Integrated Counsellor Joanne Gallagher (my pronouns are She/Her)

I am an accredited integrated counsellor and a member of the BACP with extensive experience in delivering therapy to people from the age of seventeen.

Having worked with a variety of mental health difficulties, I have skilfully integrated interventions, as appropriate, to meet the complex and individual needs of those seeking support. Alongside addressing these challenges, I believe that our relationship with ourselves is crucial to consider when we are exploring and working with emotional turmoil and distress. I have a particular interest in shame and self-criticism and developing a compassionate self. Drawing on my professional training and diverse life experiences, I create an authentic and supportive environment where you are met right where you are, in a space where you can explore and speak freely without fear of judgment or prejudice.

Areas of speciality include:

• Low self-esteem
• Low mood
• Anxiety
• OCD
• PTSD
• Social anxiety
• Generalised anxiety disorders
• Specific phobias

My approach may include elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices, and experiential techniques, all grounded in a humanistic framework. Together we can explore and understand the issues you are facing, uncover insights, identify triggers and find the right technique or coping strategies for you to achieve your goals.