Gillian Overton, NCPS

Gillian often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help when someone struggles with trust, closeness or repeated relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gillian will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaboration means the focus can shift as progress is made and different tools can be introduced when helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, and live chat or messages work well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and to keep continuity when life circumstances change.