Gail Gallagher

I grew up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and moved to Scotland to study when I was 18. I have a Bsc Hons degree in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I have worked in the fields of Child Protection and Family Support, Fostering and Adoption and Adolescent Mental Health.

We moved to Dubai in 2015 and I discovered my passion for school counselling when I started working at an International School.

I joined DBS in 2018 as Whole School Counsellor and I also co-ordinate the Peer Mentor Leadership Scheme for Year 12/13 students.

I am married and have two gorgeous sons who make me laugh and keep me on my toes every day.

Best Moment In Teaching:

I am not a teacher obviously. I would say if I have to complete this that my best moment as a school counsellor is seeing students overcome difficulties and challenges in their lives and being able to contribute to that process.