Claire Gallaugher, BACP

Claire Gallaugher is a UK-credentialed therapist with over 15 years of professional experience, offering focused support for relationship difficulties, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She works with clients in a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner, tailoring each session and treatment plan to the individual needs of the person in front of her. Claire emphasises a collaborative approach, helping people explore their goals and build practical, sustainable changes that feel meaningful in daily life.

Clients are encouraged to take the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and Claire provides steady support throughout that process. She welcomes questions and makes additional information available via her business website for those who want to learn more about her practice and services. Claire holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - which reflects her professional training and commitments.

As Claire lives in Northern Ireland, her client contracts are governed by Northern Ireland law. Her business is based in Northern Ireland and, as such, agreements are made under Northern Ireland law and UK jurisdiction.

Approaches for connection and change in online therapy

Claire draws on several established approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people address issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, intimacy struggles, and relationship repair. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a non-directive, empathetic stance where the therapist provides acceptance and understanding so clients can explore their own values, build self-esteem, and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, supporting work on anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and addictive patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This shared process ensures therapy is tailored and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and continuity of care while still allowing meaningful, focused work with a registered professional and therapist.