Claire Gallaugher, BACP

15 years in practice

Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience.

License and registration

BACP: 378131 · expires May 2026
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Claire

Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, grief and difficulties with self‑esteem. Claire offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She adapts sessions to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script. That means practical conversation about what is not working now, and trying new ways of communicating or coping between sessions.

Background and approach

Claire uses approaches that focus on emotions and attachments, along with tools aimed at changing worried thinking and building steady routines. Her work often centres on how early attachments and family patterns still shape todays relationships. She helps people untangle issues such as abandonment, blended family challenges, body image worries and parenting stress.

Claire also supports those coping with anger, addiction, sleep problems and major life changes. Claire is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and practices under Northern Ireland law. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people in the UK and internationally.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed over time. Practical matters are discussed openly, including which session format suits someone best and how therapy will fit around daily life. If someone wants to start, Claire guides them through the initial steps and the typical way she matches people to her practice.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Claire names

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Online support

How different approaches work online

Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings in the moment and on how people connect with others. Online sessions using EFT look at emotional reactions and patterns that keep someone stuck and aim to build new ways of responding in relationships.

Attachment‑Based Therapy pays attention to early bonds and how they affect current relationships. In remote sessions the counsellor and client talk through recurring patterns and practised responses, helping someone notice old habits and try healthier ways of relating.

Client‑Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre and relies on listening without judgement. This approach supports people who need space to make sense of feelings, set their own goals and find their own solutions while being heard.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claire will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about emphasis are made together so the plan feels relevant and realistic.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as fewer travel needs and easier scheduling around work or family. Video calls let people use visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text‑based messaging suit quick check‑ins or days when typing feels easier. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What difficulties does Claire help with?

She helps people with relationship strain, family issues, trauma and intimacy concerns. She also supports anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, sleep problems and self‑esteem worries.

What is Claire's approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and collaborative. She draws on Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, attachment ideas and cognitive approaches to talk about feelings and change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Claire has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and region apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom; her practice operates under Northern Ireland law.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

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