I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Prior to training as a therapist, I travelled extensively and lived overseas for many years, mostly in North America. I have worked in the diplomatic service, financial industry, and latterly, I worked as a special education teacher. Therefore, in addition to my therapeutic training, I have invaluable life experience which I find helpful when working with clients.
I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the key to healing. For this reason, I will listen attentively with a caring and non-judgmental approach to you as you share your difficulties, fears and concerns. It is my hope that you will know I am a person of safety and security, where you feel heard and can develop tools towards living a more authentic life.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Emptiness, Expats, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS21-00913
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gillian Overton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Only two sessions so far both very helpful.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Gillian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Gillian is a very wonderful therapist that I had the great pleasure to meet. She's very kind and understanding, and also been very helpful with what I needed help with. I would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Gillian for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Excellent, sweet and punctual. Gillian helped me realise my confidence. Good listener and her presence is friendly and I felt safe talking to her.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Gillian for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd