About George
George Prior uses a person-centred approach to help people talk through difficult feelings and find direction. He offers a calm, accepting presence and listens without judgement so clients can explore what matters to them. He works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression and stress.
He also supports people facing grief, major life changes, and low self-esteem. Addictions, relationship strains and intimacy-related issues are also within his practice focus. George has four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and follows the standards of the BACP, which is recorded here as BACP.
How George works
He aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to understand. Conversations are led by the client, not a fixed agenda. Sessions are built around empathy, genuine listening and respect.
The aim is to deepen self-awareness and help people reconnect with their own strengths. He encourages small steps that fit everyday life. People who prefer practical, outcome-focused work may also notice elements of solution-focused thinking.
Narrative ideas are used to help people make sense of their story and spot patterns that hold them back. Together these approaches are used flexibly to match what each person needs. Starting therapy is described as a gradual process.
George offers a supportive, non-pressured environment where people set the pace and decide the goals. He guides each person towards clearer choices and more manageable next steps.
George lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What George works with
The areas below are the ones George selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Stress, Anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflects what you say so you can find your own answers; it suits people facing anxiety, low mood or major life changes.Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. It can be useful when people feel stuck, empty, or overwhelmed by patterns they want to change.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what is already working. It is often helpful for people who want clearer goals and quicker ways to move forward.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss different methods and test what feels most helpful for your needs and aims. Sessions are adjusted over time so the work matches your goals and preferences.
Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls let you see facial cues and build rapport. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and text make it easier to check in between sessions or to reflect in writing. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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