ABOUT DONNA McMILLAN

​Welcome! My name is Donna McMillan, I am a Relationship Counsellor and have been practising since 2016. I have broad experience locally and internationally, having lived overseas as an expatriate. I have a passion for helping people navigate the relationship they have with themselves and the people around them. I am also culturally sensitive and have a deep understanding on the role of culture for both individuals and couples.

  MY QUALIFICATIONS

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I hold a Bachelor's Degree of Science (Psychology) and Masters of Counselling from the University of Canberra. I am also registered with PACFA (Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation Australia) as a Clinical Registrant (25183). 

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My training also includes:

Level 3 Gottman method 

Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma

Gottman Couples and Addiction

Gottman Intimate Partner Aggression

Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) Externship and Diversity 

Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) Core Skills A and Core Skills B

ADHD and Couples Therapy with Ari Tuckman

Autism in Couple Relationships with Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

Transforming Differences in Sexual Desire with Martha Kauppi

Advanced Clinical Training in Desire Differences with Martha Kauppi

Working with Sexual Shame with Martha Kauppi

Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training with Tammy Nelson

Trauma, Attachment and Neuroscience with Bessel van der Kolk

Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)

Circle of Security (COS)

Mindfulness

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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I use an integrative approach to counselling and this allows me to create sessions that are tailored specifically to your needs.

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE

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I am a mother of 3 and a stepmother of 4. I understand what it's like to navigate the challenges of family life, and the different dynamics each relationship can bring. It is through my own life experiences, my love of learning about relationships, and how the brain works, that allows me to have deep empathy and understanding of my clients. My participation in ongoing professional development and my own therapy, means I can show up for my clients in the best way possible. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients on a part of their journey, and to witness the growth that can happen in therapy.