Dara Gallagher
Psychotherapist

Dara Gallagher

MBACP (Accred), BSc (Hons) Psych, PgDip CBT

Meet the Therapist

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to read what it is that I may have to offer you. As you may already know, we tend to seek out therapy at those times in our life when we are experiencing some form of distress. What that distress may look like will vary between individuals, and how people may name or label that distress will also vary considerably. What I can offer is first and foremost the opportunity to be with another human being during this time of distress. During this time, I will listen to you and together we will seek to better understand your current difficulties;  your fears and hopes, your disappointments and pain, your losses and hurts.

Professional Qualifications

Core Qualifications and Trainings

  • BSc Psychology (Hons) – Queens University
  • Pg Dip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – BCTC

Additional Relevant training & development

  • Trauma Focused CBT
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Practical Ecotherapy
  • Working with Interpreters
  • Remote Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
  • STORM training
  • CBT – E (for Eating Disorders)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Stress Control – Training for facilitators
  • MARAC Training, PPANI training, Safeguarding.
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for ADHD
  • ACT for ADHD

My Style of Therapy

Building on significant experience working in an HSC Psychological Therapies Service, professionalism and accountability remain central to my practice. So, alongside developing a shared understanding of your difficulties, we will work together with a focus on making changes that are both helpful and personally meaningful to you in the present day.

Whilst my therapeutic approach mainly falls within the realms of CBT and associated ‘Third Wave’ approaches, I cherish the fact that first and foremost you may simply be looking someone to sit down and discuss your problems with. That is fine! Let’s begin there.

Areas I Support

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Autism
Bereavement
Bullying
Carers Support
Childhood Issues
Confidence Issues
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Family Issues
Feeling Stuck
Fertility Issues
Gambling
Grief/Loss
Health Anxiety
Low Mood
Low Self-esteem
Neurodivergent
OCD
Panic Attacks
Paranoia
Perimenopause & Menopause
Perinatal Mental Health
Phobias
PTSD
Relationship Difficulties
Separation/Divorce
Sexual Abuse
Sleep Issues
Social Anxiety
Stress
Trauma
Work-related Stress

Therapy Fees

£70.00

Types of Clients

Adults

Types of Session

In-person in our Magherafelt office
Online / Video Call

Therapeutic Approach

CBT
Trauma Informed Practice
Neuro Affirming Practice

Verified Credentials

BACP Accredited Therapist
Member of ACBS
“All of the truly important battles are waged within the self.​”
Sheldon B.Kopp