Counsellor profile
Gillian Macmillan, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS16-03543
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and CBT
- Communication skills
- Anger management
About Gillian
Gillian Macmillan is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and related life changes. Gillian also lists support for anger, relationship issues and sleep or eating concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She aims to make sessions a place to talk through difficult feelings and to notice what gets in the way of change. Gillian encourages practical steps alongside reflection so people can test what helps in day-to-day life.
Gillian draws on several evidence-based approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people focus on values and committed action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thought and behaviour that increase stress and anger. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to look at how relationships and early experiences shape current reactions.
When relationship strains come up, Gillian offers skills work around communication and conflict resolution. She listens for underlying causes such as jealousy, infidelity concerns or past hurt, and helps clients practice different ways of responding. She does not promise quick fixes but focuses on small, workable changes.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Gillian supports people who want clearer coping tools, steadier moods, and better ways of handling frustration and resentment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Gillian uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values even when feelings are difficult. ACT is often used for anxiety, anger and life transitions because it focuses on action rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT gives practical tools for managing stress, mood and repetitive reactions, and it works well for problems such as insomnia, low mood and anger. Attachment-Based ideas help her look at how earlier relationships influence current responses and patterns in close relationships.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Gillian will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest ways of working that match what the client wants to address. She sees the first few sessions as a time to try things and adjust the plan together.
Details about session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like ACT and CBT so they work effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
Gillian works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, anger and relationship concerns among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a conversational and practical style, combining reflection with concrete skills practice to help people test what works in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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