Sue MacMillan, BACP

Sue MacMillan offers a calm space for people who need someone outside their family or friends to talk to. She aims to listen without judgment and help people make changes in how they live, relate or think. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, suited to those feeling stressed, anxious or low.

Sue has three years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses that background to guide conversations and chooses therapeutic ideas that fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, practical steps forward.

Sue works with worries about stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, attachment concerns, strong control issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety or phobia. She aims to help people find clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.

In sessions she listens carefully and offers ways to try out different thoughts and behaviours. Some meetings look at patterns from the past, while others focus on making changes in day-to-day life. The pace and focus are set together, so people can raise what matters most to them.

Sue speaks English and French and sees people in the United Kingdom. Her practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and scheduling follows therapist availability.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Sue works from a small number of evidence-based counselling ideas that people commonly find helpful. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and supporting a person's own capacity to find answers, which helps when someone feels stuck or unsure of what they want.

Cognitive approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. They help with anxiety, low mood and social fears by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new actions in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sue will discuss different ways of working and decide together which fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer to type and who want flexible contact between scheduled meetings. These options aim to make counselling easier to fit into busy lives.