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Claire Gallaugher, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
15 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger management

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Claire Gallaugher offers straightforward, calm support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, low mood and major life changes. She keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person and helps them find clearer ways forward. Claire is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, bringing 15 years of experience to her work.

Claire adapts her approach to each person's needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns.

Background and approach

She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness methods are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm. Her background includes long-term practice in settings where she supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, bereavement and ongoing stress.

She also works with concerns such as parenting strain, relationship conflict, addictions and anger. Claire pays attention to family of origin issues, abandonment and adoption-related questions when these come up in conversations. Sessions are practical and conversational.

People can expect to talk through recent problems, try small experiments between meetings, and learn skills to manage sleep, anxiety or low mood. Claire explains techniques in plain language and checks in about what is helpful. Claire accepts clients from the UK and internationally.

She notes that her practice is based in Northern Ireland and that client agreements follow Northern Ireland law. If someone wants to explore therapy, Claire encourages a short initial conversation to see if she is a good fit.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Claire often uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps people who notice repeated difficulties with closeness, trust or emotional distance. She also employs cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Claire collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She will review progress and adapt techniques if something is not helping, so the plan stays relevant to what the client wants to change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone calls can work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving or moments when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, parenting or other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.
What issues does Claire help with?
Claire works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger and grief.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions combine conversational reflection with straightforward skills and small experiments to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Claire brings 15 years of professional experience and has worked with people affected by domestic violence, bereavement and complex family issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom with contracts under Northern Ireland law.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Claire accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Consultations are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Claire?
Start by using the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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