Claire Gallaugher, BACP

How Claire's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work helps people see how early relationships shape current patterns. It focuses on emotions and connection to address trust and closeness problems, which can be useful for relationship pain and attachment concerns.

Client-centred therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental listening stance. The therapist follows the client's pace and priorities, which suits people who need a steady, accepting space to talk through worries like grief or stress.

Cognitive behavioural techniques bring concrete steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. These are helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and practical coping strategies, and they often include simple exercises to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Claire treats that as a collaborative process. She will discuss what feels most useful, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on a client's goals and preferences so the work fits the person rather than the other way round.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging suits ongoing reflections or quick updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and busy days while still using the same therapeutic methods clinicians use in person.