Start with what brings you
You do not need a clear explanation or a fixed goal. We begin with your experience and take the work at a manageable pace.
MacmillanPsychotherapyPsychotherapy in Dublin & online
Time to think,
understand and
work things through.
Confidential psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in Dublin and online. A considered, down-to-earth approach shaped around the person and what brings them to therapy.
The kingfisher represents hope, healing and self-discovery.
Its patient watch over the water reflects the therapeutic journey: looking beneath the surface, finding greater clarity and moving forward with purpose.
01 The work
Therapy offers time to consider what is happening, understand familiar patterns and work towards changes that feel realistic and worthwhile.
An approach shaped around you
My integrative approach draws on humanistic, relational and depth perspectives. It is responsive to the individual rather than based on a formula.
Understanding and change
Recognising patterns and understanding how they developed can make different choices and ways of relating possible.
About
Nigel Macmillan
I am an IACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents aged 12–17. My approach is humanistic and relational, with an emphasis on careful listening, respect and making sense of experience together.
Therapy is a collaborative process. I aim to offer a thoughtful, confidential setting where difficult experiences can be spoken about honestly and considered at a manageable pace.
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Adolescent counselling · Ages 12–17
A steady place for young people to be heard.
Adolescence can bring pressure, uncertainty and feelings that are difficult to put into words. Counselling offers a respectful space where a young person can explore what is happening at their own pace, without judgement.
Parent or guardian makes contact
The first enquiry is made by a parent or guardian so that the young person's needs and the practical arrangements can be considered carefully.
Initial parent consultation
The process begins with a consultation for the parent or guardian before individual counselling sessions are arranged.
Privacy with clear boundaries
The young person's privacy is respected. Confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and parent involvement are explained clearly at the outset.
Reasons for coming to therapy
People come to therapy for many reasons.
You may recognise one or more of these experiences. The list is not a diagnosis and you do not need to fit a particular category.
02 Practical details
Practical information.
In person
Appointments are available in central Dublin and Drumcondra.
Online
Secure online sessions are available for adults and adolescents based in Ireland.
Session fee
€80 for a 50-minute session.
Payment
Pay for an arranged session
Please use this payment link only after an appointment has been agreed.
03 Common questions
The first meeting is a chance to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no pressure to arrive with a perfectly clear explanation.
There is no single timeframe. Some people come with a focused issue and work for a shorter period; others value a longer, more open-ended process. We can review what is useful as the work develops.
Yes. Sessions are available in person in Dublin and online. We can discuss which setting feels most suitable and practical for you.
For young people aged 12–17, a parent or guardian makes the first contact. The process begins with a parent consultation before counselling sessions with the young person are arranged.
Confidentiality is central to therapy. Its scope and the important limits to confidentiality are explained clearly at the beginning, so you can make an informed choice.
Contact
Enquiries and appointments.
If you would like to ask a question, check availability or arrange an initial appointment, you are welcome to email me.
Email Nigel If you need urgent support, please contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis service. This inbox is not monitored continuously.