Claire Gallaugher , BACP

Claire Gallaugher is a UK credentialed therapist with more than 15 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting sessions and treatment plans to the unique needs of the individual. Claire emphasizes a collaborative working style that helps clients explore their goals and build more fulfilling lives.

Her credential, BACP, indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Claire lives in Northern Ireland and provides services from there - as a result, client contracts are governed by Northern Ireland law and UK jurisdiction. She welcomes questions about her approach and points interested people to her business website for further information about services and background.

Claire acknowledges that taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Her practice focuses on tailoring care rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, with attention to the specific circumstances and priorities each client brings.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Delivered Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape patterns of connection and trust. It helps people recognise attachment styles, heal from abandonment or adoption-related wounds, and build more secure ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the process - the therapist offers empathic listening and support while the client leads the pace of change, which can be especially helpful for those seeking acceptance and clarity about personal values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address mood difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals as needed to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with experienced therapists.