Morgan Gairell, BACP

Morgan Gairell is a BACP counsellor who draws on person-centred and mindfulness-based ways of working. They offer calm, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and midlife changes. Morgan writes in a direct, down-to-earth way and aims to help people make sense of hard moments. With ten years of experience, Morgan blends different therapeutic approaches to suit each person. Sessions tend to focus on what matters to the individual and on small, manageable steps forward. Morgan has worked in schools and as a bereavement counsellor, and also runs mindfulness courses alongside private practice. They have a particular interest in supporting LGBT people and neurodivergent clients, and have engagement with organisations that focus on LGBTQ+ wellbeing. This background informs a sensitive, non-judgemental style in the therapy room. People come to Morgan for help with things like self-esteem, addiction, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting strains, and career uncertainty. They also support those facing trauma, domestic violence, and the practical and emotional effects of serious illness. Morgan aims to build a trusting relationship where people can explore choices and values. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. They encourage simple practices you can use between sessions to notice change and cope better day to day.

How therapeutic approaches guide online support

Morgan works from person-centred and mindfulness-led foundations alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore what matters to them. Mindfulness approaches teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to act towards chosen values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses short, practical exercises to shift unhelpful responses. Together these approaches offer both understanding and hands-on tools for everyday life. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Morgan will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences and circumstances. That means checking in and adjusting the approach as therapy progresses. Please confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity of care for people who live some distance from the south coast of the UK or who are based abroad.