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Ian Overton


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Ian Overton

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My Approach

I like to work with the individual identifying recovery goals and my experience is mainly with individual's who have experienced complex trauma and have difficulties around managing feelings, relationships, I can work on the past but also like to focus on the here and now and how to develop a more productive and full filling life. I have a background in Psychodynamic work. Currently i am only able to offer online therapy until i find offices for face to face appointments.

About Me

I am a qualified group analyst and work using psycho-dynamic, group analytical model. I am dual trained as a Mental health nurse (RMN) and as a Group Analyst. I have worked for 25 years in the NHS and am currently developing a private practice. I am due to retire from the MNH in May 2024, and my current position is as a Principal Psychotherapist in a Personality disorder department. I have 25 years experience working with people with Personality disorder and complex trauma.

I work with

  • Groups
  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

I am on the spectrum and have experience of working with patients with autism and in private life too. I do not diagnose but can work with recovery and adjustment to help functioning and managing mental health related to possible difficulties'.
I offer recovery focused and exploratory therapy which is tailored to the individual difficulties presenting. I have a lot of experience working with people with personality difficulties , complex trauma, and have experience of DBT, CBT and MBT approaches. I am a qualified Group Analyst and have psychodynamic experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Group Analyst

Types of sessions

  • Online Therapy

UKCP College

  • Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis College (CPJAC)
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