Sharon Gallagher, BACP

Sharon Gallagher is a UK-licensed therapist with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. She brings a compassionate, respectful approach to each therapeutic relationship and adapts conversations and treatment plans to suit each person’s individual circumstances and goals. Sharon holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, parenting and intimacy-related issues, sleep disturbances, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and mood conditions such as bipolar. Sharon also works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, and the emotional impacts of serious illness or loss. She emphasizes sensitivity and practical support while helping clients navigate life transitions and rebuild coping skills.

Beginning therapy is often a courageous step, and Sharon aims to be a steady presence throughout that process. She checks messages regularly and, depending on her schedule, endeavours to respond promptly, often on the same day, to keep momentum moving toward better functioning and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sharon integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience from their perspective, offering empathy and acceptance to foster self-awareness and emotional growth; it can be helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and processing grief. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and relieve symptoms of depression by teaching skills to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns.

She may also incorporate hypnotherapy when appropriate; this approach uses relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, sleep, and anxiety management in collaboration with traditional talking therapies. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - Sharon works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care while working toward meaningful change.