- Seven years' experience
- NCPS credential
- Supports parents
About Gillian
Gillian Macmillan is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She uses a calm, non-judgemental style to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. Gillian emphasises practical steps and steady support so clients can try small changes and notice different results.
Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, along with grief, addictions and motivation. She also helps people who are struggling with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, parenting stresses and the emotional fallout of life changes. Additional areas she addresses include postpartum depression, process addiction and self-harm.
Gillian draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to shape each session. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful actions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also brings client-centred listening to build trust and allow people to feel heard.
Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life problems. Gillian will work with clients to identify practical strategies and small experiments to try between meetings. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted if something is not working.
Gillian holds the NCPS credential and offers counselling in English. She accepts international clients and aims to make the process straightforward for people juggling busy lives.
Therapeutic approaches and remote support
Gillian commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that come up again and again. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress is made. This is a collaborative process and plans can change if a different way of working would suit better.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity when life gets hectic, while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Gillian help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus grief, addictions and motivation. Relationship stresses, parenting strain and intimacy issues are also listed areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions conversational and non-judgemental, focusing on practical steps and small experiments. The aim is to try manageable changes and review what helps.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does charging work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.