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Claire Gallaugher, BACP

Compassionate counsellor combining body and talk approaches

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About Claire

Claire Gallaugher is a counsellor with 15 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, practical support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and major life changes. Claire listens without judgement and helps clients find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

Her approach blends body-focused work and talking therapies. She uses somatic ideas to help people notice how stress and emotions show up in the body.

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Background and approach

She also draws on attachment-based and client-centred methods to build a safe space for exploring difficult feelings. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs. Claire uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and make small, practical changes.

Emotionally-focused ideas are also used to deepen understanding of close relationships and patterns that cause pain. Claire has particular experience with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, addictions, sleep problems and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, adoption and attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems.

People are encouraged to set the pace. Claire explains options and works collaboratively on goals. She notes that contracts are arranged under Northern Ireland law, reflecting her base in Northern Ireland.

How Claire's approaches translate to online therapy

Claire uses somatic-informed techniques to help people notice how stress and emotion appear in the body, often pairing gentle body awareness with conversation to reduce tension and increase present-moment noticing. Attachment-based work focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships, helping clients see how early connections shape current reactions and relational needs. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering non-judgemental listening and support while clients set the pace and priorities.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Claire will talk through options and help decide what feels most useful based on your goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as you progress so the focus stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Remote formats can fit around busy schedules, reduce travel, and let people keep continuity of care when life gets busy or when geography makes meeting in person difficult. Many clients find that combining short messages with periodic video or phone sessions keeps momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Claire help with?
Claire supports people with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and sleep problems, among other concerns.
How would she work with me in therapy?
She blends somatic-informed work with client-centred listening and structured techniques from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches to help you notice patterns and develop coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are Claire's credentials and where is she based?
Claire is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and she is based in Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Languages
English