- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Gillian
Gillian Macmillan NCPS draws on seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Gillian encourages straightforward conversations and helps people take manageable steps toward feeling better.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult topics like grief, addiction and trauma. Sessions aim to identify what matters to each person and to build small, sustainable changes.
Background and approach
Gillian uses clear language and practical techniques rather than jargon. Her work includes support for intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. She also addresses specific areas such as postpartum depression, infidelity, jealousy and process addictions like gambling or problematic porn use.
When needed, she helps people manage self-harm thoughts with careful planning and coping strategies. Gillian combines several psychological approaches to match the person in front of her. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred ways of working to shape sessions.
That mix helps with symptom relief, values-based direction and improved emotional awareness. Sessions can include practical exercises, reflective discussion and skills for everyday life. The aim is to leave each person with tools they can use between meetings.
Gillian supports people to clarify goals and to build routines that make progress more likely.
What Gillian works with
Everything Gillian lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gillian helps people with.
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take small actions in that direction. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and to build a life that matches personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering tools to change unhelpful patterns and to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy is based on warm, non-judgemental listening and supports people to find their own solutions through reflective conversation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to each person's goals and preferences. That collaboration means the plan can change over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for in-depth discussion and exercises, while phone calls suit people who need lower bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework prompts and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work and everyday life.
Questions people ask about Gillian
What concerns can Gillian help with?
Gillian supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also works with addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns and related areas.
How would she approach therapy?
The approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions combine talking, simple exercises and skills training to help people manage feelings and make steady changes.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional work experience and uses an integrative style drawing on several psychological methods to match client needs.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Gillian practices in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their day.
How is cost handled 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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