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Gillian Overton, NCPS

Gillian Overton is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Gillian

Gillian Overton is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, steady support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma and abuse. Her approach aims to make it easier for someone to speak honestly about difficult feelings.

Gillian emphasises a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere so people can begin to make changes at their own pace. Before training as a counsellor she lived overseas for many years, mostly in North America.

Background and approach

She has worked in the diplomatic service, in finance, and as a special education teacher. Those experiences inform her practical, down-to-earth style in sessions and help her relate to varied life challenges. Gillian listens closely and encourages people to tell their story in their own words.

She uses a mixture of methods to help clients notice patterns, manage intense emotions, and choose actions aligned with their values. Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps rather than jargon or long lectures. People come to Gillian for help with relationships, family strain, parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career worries and coping with life changes.

She also supports those facing attachment difficulties, dissociation, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. Her practice is intended for adults seeking a thoughtful, collaborative counsellor. Her sessions are conversational but purposeful, with attention to what matters to each client.

Gillian aims to help people develop skills they can use between sessions and to build more satisfying day-to-day routines.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS21-00913	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Gillian names

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Therapeutic approaches for online healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasises personal values and small actions that move daily life closer to what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current bonds and trust; it can help people understand patterns in close relationships and feel safer connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their goals and preferences. She explains options, checks what feels useful, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so it stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and body language cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make short check-ins or ongoing support easier between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around daily life and keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Gillian help with?

Gillian works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting strain and anger. She also offers support for attachment issues, dissociation, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She aims for a warm, non-judgemental space and listens closely to each person. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps and coping skills rather than theory.

What is her professional background?

Gillian has three years of practice as a counsellor and brings prior experience from the diplomatic service, the financial sector and special education teaching. Those roles shape her practical approach to people's problems.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and Gillian is able to work with international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Gillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.