Sue MacMillan, BACP
Sue MacMillan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Sue
Sue MacMillan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about changes they want to make in life or in how they relate to others. Sue listens closely and works at the pace each person needs.
She draws on an integrative background that brings together person-centred ideas, psychodynamic perspectives and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix means she adapts how sessions run to match what a person needs, rather than using one fixed method.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on understanding how past experiences shape present feelings and on practical steps to manage distress. Sue pays attention to attachment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame. She also helps with social anxiety and phobia when these get in the way of daily life.
The emphasis is on short, clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her approach is collaborative - she listens, offers reflections and suggests exercises or ways of thinking that clients can try between sessions. Conversations may include looking at patterns in relationships, testing out new responses, and practicing coping strategies for mood and worry.
Sue has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and French.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397879 | September 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 Sue works with
Everything Sue lists, in their own terms.
Online support
She also draws on psychodynamic ideas that look at how past relationships shape current feelings and patterns. These conversations help uncover habitual responses that keep causing pain or conflict, and create room for different choices.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try out small behavioural changes. This can be helpful for managing anxiety, depressive thinking and social fears through practical exercises and short experiments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to choose which methods best match their goals and preferences. That partnership means plans are adjusted over time if something is not helping.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from a convenient location. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and to try different ways of working.
Frequently asked
What issues does Sue focus on?
Sue works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She also addresses grief, self-esteem, attachment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame, plus social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred. She listens closely, explores patterns from the past and offers practical techniques to help manage mood and anxiety.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That experience shapes a practical, goal-oriented approach.
What credentials and region are listed?
Sue is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French. She is not taking international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sue?
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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