- Relationship issues
- Attachment patterns
- Mindfulness
About Claire
Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, anxiety and stress, and a wide range of life changes. Claire also supports people dealing with parenting strains, sleep problems, grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns.
Her sessions are person-focused and practical. She listens to the immediate problem, then helps people set clear, manageable goals. Claire uses familiar talking therapies alongside skills-based work so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Claire draws on approaches such as attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns and cognitive behavioural methods to break unhelpful thinking and behaviour cycles. She also uses emotionally-focused techniques when relationship feelings are strong, and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness and reduce stress.
Clients often come with issues linked to family of origin, abandonment, adoption or blended family tensions. Other areas she addresses include codependency, commitment and communication problems, body image and avoidant or dependent personality patterns. She also has experience supporting people with ADHD-related challenges and compassion fatigue.
Claire practices under Northern Ireland law and works with people across the UK and internationally. Sessions are run with respect for individual differences, and practical next steps are agreed together during the first meetings. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice recurring dynamics and practise new responses in present relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. In an online setting this often means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying behavioural experiments and using short between-session exercises to build new habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions in their close relationships. Online conversations can help partners or individuals track emotion cycles and rehearse different ways of responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as goals shift or early steps show what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make therapy easier to fit around study, shifts, commute and childcare by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. Other practical benefits include the ability to use worksheets or screen sharing during sessions and to follow up with short tasks between meetings to reinforce new skills.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Claire works with relationship and family issues, trauma and intimacy problems, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach combined with attachment-based ideas, CBT and emotionally-focused methods to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns.
How many years has she been practising?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in counselling roles across the UK.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Northern Ireland and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, Claire accepts international clients, though all client contracts are under Northern Ireland law and UK jurisdiction.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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