About
This Is My Story
The Vision Behind Prior Mindset
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​Prior Mindset was created to provide accessible, practical and evidence-based mental health and neurodiversity support when people need it most.
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Inspired by the legal profession's pay-for-advice model, I wanted to create a service where individuals, parents, families and organisations could access specialist support without unnecessary barriers or lengthy waiting lists.
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Sometimes people need a full course of therapy. Sometimes they simply need expert advice, guidance or reassurance to help them move forward with confidence.
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Whether supporting anxiety, ADHD, autism, parenting challenges, emotional regulation difficulties or family concerns, my approach is tailored to the individual, focusing on early intervention, practical solutions and lasting positive change.
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Meet Jerri Prior
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Multi-award-winning BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT), Registered Social Worker and Founder of Prior Mindset.
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With over 15+ years of experience across the NHS, education and social care, I specialise in CBT therapy, neurodiversity support, family therapy, parent coaching and post-diagnostic ADHD and autism support.
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Based in Greater Manchester and working online across the UK, my advanced training, including a Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enables me to provide evidence-based support for children, adults, families, schools, organisations and neurodiverse communities.
NHS PEOPLE STAR AWARD
Professional Experience, Awards & Recognition
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Throughout my career, I have held a number of specialist roles that have shaped my expertise in mental health, neurodiversity, safeguarding and family support, including:
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• NHS STAR Award Winner for Outstanding Patient Care.
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• Neurodiversity & Mental Health Clinic of the Year 2026 – Greater Manchester.
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• NHS Mental Health Practitioner supporting adults, children and families across Adult Mental Health and CAMHS services.
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• Education Safeguarding Lead supporting vulnerable and neurodiverse learners, families and Education, Health and Care Planning (EHCP) processes.
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• NSPCC Practitioner providing evidence-based family support, safeguarding guidance and public education.
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• Social Prescriber working alongside GPs to improve mental health and wellbeing.
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• Neurodiversity Specialist delivering post-diagnostic ADHD and autism support, parent coaching and adapted CBT interventions.
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Additional experience includes children's residential care, pupil referral units, domestic abuse services, drug and alcohol services, primary care and community mental health settings.
Gratitude and Hope
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Prior Mindset was built on a simple belief: that the right support, provided at the right time, can make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
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I am incredibly grateful to the colleagues, patients and families who have trusted me throughout my career and inspired me to create Prior Mindset.
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With warm wishes,
Jerri
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
- Benjamin Franklin
