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George Prior

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George Prior, BACP

United Kingdom

BACP counsellor - parenting and relationships

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About

  • Person centred
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution focused

About George

George Prior is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, low mood, grief, addiction issues and the practical strains of parenting. He also supports those coping with relationship problems, stress, career concerns and major life changes.

He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client at the centre of each session. That means conversations follow what matters to the person rather than a fixed agenda. George listens, reflects, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of daily life.

He also draws on narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from difficult stories they may be living by. Naming those stories can make it easier to test small changes. Solution-focused work is used when clients want short, practical steps to try between sessions.

Sessions are driven by the individual's goals, whether that is coping with parenting stress, handling relationship tension, or managing symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder. George explains options and offers straightforward techniques people can use at home.

He follows the ethical standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Sessions are conducted in English. For people thinking about starting, he asks them to complete a simple matching questionnaire and then book an initial meeting to see how the work might proceed.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

George uses person-centred practice online by following what each person brings to a session and reflecting their concerns back in plain language. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps conversations focused on their priorities.

Narrative therapy is offered as a way to look at the stories that shape difficult feelings. Online sessions can be a place to name those stories, try out alternative interpretations and notice small shifts in thinking and behaviour.

Solution-focused methods help when someone wants short, practical steps to try between meetings. The therapist and client agree clear, small goals and review progress in subsequent sessions.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will discuss what fits best with the client's needs, goals and preferences and adjust the plan as they go.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can work this way to help people manage parenting pressures, relationship strain and everyday stress without promising particular outcomes.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and parenting-related strain, among other issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He adopts a person-centred approach, listening without imposing an agenda and following what matters to the client.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can he work with people who speak other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he offer remote or face-to-face sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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