Gillian McGowan, NCPS
Gillian McGowan is a counsellor who helps people facing low mood and relationship struggles.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Relationship
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About Gillian
Gillian McGowan is a counsellor who helps people facing low mood and relationship struggles. She focuses on building self-belief and understanding how early life messages shape current thoughts and behaviours. Her style is warm, open and non-judgemental, so people can speak honestly and feel heard.
Gillian has worked in mental health for over 20 years and has eight years' experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. She sees individuals only and does not offer couples work.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to explore family dynamics, communication problems, attachment patterns and the stories people tell about themselves. Common topics Gillian supports include depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma. She also helps with parenting strain, blended family issues, codependency and the aftermath of separation or infidelity.
Conversations often cover guilt, shame, self-esteem and finding renewed life purpose. Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following each person's pace. Clients can expect a calm space to reflect, try new ways of relating and make practical changes that fit their lives.
Gillian works with people across the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS15-02705 | November 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gillian lists
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Online support
Because Gillian works from a person-centred stance, finding the most helpful way to work is part of the process. She collaborates with clients to decide whether sessions should focus on exploring childhood messages, current relationships or coping strategies for life changes. Together they set goals and adapt session style to match what the client needs and prefers.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging works for brief written reflections between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the therapeutic relationship active.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Gillian commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma, along with relationship and family issues.
What is Gillian's therapeutic style?
Her work follows Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening, empathy and working at each person's pace.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has over 20 years in mental health and eight years practising as a counsellor and clinical supervisor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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