Sian died in hospital on Monday morning, 25 April 2022
Sian was the prime mover for the establishment of Trauma Aid UK in 2009.
Many hundreds of clinicians have been trained in EMDR thanks to her unstinting personal commitment.
As her friends and colleagues we are all devastated by this loss for the EMDR Community.
You can leave your messages and any donations to Trauma Aid UK in the Book of Condolences HERE.
Below are some of the messages that have been left in memory of a wonderful person whose smile and work lit up the dark world of trauma.
magda |
thank you sian you helped me so much |
Lester Mills |
Such a sad loss of a beautiful, kind, generous, empathetic woman. I worked with Sian just recently and feel deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful soul ❤️ |
Lester Mills |
Such a sad loss of a beautiful, kind, generous, empathetic woman. I worked with Sian just recently and feel deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful soul ❤️ |
jane gilbert |
I am truly sorry that the world has lost you. |
Rita McGrath |
It was with great sadness that I heard of the sudden death of Sian. She made the most amazing contribution to the life blood of Trauma Aid UK. She will be deeply missed. |
Joanne |
My very deepest sympathies with Sian’s family and friends in their grief at losing this lovely, tender hearted, generous spirited, yet hugely pragmatic and funny woman. We are all so much the poorer for her loss. |
Dawod Salim |
Heavy loss the whole world lost the great professor Sian and I still remember the first day in training on EMDR it was wonderful and the source of giving science gratitude to what you taught me to become able to help many in the treatment of shocks and the professor Sian will remain alive in my memory forever |
Andrew and Margaret Rose |
In memory of a life of achievement which sadly ended too soon |
Pamela morgan |
In loving memory of our lovely Pauline.xxx |
julian morgan | |
Christine Pearson |
Sian was my supervisor for twelve years. She has helped me, supported me and guided me. I am forever grateful. Sian’s passing is a painful loss for me professionally and personally. I wish Sian’s loved ones as much peace as possible in this very difficult time. |
Denise Young |
Reading everyone’s messages makes me feel even prouder and privileged to of had you as my big sister. I still can’t believe you are gone, we will miss and think of you every day, but try and live our lives as you would want us to, even though you have left a huge hole in our hearts ♥️ |
Denise & | |
Patti & Martin Maddox and family (Sian’s sister) | |
Penny & Barry | |
Liz Archer |
Dear Sian, we will all miss you hugely. You were a great soul, and I am in awe of what you achieved in your life. You were a good friend to me, and a mentor and inspiration to your colleagues. Through Trauma Aid UK you have empowered so many therapists working in areas of conflict, and have brought relief to countless victims of trauma. Your capacity for friendship and your devotion to Neil and your extended family were extraordinary. I am so glad to have known you, Sian, and wherever you are now, may you rest in peace. |
Cath Burley (cousin). |
I still can’t quite believe you are not here, despite the awesome tributes to you yesterday from family, friends and colleagues. You achieved so much and were truly inspirational. Sending my continued thoughts and best wishes to Neil and all the family. |
Charlene Taylor |
I have recently completed EMDR training with Sian and was shocked and saddened to her of her passing. A wonderful and inspiring trainer and therapist that no doubt will be missed by many. Condolences to her family. May she rest in peace |
Sonya Farrell |
Sian was one of life’s Angels spreading her wings of energy across our world, helping so many selflessly. |
Vivienne Dent |
Heart felt condolences’ to Sian’s family, she was truly inspirational in her tireless work with Trauma Aid and she will be sorely missed. |
Mary, Keith and Lee |
To our dear friend Sian, who was a rock in our world. Thanks for the laughter, fun, kindness, listening ear and all the memories. We are blessed to call you our friend. |
EMDR ASSOCIATION UK |
We are all devastated by this very sad news, with Sian’s passing the EMDR community has suffered a huge loss. Sian was one of the founding members of EMDR UK and also the founder member and president of TAUK which she fought hard to establish. This was not always an easy path for her but her determination saw it through. Not only was Sian an inspiring teacher but she was also a caring and compassionate psychotherapist. We give thanks for her life and work and trust that the impact of her vision, leadership, wisdom, kindness and generosity will live on in the EMDR community and beyond for many years to come. |
Valerie |
A huge shock and deep sadness at the loss of Sian who was so inspirational. |
Caroline van Diest |
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Sian’s passing. She was (and will remain) such an inspirational person who changed the lives of so many. It has been a privilege to know and work with her. My heart goes out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace and her beautiful light shine on in us all. xx |
Colin Brazier |
I was shocked and saddened to hear this surprising news about a dear and greatly respected and admired colleague. Personally, on a couple of occasions she knew what support I needed at a time of need, even when I wasn’t aware of it myself, and did so with such touching humanity and grace, without taking anything for herself. “She was a true visionary and humanitarian and inspiration for Humanitarian Assistance Programmes and Trauma Aid organisations. This movement has taken EMDR to so many traumatised places in the world and healed the suffering of so many people. Sian started doing this work such a long time ago and she made sure that her insight and the gift of EMDR spread throughout the world in this way. How many lives she has touched….. and what a legacy she has left. I am sure that every day in the work the EMDR Community does throughout the globe, we will carry on her good work and that the impact of her life will live on through us all. In grateful remembrance… “ Rest In Peace, Sian. |
Tony Benton and Jan Bateman | |
Deborah Fish |
I was deeply saddened by the news of the loss of Sian, who was such an inspiration to so many of us. I will always be particularly grateful to Sian for so generously providing me with the opportunity to train as an EMDR Facilitator, for her warmth, kindness, encouragement and humour. What a legacy such a special soul has left behind… I will miss her very much. |
Isaac Pizer |
I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn yesterday of Sian’s passing. Over many years I was blessed to know Sian, and benefit from her guidance, support, help, and, kindness. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. |
paula maddison |
Beautiful Sian, loved and nourished by everyone she met. Such sadness that she is no longer in our world. |
Helen Lea |
Dear Sian – such a loss – I feel privileged to have worked with her. What a wonderful contribution she’s made to EMDR and the work of Trauma Aid. A truly inspirational person with such a generous heart. I’ll miss her. Rest in peace, Sian. |
Priya Deshingkar |
I had known Sian from the mid 80s and regarded her as one my closest friends. Like others I did not know the full extent of her work that has had such a major impact on so many. She was very modest about her own achievements and I wish I’d talked to her more about her work. She was always there to offer support and words of wisdom. I still can’t believe she is gone. |
Julian Ridler |
Sian was a good friend for over 30 years. We met through teaching English in Brighton. It’s only in the past few weeks that I have learned just how much Sian achieved through her EMDR work. She has left a remarkable legacy. |
the Gallagher’s and the Davies’s |
The world has lost such a wonderful and beautiful woman. Sending love to all her family and friends. |
Clare James |
Your presence of goodness and attachment to compassion will guide us all Sian, you were a teacher who taught by example and shared your hard earned wisdom with such generosity. |
Hanna Angell – Sian’s Step-Daughter |
I am sat here weeping this morning as I read the outpouring of love, gratitude and appreciation for Sian. I was always aware of the wonderful work she did and of all the lives she touched but never really to this extent. I wish I’d asked her more, gained more from her knowledge and wisdom. We always think we have more time. And we never really know. Me and my family are still incredibly shocked and saddened, she left us a mere two weeks ago. These things take time. They take all the time they need. I am forever grateful for Sian for being such a huge part of my life and for all the ways she loved, and supported me. And for the gifts, the company, the joy and adventures and the love she’s shared and given my Dad. The loss of her physical presence in our life’s, particularly as my little boy grows will be huge. But she’ll always, always be with us. Bless you all 🙏🏻✨💛 🕯 |
Marilyn Luber |
I was shocked and so sad to hear of Sian’s untimely death. I have known her over many years as a woman dedicated to service and healing. She will be missed. My heart and prayers go to her family and our colleagues in the UK. |
Alexandra Dent |
Sian was such an inspiration to so many people in her life and she will leave behind a lasting legacy of all her amazing hard work in all the different areas of her life. The light within her will never die as it lives on in everyone that she ever met and who they subsequently meet. Much heartfelt love and blessing to her family, friends and colleagues and all who knew her and have benefited from her presence in this lifetime. |
Dave Todd |
Sian was very close to my family and we will miss her hugely. |
Pam |
Sian has been a trusted personal friend for many years now and introduced me to EMDR. I trained with her and my continuing practcie will be a tribute to her skill, courage and generosity. Her continuing presence will live on in so many ways. I am so grateful to have had her in my life. |
Jeannet Weurman |
It still seems incomprehensible that Sian has gone. Not many of us will leave life having touched as many around the world and done as much for humanity as Sian has. She and her work will continue to shine through each of us, and through this wonderful organisation. |
Sally |
I was shocked to hear of Sian’s untimely death. I will miss her and her wisdom so very much. |
Gwyn Carter |
I am so sorry to hear of Sian’s death. I will miss her wisdom and kindness |
Eleri |
50 years of a wonderful friendship, never to be forgotten. |
Alice Vine (Hucker) |
So saddened to hear about Sian’s death – she gave me personally a huge amount and I learnt greatly from her wisdom, understanding and compassions. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues who loved and cherished her. She was a true humanitarian and did so much for EMDR and TAUK – such a huge loss. |
Iris Kay |
I have known Sian since the early days of EMDR in the UK. She was energetic, inspiring and she has left an amazing legacy which will live on. Truly an amazing women. Wishing my sincere condolences to her family. Love Iris ❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 |
Matt Wilcockson |
Lovely Sian, A gentle soul and a true humanitarian, thank you for teaching me so much both formally and through how you approached life. Thank you for believing in me. May your passage to the next life be a joyful one. |
Maggie Bunker |
I didn’t know Sian well but feel very priveledged to have been taught by her. It feels important to reach out to this group and honour her as we had shared connections with her, and each other, on our EMDR journeys. I was so shocked and saddened to hear from Trauma Aid of Sian being ‘very poorly’ and then passing. I think it was so beautiful that they let us know she was ill and set up the meditations to connect us and support her. I was babysitting on the Monday so I joined the meditation, but I did not have my camera on incase I was interrupted, but it felt so important to be there. |
Alex Gaskill |
I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Sian’s passing. She was a fantastic EMDR trainer, so knowledgeable, passionate and kind. She was so full of life and her legacy lives on in all those she has trained, supervised and inspired, as well as all her work for Trauma Aid. A wonderful woman, who will be greatly missed by many. |
Rachel Cockerell |
I had the good fortune of being taught by Sian this year on her EMDR training. She exuded care and confidence and a gentle, empathic energy in all of her encounters with those of us on the course. My thoughts go to her family and colleagues and the loss they are feeling right now. What an incredible woman – I’m grateful to have met her. |
Hannah Bryan |
Shocked and saddened to hear of Sians death. I was always so inspired to see the amazing work that Sian was doing within EMDR and importantly her compassion as a human being. She will be sadly missed. |
Dr Jane McNeill |
On every occasion I met Sian she was so kind, listened and took a genuine interest in everyone she met. What a marvellous legacy she leaves behind. Witi my most sincere condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and to all who were lucky to have met her. |
Jen Popkin |
Thinking of you, Sian. |
Jette Bovingdon |
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my Trainer and Supervisor Sian. She was inspirational, insightful, generous and kind. Her training but also later her supervision was always provided with such a calm and reflective presence whether in person or online. She helped me start my EMDR journey by giving me confidence to keep going and although I will continue this journey without her, all the knowledge, her wisdom and presence will always be with me as a source of comfort and inspiration. What a gift! She will be dearly missed. |
Veronica Brown |
I rang to speak with Sian for my Supervision/consultancy to hear the news she had died two days earlier. Like so many, Sian had been in my EMDR life and work, from 2007 onwards. I first met her in my training from Alex Richman. She followed my journey and I hers. The loss is huge. She touched so many peoples lives in every aspect of her life. She has helped me throughout my EMDR journey of life. The gap she leaves is massive, it has been a priveledge to have known her. Loved by so many, God Bless her on her onward journey, till we meet again. |
Neela Masani |
I am deeply saddened and shocked at the sudden passing of Sian. She was a warm hearted, generous and inspirational colleague and friend to me. My sincere condolences go to her family and friends. May her light continue to shine. |
Ivana Trlin |
I am so sad that our dear Sian, a great friend and colleague, had left so suddenly and soon. Sian was the most wonderful, compassionate, loving and kind person. Her work in Bosnia and Herzegovina ment so much to me and all the people here. She will continue to live throughout our work. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. |
Sandi Richman |
I am shocked and deeply saddened that my dear friend and colleague, Sian, had her life cut short far too soon. Sian was the most compassionate, kind, funny and truly wonderful colleague and human being I have known. May the work Sian initiated through TAUK be continued by all of us who strive for peace and healing in conflicted parts of the world. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. |
Maeve Crowley |
I have been shocked and saddened to hear of Sian’s death. Her quiet determination in pursuing her work in TAUK was an inspiration. She touched so many people’s lives by the work she facilitated. This is a lasting legacy. I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. |
YOUTRUST Counselling Centres |
Dear Sian, rest in peace, sincere condolences to her family during this deeply sad time x |
Shaban Besher |
We’re so incredibly sorry for your loss. We’re all thinking of you. Shaban Besher . Libya |
Judy Mellor |
I am deeply saddened by the news of Sian’s death and I wish to send my condolences to her family. I hope that she didn’t suffer. She was such a generous and kind person, she achieved so much and inspired so many. I shall miss her. |
Marian Tobin |
Like others here I am truly shocked and sadden by the untimely loss of Sian. A deeply compassionate woman who touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed by all who have been enriched by knowing her. TAUK is Sian’s powerful legacy. May we all too continue to strive for peace and healing. My condolences and love to Sian’s family, friends and colleagues |
Ahmed El-Esh – Psychiatry (France) President of the Tunisian Association for the Care of Trauma Victims |
د. شان مورجان قدمت كثيرا العالم العربي بتحولها في مناسبات عدة الى الوطن العربي، وتدريبها العشرات او المئات من المعالجين النفسانيين، كما انها ساهمت في تدريب اوّل دفعة لنا بالجمعية في اطار عمل خيري انساني بحت، كما انها ادمجتنا مع الجمعية الاوروبية الانسانية لرعاية الصدمة، وكان الفضل الكبير في ذاك للدكتور وليد وكل الذين رافقوه. وفاة شان مورجان ، خسارة كبيرة لتدريب العلماء والأطباء النفسانيين في الوطن العربي، لانها ادمجتنا في المنظومة الاوربية ل emdr وساهمت في اطار دفع هذا النوع من العلاج لكي يكون متاحا في العالم العربي، كانت امراة مليئة بالخير والانسانية ولا ننسى فضلها… Dr. Sian Morgan has provided a lot to the Arab world by turning to the Arab world on several occasions, training dozens or hundreds of psychotherapists, and has also contributed to training our first batch in the association in a purely humanitarian charitable framework. The great in that Dr. Walid and all those who accompanied him. |
Dr. Jamal Turki – Psychiatry (Tunisia) President of the Arab Psychological Sciences Foundation and Trainer |
البروفيســورة شـــان مورقــن في ذمـــة اللــــه Professor Sian Morgan, may God’s mercy be on her. |
Amin |
امين الله يرحمها ويجعل ماواها الجنة Allah bless her soul and make her mawaha paradise. |
Middle East colleague |
الهي يرحمها ويجعل مأواها الجنة God bless her soul and make her shelter paradise |
Amal AlAsadi |
آميين ، الله يرحمها ويحسن أليها Amen , May God have mercy on her and improve her |
Middle East colleague |
نسألك يا الله في هذه الليلة المباركة من ليالي رمضان الكريم شهر الحب والتقرب منك ان ترحم علماؤنا الأبرار و ان تجعل جنات النعيم نصرتهم ومنهم المرحومة الأستاذة شان لأنك أنت واسع الرحمه والعطاء واذا سألت اعطيت ولأنك الرحمن الرحيم ارحم امواتنا و والدينا برحمتك الواسعة يا كريم وصل وسلم على سيدنا ونبينا محمد وعلى آله الطيبين الطاهرين ..⚘⚘ We ask you, God, on this blessed night of the holy Ramadan the month of love and to get close to you to bless our righteous scholars and to make the paradises of bliss their victory, including the late Professor Sian. Because you are wide of mercy and giving and if you ask you are given and because you are the most merciful, the most merciful, have mercy on our dead and our parents with your vast mercy, Kareem, and peace be upon our master and prophet Muhammad and on his family of pure good .. ⚘⚘ |
Middle East colleague |
لا اله الا الله انا لله وانا اليه راجعون ربي يرحمها ويسكنها فسيح جناته There is no God but Allah. We belong to God and to him we shall return. May God have mercy on her and place her in his widest heavens |
Middle East colleague |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we shall return |
Dr. Saad Al-Atrani |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we shall return |
Dr. Zafer Al-Musawi, Kufa University |
لا حول ولاقوة الابالله There is no power but from God |
Middle East colleague |
الله يرحمها برحمته الواسعة ويسكنها فسيح حنانه ويلهم ذويها الصبر والسلوان وانا لله وانا إليه راجعون May Allah have mercy on her with his vast mercy and place her in his vast tenderness and inspire her relatives patience and fortitude. We belong to God and to him we shall return. |
Middle East colleague |
لاحول ولا قوة الا بالله العظيم.. خبر مؤلم . وخسارة كبيرة لا تعوض .. نسأل الله العظيم أن يرحمها برحمته الواسعة ويلهم ذويها ومحبيها الصبر والسلوان ..😭 There is no power but from Almighty God. Painful news. And a big and irreplaceable loss. We ask the great God to mercy her with his vast mercy and inspire her family and lovers patience and fortitude 😭 |
Middle East colleague |
لا حول ولاقوة الا بالله وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون الله يرحمها ويسكنها فسيح جنانه خسارة كبيرة كانت قامة بالعلم والخلق والعطاء والتواضع There is no power but from God, and to Him we belong to God, and to him we shall return, may God rest her soul and place her in his vast paradise. It was a great loss, which was the height of science, creation, giving and humility. |
Middle East colleague |
الله يرحمها برحمته الواسعة ويسكنها فسيح جناته ويلهم ذويها الصبر والسلوان وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون. May Allah have mercy on her with his vast mercy and place her in his widest heavens and inspire her relatives patience and fortitude. We belong to God and to him we shall return. |
D Speaker |
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله. الله يرحمها برحمته الواسعة ويدخلها فسيح جناته ويلهم ذويها ومحبيها الصبر والسلوان. وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون. There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of God. May God have mercy on her with his vast mercy, and enter her in his wide paradise and inspire her relatives and those who love her patience and fortitude. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. |
Middle East colleague |
لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله There is no power but from God |
Middle East colleague |
الله تعالى يحب عباده ولا يتخلى عنهم ابدا هو الرحمن الرحيم رحمها الله تعالى واسكنها فسيح جناته وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون البقاء لله والى جنات النعيم ان شاء الله .. Allah loves his servants and never abandons them. He is the most merciful, the most merciful, may Allah have mercy on her, and I live in his paradise, and we belong to God and to him we shall return to the survival of God and to the heavens of bliss, God willing. .. |
Middle East colleague |
لا اله الا الله انا لله وانا اليه الرحمه والرضوان لروحها الطاهرة There is no God but God. |
Middle East colleague |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we shall return |
Dr. Kazemia |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون الله يرحمها ويغفر لها رب العالمين We belong to God and to him we shall return, May Allah have mercy on her and forgive her, The Lord of the Worlds |
Middle East colleague |
نتألم لمثل تلك الاخبار … We suffer for such news … |
Middle East colleague |
يؤسفنا سماع خبر وفاة الاستاذة شان We regret hearing the news of Professor Sian’s death |
Middle East colleague |
الله يرحمها برحمته الواسعه وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون May Allah have mercy on her with his vast mercy, and we belong to God and to him we shall return |
Amal AlAsadi |
الله يرحمها ويحسن مثواها May God bless her soul and improve her resting place. |
Middle East colleague |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we return. |
Middle East colleague |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we shall return |
Middle East colleague |
الهي يرحمها ويجعل مأواها الجنة ويصبر اهلها ومحبيها God bless her soul and make her shelter heaven and give patience to her family and those who love her. |
Middle East colleague |
خسارة والله Loss and God |
Middle East colleague |
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون We belong to God and to him we shall return |
Middle East colleague |
خبر محزن الله يرحمها ولاهلها ومحبيها الصبر والسلوان Sad news, God bless her soul, her family and those who loved her, patience and fortitude. |
Middle East colleague |
إلى رحمة الله الواسعة.. To God’s vast mercy. |
Middle East colleague |
لاحول ولاقوة الابالله العلي العظيم وانا لله وانا اليه راجعون الرحمة والغفران ومثواها الجنان البقاء لله د وليد واعزيك واعزي جميع من تعلم على يد المرحومة من علاج EMDR There is no power but from God the Almighty, and to God we belong to Him, mercy and forgiveness, and the likeness of paradise is the survival of God, Dr. Walid, and I comfort you and comfort all those who learned at the hands of the deceased from the treatment of EMDR. |
Middle East colleague |
خسارة كبيرة انا لله وانا اليه راجعون، ماكنت أتمنى اقره هالخبر اتألمنا والله دكتور. تعازينا الحارة لكم رحمها الله واسكنها فسيح جناته ستبقى بخلقها وما علمتنياه بذاكرتنا مدى العمر Great loss, we are to God and to him we shall return, I wish I could read this news, we suffered, I swear to God, doctor. Our deepest condolences to you, may God have mercy on her and place her in his widest heavens, will remain with her creation and what you have taught me in our memory for a lifetime. |
Amal AlAsadi |
لاحول ولاقوة الا بالله، خسارة كبيرة لميدان العلم والمعرفة، الله يرحمها ويحسن أليها بقدر روعتها وعطاءها، الله يصبر أهلها وأحباءها، فعلاً مصدومة There is no power but from God, a great loss to the field of science and knowledge, God bless her soul and improve her as much as she is wonderful and giving, May God give patience to her family and loved ones, really shocked |
Middle East colleague |
نسأل ان يرحمها برحمتة الواسعة انالله وانا آلية راجعون يارب الصبر لذويها ومحبيها We ask that her mercy be merciful to God, and I am the mechanism of our return, O Lord, patience for its people and lovers. |
Middle East colleague |
لا حول ولاقوة الابالله No power of God |
Middle East colleague |
😔😔😔😔 انا لله وانا اليه راجعون ربي يرحمها ويلهم اهلها السلوان، خبر جدا محزن 😔😔😔😔 We belong to God and to him we shall return, may God have mercy on her and inspire her people, the Salwan, very sad news |
Daoud Amdar |
: من مؤسف جداً سماع خبر وفاتها انه شيء صعب جداً ربي يرحمها ويجعل مثواها جنة It is very unfortunate to hear the news of her death that it is a very difficult thing, may God bless her soul and make her resting place a paradise |