Gerrard Fauguel , BACP

Gerrard Fauguel is a person-centred counsellor registered in the Greater Manchester area of the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With 23 years of experience as a counsellor and life coach, he has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career issues, addiction, autism and ADHD, as well as those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

His style is warm, open and interactive, offering a respectful and compassionate space without relying on stigmatizing labels. He draws on a variety of therapeutic influences described in his background and tailors each session to the individual need of the client, shaping an approach that responds to their circumstances and goals. Gerrard works with complex issues such as grief, trauma and family problems as well as everyday struggles like sleep, stress and self-esteem.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Gerrard aims to walk alongside clients through that process with sensitivity and practical support. He accepts clients in the UK and internationally and offers multiple ways to connect for those ready to begin work on their concerns.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic support

Gerrard uses client-centred therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, acceptance and collaboration and is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with powerful emotions and patterns within relationships, making it useful for couples and individuals dealing with attachment, intimacy or grief. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and readiness to change, and it is often applied when working with addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Gerrard works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He will discuss options and adapt the work as understanding deepens.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments alongside other responsibilities and access a licensed professional from a distance.