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Sharon Gallagher, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for trauma and anxiety
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • International client support

About Sharon Gallagher

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 works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, career matters, bipolar disorder, and other areas such as abandonment, attachment and personality-related issues, codependency, domestic violence, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

She draws on client-centered principles alongside evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor a treatment plan to each person’s individual needs. Sharon aims to approach every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting the therapeutic dialogue to what will best support progress.

Sharon holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and maintains a regular message routine, checking her online communications daily and endeavouring to reply as soon as her schedule allows, often the same day. She offers support to clients who are navigating significant life changes and takes a collaborative stance to help people move toward a more fulfilling and healthier life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sharon Gallagher have?

She has 24 years of professional experience.

Is Sharon Gallagher a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. License details: .

In which languages does Sharon Gallagher provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Gallagher located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sharon Gallagher as my therapist?

Clients can work with Sharon Gallagher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharon Gallagher work with international clients?

Yes, Sharon Gallagher works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Gallagher cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a wide range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions - online therapy is frequently a practical and effective option that can deliver similar benefits to in-person work.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or different time zones.

Licensed professionals provide online care, and clients have the ability to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy expands access and helps integrate support into daily routines while still relying on established therapeutic approaches offered by trained therapists.

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