Shannon Gallagher
MACP, BA
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Licensed Counselling Therapist
English
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Background
I have worked in mental health since 2016 and have worked as a clinical therapist since 2022. What matters to me as a therapist is ensuring clients are getting what they need to see progress. I believe that anyone has the capacity for change, and with the right support and motivation, meaningful growth is always possible. I never want anyone to feel like they are alone or suffering in silence. Your goals and growth matter to me more than anything. I like to keep my sessions a space where you can be one hundred percent yourself without judgment. I encourage open communication to ensure that if something is not working, I can adjust my process right away.
Your therapeutic experience with me
I offer an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored specifically to your needs and preferences. I use mainly Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused. My approach is a collaborative, supportive environment that gives you time and space for growth at a comfortable and manageable pace. I never want my clients to feel too rushed or too much pressure, as this usually ensures sustainable changes.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Trauma
Neurodiversity (autism, ADHD) And Caregiver Support
Sex Therapy
Relationship Issues
Chronic Illness
2SLGBTQIA+
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Chronic Pain
Audhd
Divorce & Intimacy
Mood Disorders
PTSD
Couples With Trauma
Work/life Balance
Life Transitions And Identity Shifts
Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Family Conflict
Burnout
Narrative Therapy
Teen Mental Health
Couple Relationship
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Person-centered Approach
My approach is person-centered, meaning I see you as the expert in your life. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be fully yourself. I’ll walk alongside you with empathy, unconditional support, and honesty as you explore your thoughts and goals at your own pace.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps you understand and reshape emotional patterns in relationships. We’ll explore your deeper emotions and needs to build stronger bonds, improve communication, and create a secure, supportive connection with yourself or others.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy helps you explore the stories you tell about yourself and your life. Together, we’ll uncover how these narratives shape your identity—and work to rewrite ones that no longer serve you, so you can move forward with clarity, strength, and purpose.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT helps you manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and stay present in the moment. Through skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance, we work toward balance, self-acceptance, and lasting change.
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment Focused Therapy
Anti-oppressive Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Compassion Focused Approach
Trauma-informed Therapy
Integrative
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Young Adults
People Facing Chronic Illness Or Pain
Couples
2SLGBTQIA Community
Neurodivergent Clients
Cultural expertise
2SLGBTQ+
Canadian
BIPOC
Indigenous Community
First And Second Generation Immigrants
Professional credentials
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- No.10011047
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- No.20211
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Licensed Counselling Therapist
- No.22-045
College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick
Educational background
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Bachelor of Arts
Saint Thomas University, Canada
Specialized training
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP
PESI
ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certif
PESI
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
Mental Health Academy
Counselling Clients With Chronic Medical Condition
Mental Health Academy
Counselling Clients With Disabilities
Mental Health Academy
Counselling Gender Diverse Clients
Mental Health Academy
Managing Chronic Pain
Mental Health Academy
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Mental Health Academy
Climate-Informed Counselling in the 21st Century
Inkblot-Greenshield Health
Psychological First Aid
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health