Gillian McGowan , NCPS

Gillian McGowan is a counsellor and clinical supervisor who has worked in mental health for over 20 years, with the last 8 years devoted to counselling and clinical supervision. She holds the NCPS credential, which denotes a recognised counselling qualification and commitment to professional standards. Gillian specialises in supporting people who want to strengthen self-belief and to reframe life narratives that often originate in childhood, exploring how early caregiver messages continue to shape present choices and relationships.

Her practice places a strong emphasis on relationship and family dynamics, including divorce, affairs, communication difficulties, attachment styles, blended family challenges and break ups. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self esteem and depression, as well as the many practical and emotional adjustments that come with life changes.

Gillian works with individuals only and does not offer couples therapy. She brings a warm, open, flexible and relaxed presence, offering a non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult topics at their own pace. Her aim is to create an accepting environment to help clients better understand their patterns and move toward healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Client-Centered Therapy and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental environment where the client is at the heart of the work. In this approach the therapist offers empathy, active listening and unconditional positive regard, helping individuals explore their feelings, uncover personal values and build self-understanding. It is especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship patterns, grief and adapting to life changes.

Gillian uses client-centered principles to collaborate with each person in tailoring the therapeutic process to their needs. She works together with clients to identify goals, try different ways of working and adjust the approach as progress unfolds, so the path forward feels like a joint decision rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place over video calls, by phone, through live chat or via text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reach a therapist from home or while travelling, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to suit different preferences and needs, supporting meaningful therapeutic work in a range of online modalities.