Dr Gallagher is a member of the faculties of both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well as Adult Psychiatry; in addition to this he is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders. He treats a broad range of psychiatric conditions with interests in somatisation disorders (this includes eating disorders). Applying a varied approach to his practice he tailors ethical, holistic management to the individual and their condition. This includes working with the family and extended support network.