Gillian Macmillan, NCPS
Gillian Macmillan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience.
About Gillian
Gillian Macmillan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and a range of other life challenges. Gillian aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive.
Gillian keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. She invites people to talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Conversations look at what matters most to the client and practical steps that fit their life.
Background and approach
Her work covers issues such as addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and difficulty sleeping. She also supports people wrestling with relationship tensions, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. Additional areas include postpartum depression, process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise, self-harm, infidelity and jealousy.
Gillian draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. Methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. She uses these to help clients identify patterns, manage strong emotions, and build skills for everyday life.
Sessions concentrate on clear goals and practical strategies. Gillian works collaboratively to develop coping tools, communication techniques and steps to move forward. The overall aim is to help people find more stability and clearer direction in daily life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS16-03543 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Gillian works with
Everything Gillian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
Approaches Gillian lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach usually happens together. Gillian will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she adapts methods so sessions match needs rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit around everyday life. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep appointments around work, childcare and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Gillian help with?
Gillian supports people with stress, anxiety and depression along with addictions and grief. She also helps with self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship tensions and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She creates a non-judgemental space and focuses on practical steps that fit a person's everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counselling roles. That experience includes supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Gillian holds NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
She meets clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from longer video sessions to quick text check-ins.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed via a subscription. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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