Claire Gallaugher, BACP

Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor with 15 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with relationships, family tensions, trauma and intimacy concerns. Claire uses a respectful and compassionate style and aims to make early sessions feel straightforward and manageable.

Claire adapts each session to the person in front of her. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations cover thoughts, everyday habits, communication patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions.

Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early bonds influence later relationships. Claire also uses client-centred methods that focus on the person’s own goals, and cognitive behavioural techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness approaches and emotionally-focused work are used when they fit the client’s needs.

Claire has supported people with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, addictions and sleep problems. She also helps with parenting strain, career worries, self-esteem issues and challenges linked to family of origin, adoption and attachment questions. She is experienced in matters such as codependency, communication problems and separation.

Sessions are delivered within the legal framework that applies to her practice in Northern Ireland. If you have questions about how she works or about arranging sessions, Claire asks that you get in touch to discuss your particular situation before you book.

How Claire’s approaches translate to online therapy

Claire draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people understand patterns and try different ways of relating. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps with intimacy, trust and communication. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to improve mood and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claire will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. She aims for a collaborative process where the client and counsellor agree on goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day, avoiding travel time and making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you want to meet online, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Claire asks clients to discuss practical needs and scheduling when they first make contact so sessions can fit into everyday life.