Gillian McGowan, NCPS

Gillian McGowan brings a long history in mental health to her work, with more than 20 years in the field and the last 8 spent as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. She focuses on helping individuals explore patterns of self-belief that often originate in childhood, and on examining the messages people may have received from caregivers that shape how they live today.

Her practice also concentrates on relationship and family dynamics, including divorce, affairs, marriage difficulties, conflict within family or friendship groups, break ups, communication challenges, and attachment styles. Gillian works exclusively with individuals and does not offer couples therapy. She describes her manner as warm, open, flexible and relaxed, and aims to provide a completely non-judgemental space where clients can bring whatever they wish to explore.

Gillian holds the NCPS credential, a professional registration indicating her standing as a practising counsellor. She offers a supportive environment suited to exploring past influences, resolving relationship concerns, and building clearer self-understanding.

Client-Centered Practice and Flexible Online Support

Gillian primarily works from a client-centered approach, which focuses on listening closely to each person’s experience, reflecting their concerns back with empathy, and helping clients find their own solutions. This approach is well suited to issues like self-belief, attachment patterns, and relationship difficulties because it emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and building self-awareness.

Alongside her client-centered work, Gillian offers a supportive, non-judgemental style that creates space for exploring painful memories, family dynamics, and life changes. That calm, accepting stance helps people process grief, trauma, and stresses around parenting or blended family challenges while developing clearer communication and self-compassion.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gillian collaborates with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy with Gillian is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules. These remote options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and engage in therapy from wherever is most comfortable for the client.