Counsellor profile
George Prior, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred practice
- Narrative approach
- Solution focused work
About George
Counsellor George Prior is a BACP-registered practitioner based in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions and a wide range of relationship and life issues. Sessions focus on what the client wants to address and how they want to move forward.
George uses a person-centred approach in most sessions. He listens without judgement and follows what clients bring to the room. This means the pace and topics are set by the person attending rather than a fixed agenda.
He also draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult experiences. That approach looks at the stories someone tells about themselves and asks which parts help and which get in the way. It can be useful for issues such as trauma, grief, or long-standing patterns of low self-esteem.
Solution-focused methods appear in work where practical change is the priority. These are short-term, goal-oriented conversations that aim to identify next steps and small shifts people can try between sessions. They often suit work around stress, career decisions, or managing specific difficulties like sleep or anger.
George lists a wide range of concerns he supports, including LGBT matters, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, bereavement, eating and bipolar and depression. He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical standards and asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session.
How his approaches work for online counselling
George uses person-centred work and narrative ideas alongside solution-focused techniques. Person-centred work means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client's lead, which can suit ongoing emotional concerns such as low mood or anxiety. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and can help with trauma, identity issues and grief by allowing different perspectives to emerge. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical changes and clear steps, which often helps with stress, time management and specific behaviour changes.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences and test what feels helpful. Methods can be mixed over time so the work fits changing needs rather than staying fixed to one model.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm exact options before booking. Online counselling can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by reducing travel and by allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from a familiar location, or who need flexible scheduling around work and caring commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often offer these options to make therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief and parenting stress.
What style of therapy does he use most often?
He primarily uses a person-centred approach and also draws on narrative and solution-focused methods depending on the client's needs.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of clinical experience working with individuals in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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