Mandi Purvis

I welcome my clients and supervisees to my home based therapy space or online via zoom.

All potential clients are invited to attend for an initial consultation  which is a stand alone session lasting 40-60 minutes. 

INITIAL CONSULTATIONS

 Individuals  £65

Couples        £90

CLINICAL SUPERVISION for 1.5hrs

Qualified Practitioner  £90

Trainee Practitioner     £75

THERAPY SESSIONS

Individual £65ph

Couples    £90ph

Concession for trainees and students   £50ph

Sessions are usually an hour long but sessions of up to two hours can be arranged. I offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly sessions.

Hello I’m Mandi,  and I’ve been working from my home based therapy practice since 2021. I am a counsellor/ psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and integrative creative supervisor. I’m very experienced in working with people of all ages and in all stages of life.  I have over 40 years of experience in mental health support.

I’m a trauma informed therapist and the most important thing for me is that you feel safe and welcome in your sessions.

I specialise in working with complex trauma, historical childhood issues, neurodivergence and inner child reconnection.   I have lived experience of complex traumas, adoption and neurodivergence.

I offer sand tray therapy, creative therapy, somatic therapy, hypnotherapy, as well as traditional  counselling and psychotherapy.  We will decide together what kind of therapy may benefit you,  This is your journey and you are always in charge. I’m here to empower you and help you to move forward.  

You will find me to be a warm, calm, intuitive, non judgemental  and empathetic therapist with a good sense of humour.  I will never tell you what to do or give you advice.  You have everything you need within you to start moving forward, I’ll help you to recognise that and support you throughout your time in therapy. 

Therapy can be painful, hard, emotional, funny, amazing and life changing.  You won’t be on your own. I’ll be right with you.

I provide water, fidgets, blankets and a comfortable, confidential space for you to bring whatever is on your mind and in your heart.

I am based in Cleadon Village near Sunderland and I work from a room in my home. I have 2 Bengal cats who you may hear or see as you arrive or leave but they are not allowed in my therapy space.  I provide parking for you on my driveway.

If you feel connected with me, please do get in touch.  The best way to connect is by email as I am unable to answer my phone when I’m working with my lovely clients. I will reply promptly.  You can reach me at:

cleadoncounsellor@protonmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

I will welcome you to your initial consultation which is your very first session with me.

I will guide you through an assessment and help you to settle in and feel comfortable. You can get a feel for the way I work and see if you feel at ease with me.  You will have a chance to experience my therapy space and ask me any questions you you may have.

This is a stand alone session to enable us to see if we are a good fit to work together.  At the end of this session, if you are happy to enter into therapy then we will go through a therapy contract and book your first session in. 

I have flexible availability for my  supervisees and can offer daytime or evening appointments.  I can welcome you to my home based therapy space or I can meet you on zoom, whichever you prefer.

QUALIFIED PRACTITIONERS

1.5 hours supervision £90

TRAINEE PRACTITIONERS

1.5 hours of supervision £75

Hello and welcome! I’m Mandi, and I’m an integrative creative clinical supervisor.  I work with trainee counsellors, qualified counsellors, mental health and wellbeing practitioners and other professionals seeking supervisory support for their practice.

I’m based in Cleadon near Sunderland and I work from my home based therapy space to deliver your supervision face to face or on zoom. 

I offer traditional and creative supervision. I’m qualified in the  CRAFTS model of supervision,  which was developed by the creative counsellors and is aligned with the 7 eyed model of supervision and mapped to BACP competencies. 

I have lived experience of complex trauma, adoption and neurodivergence.  I previously worked in primary schools for a number of years as a school counsellor.   I now work solely in private practice with adults, couples and children.  I have over 40 years of experience in supporting people, especially in relation to mental health and challenging behaviours and experiences.

My approach is integrative, grounded in person centred values and informed by trauma-focused and neurodiversity affirming practice.

I provide a supportive, reflective, creative and ethically robust space for you to explore your client work, celebrate your growth and navigate the challenges of your therapeutic practice.  I have particular experience and interest in supporting practitioners who are working with complex trauma and neurodivergence.  I’m also an all age practitioner so can support you whether you work with children, young people or adults.

Supervision with me is collaborative, relational and rooted in mutual respect.  I want you to feel that you can bring anything to supervision.  You matter too! 

So whether you’re looking for a safe space to process your therapeutic work, deepen your practice, or meet professional and ethical requirements, I offer supervision which is both reflective and practical.  

I offer a free 30 minute chat on zoom or telephone so we can connect and explore whether or not we are a good fit to work together. This gives you a chance to tell me about yourself and your practice, your insurance, your professional body membership, how you work and what you are looking for from a supervisor. I’m interested in you as a person as well as your practice and client work.  I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.