Claire Gallaugher, BACP
UK therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and family therapy
- Trauma and intimacy support
- 15 years experience
About Claire Gallaugher
Claire Gallaugher is a UK-credentialed therapist with more than 15 years of professional experience, offering compassionate, client-focused support across a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional training and adherence to a recognized set of practice standards.
Her work has encompassed relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, alongside issues such as anger, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control and dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin matters.
Claire approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting sessions and treatment plans to fit individual needs and circumstances. She encourages people to view the first step toward change as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Interested individuals can find further information on her business website.
Claire is based in Northern Ireland; her practice operates under Northern Ireland law and UK jurisdiction. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Her work has encompassed relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, alongside issues such as anger, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control and dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin matters.
Claire approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting sessions and treatment plans to fit individual needs and circumstances. She encourages people to view the first step toward change as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Interested individuals can find further information on her business website.
Claire is based in Northern Ireland; her practice operates under Northern Ireland law and UK jurisdiction. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Gallaugher have?
Claire Gallaugher has 15 years of professional experience.
Is Claire Gallaugher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No further licensing details are provided.
In which languages does Claire Gallaugher provide therapy?
Claire Gallaugher provides therapy in English.
Where is Claire Gallaugher located?
She is located in the United Kingdom and is based in Northern Ireland.
How can I work with Claire Gallaugher as my therapist?
You can work with Claire Gallaugher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Gallaugher work with international clients?
Yes, Claire Gallaugher works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Gallaugher cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Claire integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice to address a wide range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships to help people understand and change how they connect with others, making it useful for attachment issues, abandonment, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening, creating space for clients to guide the pace and focus of their work while building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable as work proceeds with licensed professionals and therapists.