Prior Mindset: Evidence-Based Therapy with a Human Touch

Finding the right mental health support can feel like navigating a maze. Long waiting lists, confusing jargon, and one-size-fits-all approaches often leave people stuck. Prior Mindset, founded by BABCP-accredited psychotherapist and social worker Jerri-Lee Prior, was created to change that.

Based in Oldham and working online across the UK, Prior Mindset offers a safe, compassionate space for children, young people, adults, couples, and families. With over 16 years’ experience across the NHS, CAMHS, NSPCC, education, and private practice, Jerri brings both clinical expertise and a grounded, personal approach to therapy.

What We Offer

At Prior Mindset, support is tailored to real needs, not pre-set templates. Services include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation

• Neurodiversity coaching for individuals with ADHD, autism, and learning differences

• Family and parenting support to strengthen relationships and communication

• Educational advocacy, including EHCP guidance and school liaison

• Consultancy and workplace wellbeing, helping organisations support mental health

Sessions are available online or face-to-face, with flexibility for individuals, couples, or families. Insurance options (including AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and Access to Work) are also accepted, helping reduce financial barriers.

A Flexible and Collaborative Approach

Therapy at Prior Mindset isn’t about being “told what to do.” It’s a collaborative process where you and your therapist work together to understand challenges and build practical strategies. Jerri draws on a wide toolkit – from CBT and DBT to ACT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and structural family therapy – ensuring each client’s needs are met with the right approach.

The ethos is simple: empower clients with skills, hope, and resilience. Whether it’s helping a teenager manage exam stress, guiding parents through the chaos of ADHD, or supporting professionals facing burnout, the focus is on practical progress that lasts.

Why Choose Prior Mindset?

• Clinical excellence: BABCP-accredited, with proven training in evidence-based therapies.

• Breadth of experience: Work across health, education, social care, and safeguarding.

• Compassionate ethos: Every client is treated with respect, care, and collaboration.

• Accessible support: Online sessions, flexible fees, and insurance partnerships.

In a world where NHS waiting lists are rising and families often feel left to manage alone, Prior Mindset bridges the gap. It’s a service that treats people as more than a diagnosis – recognising the full picture of family, education, and personal wellbeing.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re exploring therapy for yourself, your child, or your workplace, Prior Mindset is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Visit www.PriorMindset.com or view the full profile on Psychology Today to learn more.

Because recovery and growth aren’t just about surviving the hard days – they’re about building the skills, hope, and resilience to thrive.