Gillian Overton, NCPS
Gillian Overton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and the NCPS credential.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Gillian
Gillian Overton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and the NCPS credential. She aims to make it easier for people to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship strains. Her style is calm and non-judgemental, and she encourages small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier moods.
She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without pressure. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical ways to cope and move forward.
Background and approach
Gillian often combines acceptance strategies with skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication. Before training as a counsellor, she lived and worked overseas for many years, including time in North America. Her past roles have included the diplomatic service, the financial sector and special education teaching.
That varied background informs how she relates to everyday pressures and life transitions. Gillian believes the connection between counsellor and client is central. She aims to be steady and attentive while helping people notice what matters to them.
Together she and the client identify small, achievable steps toward a more authentic life. Practical tools are offered alongside reflective conversation. Depending on need, sessions might include strategies from acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, or problem-solving techniques.
International clients can be seen and English is used for all sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS21-00913 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
What Gillian works with
Everything Gillian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gillian lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gillian will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions suit in-depth conversations and working with non-verbal cues. Phone appointments are lower-bandwidth and useful for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins and help maintain continuity between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, travel or caregiving commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Gillian help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting pressures. Relationship strain, trauma and sleep problems are also within her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Gillian blends attentive listening with practical tools. She aims for a calm, non-judgemental space and works collaboratively on small steps forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and earlier work in diplomacy, finance and special education. That varied background shapes her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gillian holds the NCPS credential and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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