Counselling Services
Whether you’re struggling with mental health, battling addiction, dealing with anxiety or depression, or simply need someone to talk to, confidential counselling support is available through your PFA NI membership.
We are proud to work with two experienced and compassionate counsellors, Steven Millar and Melissa McAllister, who can provide guidance, support, and professional care tailored to your needs.
✅ Up to 10 fully funded counselling sessions
✅ Covering issues such as:
Mental wellbeing
Anxiety, stress, and depression
Life after football
Relationship and family issues
All sessions are completely confidential and easily accessible to both current and former players.
If you feel you could benefit from speaking with someone, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact us at: info@pfani.com or speak directly to a PFA NI representative in confidence.
You can also reach out confidentially to one of our counsellors without contacting us.
You are not alone — help is here.
Melissa McAllister Therapy
Melissa McAllister
Integrative Therapist
BACP
T: 07432 685170
E: melissamcallistertherapy@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/melissa.mcallister.therapy
Melissa is currently working 1-1 with players. The therapy sessions are based on integrative therapy techniques.
This a flexible, holistic approach to mental health that combines elements from different therapeutic traditions to meet each client’s unique needs. Rather than following a single school of thought, integrative therapists draw from a variety of methods—such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches, and mindfulness-based practices—to create a personalised treatment plan
Excited to announce that I have partnered with the PFA Northern Ireland to offer a new counselling service aimed at supporting their members through life’s various challenges. This service will be provided to their members free of charge and is fully subsidised by the PFA, as part of their continued commitment to their members well-being.
This is a completely confidential service. Appointments can be made directly with Melissa.
Please quote PFA NI to assure sessions are not charged to you.
Steven Millar Life Coaching
Our other identified counsellor is Steven Millar. Steven is an experienced counsellor specialising in Mental Health Disorders, such as BPD, Suicide, Self-harm. Mindset, Mental & Emotional focus, also, professional and lived experiences.
Steven is currently working with a number of our players and we have received great feedback. Again, you can reach out to Steven confidentially or you can contact ourselves to be referred.
Please quote PFA NI for free counselling.
https://www.instagram.com/stevenmillar_lifecoachingltd
07427 444640
E: stevenmillarlifecoaching.co.uk
I’m delighted to partner with The PFA Northern Ireland. I am a certified Mental Health Life coach and have over 20 years lived experience of mental health challenges. I am here to help players take back their power
Alongside our specialist counsellors The PFA NI continue to work with Sports Chaplaincy who are a ongoing presence around club changing rooms and provide great support to us as an organisation.
You can also contact the following numbers for immediate support.
• Inspire (Wellbeing Support)
📞0808 800 0016
• Lifeline (Crisis Support)
📞0808 808 8000
• Samaritans (Listening Ear)
📞116 123 (national line) or 028 9066 4422 (Belfast)
Some other useful links
FIFPRO – Everything you should know
FIFPRO – Player story – Adriana Jones
