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Gillian Macmillan

Gillian Macmillan

NCPS

United Kingdom

Practical, supportive counselling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS16-03543
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Motivational support
    • Relationship skills
    • Stress and anxiety

    About Gillian

    Gillian Macmillan is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She aims to make the first steps towards change feel less daunting and offers steady support as people work towards a more satisfying life. Gillian holds NCPS as a credential and uses that background to guide her practice.

    She focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people who are coping with addictions, grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges around intimacy and relationships. Additional areas she works with include ADHD, compassion fatigue, anger, career change and self-harm concerns.

    Gillian creates an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. She aims to build rapport and trust so people feel able to talk about sensitive issues. Her style is collaborative and practical, helping people try new ways of responding rather than just talking about problems.

    She uses a range of approaches to suit different needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. These are combined to fit each person’s goals and pace.

    Gillian supports people through difficult life changes, relationship strain, and challenges to motivation and wellbeing. She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to take the next step when they are ready.

  2. How therapeutic approaches work online

    Gillian often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find inner reasons for change and to build confidence for next steps. This method focuses on listening and guiding people towards their own goals rather than pushing advice.

    She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. Attachment-Based ideas are used to look at how early relationship patterns can influence current connections and emotional responses.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gillian works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She will talk through options and adapt techniques over time as progress is made.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to keep continuity during times of change. It can allow shorter check-ins, sessions around work breaks, or avoiding travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this counsellor.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    InfidelityJealousyPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harm

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    United Kingdom

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

    Gillian helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation. She also works with addictions, grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues and related concerns listed in her profile.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and non-judgemental. She aims to build rapport and use practical strategies so people can try different responses to problems.

    What experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

    Which credentials and region apply to this counsellor?

    Gillian holds NCPS as a credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

    Do sessions take place in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this counsellor?

    Yes, she accepts international clients according to the information provided.

    How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

    Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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