About Me
My name is Kevin Gallagher and I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic (Psychodynamic) Counsellor. I have a diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am fully registered with the BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - registration number 410848. I have come to the counselling profession with many years of life experience, both in the UK and South East Asia and come with a passion for understanding how all of us function as human beings. On our life journey we will all encounter some obstacles along the way but I fully believe that we all have the power within to heal ourselves but perhaps need some guidance, compassion and empathy along the way to get us on our way again.
​To open up to another and talk about our emotional distress is often very difficult, but I know that it is only in sharing of what we are going through with another empathetic human being are we able to work through and resolve the distress, whether it be anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, sexuality, dealing with loss, bereavement, guilt, shame etc. Telling our story to someone who really listens deeply can be life changing.
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As a Pychotherapeutic Counsellor I am committed to working with you to help you look honestly and courageously at what is going on in your life. I offer a sincere and honest way of searching for the underlying reasons behind the presenting issues. It is my belief that we respond to the past, not to the present, and my way of working will help to locate what may have happened in the past that is creating the present issues in your life. Evidence has proven that the results of psychotherapeutic counselling are more pronounced and longer lasting. Although online counselling is presently popular, I still believe in the power of face-to-face working so I only work in a home office in the PO16 area and also in an office in Chichester. In both locations, confidentiality is assured. You will never be pressured to share things about yoursef which you do not wish to share.
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In trying to ensure that counselling can reach out to as many as possible I also volunteer for several counselling charities in Hampshire and West Sussex as well as involvement in homeless and refugee projects. Having lived in Taiwan for many years I am also able to offer counselling in Mandarin Chinese (國語-普通話) and have a good understanding of different cultures and cross-cultural challenges.
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My fee for each 50 minute session is 45 pounds, however for those on lower incomes or benefits, we can discuss lower rates. If you would like to explore more about counselling, please feel free to get in touch for a free initial conversation to find out more.
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