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George Prior, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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George Prior is a person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He brings four years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Sessions focus on listening, understanding and supporting each person at their own pace.

His core approach values empathy and acceptance. That means George aims to create a calm space where people can talk without judgement. He treats the person as the expert in their own life and follows what matters most to them.

Background and approach

People come to him for many reasons, including addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief and issues around identity such as LGBT and gender dysphoria. He also works with worries about parenting, career, eating, bipolar and compassion fatigue. George speaks plainly and helps people untangle specific problems while looking at the bigger picture.

In practice he uses person-centred methods alongside narrative therapy and solution-focused work. Those tools help people tell their story differently and set small, achievable goals. Sessions are shaped by the client’s priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

George is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

His style is respectful and steady. George aims to help people build self-awareness, reconnect with strengths and take manageable steps toward change.

How person-centred and practical approaches work online

George combines person-centred counselling with narrative and solution-focused methods. Person-centred work centres on empathetic listening and acceptance so people can speak freely and explore what matters to them. Narrative therapy helps by looking at the stories people tell about themselves and opening space for alternative, more helpful stories. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to move forward quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. George will talk with each person about their needs and goals and then suggest ways of using these approaches together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to a person’s pace and preferences rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days or offer a gentler way to begin. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family life, and select the format that feels most manageable.
What concerns does George address?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties, plus areas such as gender dysphoria and eating concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that emphasises empathy and acceptance, combined with narrative and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe problems and set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
George has four years of professional experience working with emotional and psychological challenges in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does the pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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