- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Gillian
Gillian Overton is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns. She also lists young adult issues among her focused areas.
Gillian helps people talk through current problems and practical challenges. She listens without judgment and aims to make sessions straightforward and understandable. Her background includes time living overseas, work in the diplomatic service and the financial sector, and experience as a special education teacher.
Those life experiences shape how she works. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to support coping skills and clearer thinking. She also uses approaches influenced by Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy when they fit the situation.
In sessions she pays attention to relationships and patterns that keep causing pain. She helps people notice what matters to them, try new ways of responding, and take small steps towards different choices. Practical tools for sleep, managing panic, and handling grief are part of her offer when relevant.
Gillian aims to be steady and direct in conversation. She can be a fit for someone dealing with the pressures of leaving home, starting work or study, relationship changes, or feeling stuck in early adulthood. To begin, confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and feeling stuck during life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at important relationships and how these shape current reactions. It can help when patterns of closeness or distance cause repeated pain in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. This approach helps people clarify their own priorities and make decisions for themselves. Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different methods and try things that fit the client’s needs and goals. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and may change over time. The original profile did not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online options are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or study, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep to regular sessions and work steadily on changes.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleeping difficulties and related concerns including young adult issues.
How would she approach sessions?
She uses practical talking therapy methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred ideas and elements from DBT and Narrative Therapy depending on what helps.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has three years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; check session formats and scheduling to suit your time zone.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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