Gillian Overton, NCPS

Gillian Overton is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training and professional standing. She focuses on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and related concerns, offering a calm and non-judgmental presence as clients explore their thoughts and feelings.

Gillian creates a space where exploration and honesty are encouraged, and she works to empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. Her approach is grounded in the belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is central to healing, and she listens attentively while helping people develop practical tools to cope and grow.

Before training as a therapist, Gillian travelled extensively and lived overseas for many years, primarily in North America. Her professional background includes roles in the diplomatic service, the financial industry, and work as a special education teacher. This range of life and work experience informs her practice and complements her clinical training, allowing her to relate to diverse life situations and challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Gillian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action - this approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships, how early attachments shape current connections, and to repair relational difficulties and trust. In addition, Gillian employs Client-Centered Therapy to provide empathic, non-judgmental listening that helps clients feel understood and to foster self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gillian works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with Gillian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access a licensed professional from different locations, to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each client.