Morgan Gairell, BACP

Morgan Gairell is a BACP-registered therapist with ten years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. They trained in Person-Centred therapy and mindfulness-based approaches and work in an integrative way, combining methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet each person’s needs. Morgan has a particular commitment to working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities and holds accreditation from Pink Therapy, reflecting specialised competence in supporting LGBTQ clients.

Based on the south coast of the United Kingdom, Morgan balances roles as a school therapist and bereavement counsellor while managing a private practice that also offers mindfulness courses. Their practice focuses on building a collaborative relationship that encourages personal growth and practical coping, helping people navigate grief, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, and many other concerns. As a practitioner who values compassion and clarity, Morgan aims to create a welcoming therapeutic space where clients can explore what matters to them and gradually uncover new ways of living that feel more meaningful and manageable.

Morgan’s BACP registration means they meet the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy for training and ethical practice. They are available to work with clients in English and accept international clients where appropriate.

Blending therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where people feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and direction of change - this approach suits people seeking a respectful space to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with openness, which can help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Morgan will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adapt methods so therapy feels relevant and useful. This process may blend elements from different approaches over time to best support the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or ongoing contact can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments and helps maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.