- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Deborah
Deborah Gallagher is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has ten years' experience and works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem and trauma and abuse.
She began counselling in 2014 and has supported people with motivation, confidence and the effects of domestic abuse through charity volunteering. Deborah aims to understand each person's story and notices the strengths people bring to difficult situations.
Her practice draws on multiple approaches so conversations can focus on what helps most. Sessions can look at current stresses and habits or open up how past experiences influence present feeling and behaviour. She uses straightforward tools from client-focused ways of working and cognitive behavioural ideas alongside psychodynamic thinking when useful.
In a session she encourages small, practical changes alongside longer discussions about patterns and relationships. That might mean trying different ways to think about a worry, working on how to respond in stressful moments, or exploring earlier events that still affect choices today.
Deborah works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session through the online options button. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood and can work out their own answers; it helps when someone wants support to talk things through and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses simple, practical techniques to test different ways of responding to worry or low mood; it is often useful for anxiety and sleeping problems. Psychodynamic work pays attention to patterns that come from earlier experiences and how they affect current relationships and reactions.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss options with each person and try different ways until they find what fits best. The choice depends on the person's goals, what feels doable in sessions, and how they prefer to work, so it is a collaborative process.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and make it possible to connect from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises and conversations so that practical techniques and reflective work translate well to remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction and a wide range of related concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counselling since 2014, giving her ten years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of issues.
What credentials and country is she based in?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.