Elizabeth Prior

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MBACP Trauma Informed Counsellor and Psychotherapist
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Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

 Are you finding yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns? Perhaps you suspect you’re in a narcissistic or abusive relationship and need clarity. It’s normal to question yourself, even to wonder if you’re the problem. You’re not alone. I understand the doubt, confusion, and lasting damage that can come from abuse and narcissism. If you’re ready to explore what might be leading you into these unhealthy dynamics, I’m here to help.

My name is Beth, and I’m a qualified eclectic and trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe that therapy should be as unique as you are, which is why I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have experience supporting clients through emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, narcissism, gaslighting, depression, anxiety, self-discovery, relationship challenges, and I work extensively with LGBTQI+ clients.

Life’s challenges can make seeking help feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve experienced trauma or narcissism firsthand. Having faced my own struggles with mental health, I know how transformative counselling can be. I offer a safe, empathetic, and confidential space, free of judgment, where you can express any and all emotions—whether you need to cry, swear, or scream, it’s all welcome here.

If you believe I might be the right fit to support you on your journey, please reach out. I look forward to helping you regain control of your life.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB Counselling DiplomaLevel 2
  • CPCAB Counselling Diploma Level 3
  • CPCAB Counselling Diploma Level 4
  • Transactional Analysis 101
  • Trauma Informed Therapy Diploma 
  • Higher Diploma in Eclectic Therapy 
  • LGBTQI + Workshop
  • Gestalt Dreams workshop

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.

Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

Free 15 minute telephone consultation 

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Further information

Current courses

  • Trauma Diploma 
  • Higher Diploma 

Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

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