Claire Gallaugher

Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor with over 15 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, respectful support for people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, addiction and major life changes. Claire aims to make the first step easier by listening and responding to what matters most to each person.

She draws on several practical approaches to tailor sessions to individual needs. Claire uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present patterns. She applies cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Emotionally-focused and client-centred methods are used to deepen emotional understanding and strengthen connections people value.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. Claire helps people name the issues, try small changes between meetings, and review what works. She pays particular attention to trauma, intimacy concerns, family-origin problems, compassion fatigue and grief, while also addressing sleep, parenting and career worries.

Claire is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works under Northern Ireland law. She offers support in English and is able to work with international clients when arrangements suit both parties.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Claire aims to create a space where people can talk, reflect and take steps toward a more manageable life.

How Claire’s approaches translate to online counselling

Claire works with attachment-based methods to look at how early relationships influence present patterns. This approach helps when people want to understand trust, closeness and repeating behaviours in their relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes in everyday routines to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. Over a few sessions she reviews what helps and adapts the plan so it fits the person's life and aims.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking, as specific options are set by the therapist. Online work can make appointments easier to fit around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to have meetings without travel. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping continuity while managing work, family or mobility constraints.