Sharon Gallagher , BACP

Sharon Gallagher is a UK-based therapist with 24 years of professional experience, registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and a range of life changes. Sharon approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances.

Her practice emphasizes an attentive, tailored process that recognizes the courage it takes to seek greater well-being. Sharon supports clients through difficult transitions and complex emotional challenges by combining practical strategies with empathetic listening, helping clients explore options and build coping skills that fit their lives.

Sharon engages with clients through regular online availability and aims to respond promptly to messages as her schedule allows, often on the same day. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and focuses on creating a therapeutic plan that is specific to each client’s goals and situation.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work; this approach helps people who need empathetic listening and personalized pacing while exploring emotional challenges and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. CBT offers clear tools and exercises that clients can apply between sessions to see gradual change.

Hypnotherapy is another option Sharon may incorporate for clients who respond well to guided relaxation and focused suggestion, often used to address sleep issues, stress reduction, and deeply held habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon works with each person to consider goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to suit individual needs and responses.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists to support personal progress.