Gillian Macmillan, NCPS

7 years in practice

Gillian Macmillan combines seven years of professional experience with a straightforward, compassionate approach.

License and registration

NCPS: NCS16-03543 · expires July 2026
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Gillian

Gillian Macmillan combines seven years of professional experience with a straightforward, compassionate approach. She aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. Sessions focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day life and build greater confidence.

Gillian creates a calm space where people can say what they think and feel without fear of judgement. She listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

Conversations are direct but warm, and the pace is set to suit each person. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety and low mood, alongside addictions, grief and self-harm. She also supports people dealing with relationship strains, intimacy issues and parenting stresses.

Additional areas of focus include postpartum depression, infidelity, jealousy and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours. Gillian draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She uses methods that help with thoughts and behaviours, attachment patterns, acceptance and personal values, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.

The aim is to find practical steps that fit everyday life. Sessions are available to people in the United Kingdom and beyond, and are conducted in English. Gillian holds NCPS as a listed credential.

She works with clients to set clear goals and supports them as they build skills for lasting change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gillian lists on their public professional profile, 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 names

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Online support

Using practical approaches online

Hypnotherapy can offer guided relaxation and focused attention to help people change unhelpful habits and manage strong emotions. It is used alongside talk-based work to support shifts in behaviour and motivation.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and when someone wants clearer direction in life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating affect current relationships. It can help people understand trust, closeness and communication issues in their intimate connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and preferences, adapting as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps ensure the plan feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations, phone can use less bandwidth and be easier to join, while chat or messaging suits short check-ins and ongoing coaching. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family or travel commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Gillian works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stresses, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, ADHD and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She keeps conversations direct and warm, concentrating on practical steps people can take day to day. The approach mixes listening with behavioural and acceptance-based techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns.

What is her professional background?

Gillian has seven years of professional experience working with individuals facing emotional and behavioural challenges. Her work includes support for process addictions, postpartum depression and self-harm alongside general mental health concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as a credential. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides sessions to people located outside the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English for all clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or longer conversational work.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the matched therapist and the chosen plan.

How do I begin working with her?

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