Sharon Gallagher , BACP

Sharon Gallagher is a United Kingdom licensed therapist with 24 years of professional experience, registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Over her career she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, drawing on a breadth of clinical approaches to meet diverse needs.

She practices with a focus on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person’s unique circumstances. Sharon aims to create a collaborative atmosphere in which clients can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and work toward greater well-being. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and she makes supporting that process a central part of her work. Sharon checks messages regularly and, depending on her schedule, strives to reply as soon as possible, frequently responding the same day.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Sharon Gallagher draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach helps people who need support exploring emotions, rebuilding self-esteem, or navigating relationship and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Hypnotherapy offers guided relaxation and focused attention to support patterns of change and can be useful alongside other approaches for issues such as stress regulation and habit-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending methods or adjusting focus as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and allows people to engage from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats for support, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.