The Purple House Clinic

What The Purple House Clinic does

The Purple House Clinic is a UK-wide network of private mental health clinics that delivers psychological assessments, talking therapy, and neurodiversity services to adults, children, and adolescents. It operates from seven physical clinic locations across England (Birmingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Rugby) and Scotland (Edinburgh, Falkirk), complemented by online therapy services available across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Loughborough, the network is staffed by multi-disciplinary teams of Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and other registered mental health professionals offering modalities including CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, ACT, and Intensive EMDR. Diagnostic and post-diagnostic services cover autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing, and child neuropsychology.

The underlying technology stack centres on a secure, confidential online video platform for remote therapy, alongside standard web-based booking and content publishing infrastructure. No proprietary AI, mobile application, or public API is disclosed; the company's defensibility rests on clinical talent, regulatory credentials (HCPC, BPS, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Cyber Essentials) and brand, rather than software. Customer segments span individual self-referrals, families, schools, NHS Trusts, corporate employers, solicitors, insurers, and professional trainees (the EMDR clinician training programme).

The business model combines fee-for-service clinical delivery (therapy sessions and diagnostic assessments) with B2B contracts (Schools Wellbeing Service, Workplace Wellbeing Service, NHS service-level contracts for neurodevelopmental pathways) and an asset-light franchise channel that allows Practitioner Psychologists to open Purple House-branded clinics. Two Scottish clinics (Edinburgh, Falkirk) operate under wholly-owned subsidiary Gallasa Ltd, while the Birmingham clinic is operated by Dr Danielle Grey Psychological Services Ltd; the parent entity, Purple House Franchising Ltd., holds the brand and franchise rights. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website.

Name

The Purple House Clinic

Legal name

Purple House Franchising Ltd.

Website

https://purplehouseclinic.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Purple House Clinic is a UK network of private mental health clinics providing psychological assessments, talking therapy, and neurodiversity services to adults, children and adolescents across seven locations in England and Scotland, plus UK-wide online therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Private mental health clinics
• Neurodiversity assessment services
• Talking therapy services
• Psychological assessment providers
• School workplace wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Loughborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Private Therapy Services: Fee-for-service model for talking therapy sessions, available both in-person and online, provided by Clinical Psychologists, Practitioner Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and mental health professionals
2. Diagnostic Assessments: Comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversity conditions, including clinical psychology assessments and educational psychology assessments
3. Organisational Contracts: Schools Wellbeing Service and Workplace Wellbeing Service contracts with businesses, schools, and NHS Trusts for mental health and neurodiversity support
4. Franchise Model: Franchise opportunities for Practitioner Psychologists to own and operate Purple House clinics under the established brand

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Purple House Clinic operates a network of private mental health clinics providing evidence-based talking therapy (CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, ACT), psychological and psychiatric assessments (autism, ADHD, sensory, learning difficulties), occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and post-diagnostic neurodiversity support for adults, children, and adolescents. Services are delivered across seven physical clinics in England and Scotland and via UK-wide secure online video therapy, with additional B2B contracts for schools, workplaces, and NHS Trusts.

Product overview

The Purple House Clinic is a network of private mental health clinics providing specialist assessments, talking therapy, and neurodiversity support for adults and children across England and Scotland. The core offering consists of Talking Therapy (in-person and online), Occupational Therapy, Intensive EMDR Therapy, Clinical Psychology Assessment, Educational Psychology Assessment, and Psychiatry services. Neurodiversity services include ADHD Assessment, Autism Assessment, Autism & ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support, Sensory Assessments, Speech & Language Therapy, and Child Neuropsychology Assessment. The organisation also provides B2B services including Schools Wellbeing Service, Workplace Wellbeing Service, NHS Contracts, EMDR Training for Clinicians, and Media Work. Support services include Consultation & Support, Adoption & Special Guardianship Support, Psychosexual Therapy, and Play & Art Therapy. The clinic positions itself as a timely alternative to NHS waiting lists with locations in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Rugby, and UK-wide online services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Talking Therapy (in-person) In-person evidence-based talking therapy including CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, ACT, CFT, and Mindfulness, provided by Clinical Psychologists and mental health professionals for children, teenagers, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
• Talking Therapy (online) Virtual talking therapy sessions delivered securely online for individuals of all ages, enabling access to mental health support from home with expert clinicians across the UK.
• Occupational Therapy Therapeutic service using everyday activities to help individuals overcome mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, and attachment difficulties, including Ayres' Sensory Integration Intervention.
• Intensive EMDR Therapy Accelerated one-day to multi-day intensive therapy programme using EMDR techniques for processing trauma and achieving faster symptom relief.
• Educational Psychology Assessment Expert psychological assessment for children and adults diagnosing learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, and cognitive assessments for gifted children.
• Clinical Psychology Assessment Comprehensive psychological evaluation examining emotional, interpersonal, behavioural, and cognitive challenges, producing detailed written reports and tailored intervention pathways.
• Psychiatry Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis for ADHD, mental health difficulties, and autism using a team diagnosis approach for children and adults.
• ADHD Assessment Comprehensive ADHD assessment identifying different types of ADHD and associated difficulties, with specialist psychiatrist analysis, discussion of findings, and detailed written report.
• Autism Assessment Neuro-affirming autism assessment available for children and adults, known for thoroughness and compassionate delivery with detailed diagnostic reports.
• Autism & ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support Post-diagnostic support service helping individuals and families understand and navigate autism or ADHD diagnoses, including management plans, therapeutic interventions, and EHCP advocacy.
• Support for Neurodivergent Adults Support service for neurodivergent adults addressing autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and sensory processing differences.
• Support for Neurodivergent Children & Families Family-focused neurodiversity support service helping children and their families understand and navigate neurodivergent conditions including autism, ADHD, and associated profiles.
• Sensory Assessments Assessment for children (5 years+) and adults with sensory processing difficulties co-existing with autism, trauma, attachment difficulties, dyspraxia, mental health difficulties, and learning disabilities, using Ayres' Sensory Integration Intervention.
• Speech & Language Therapy Therapy supporting children's speech, language, and communication development including listening, understanding, verbal communication, and friendship-making skills.
• Child Neuropsychology Assessment Neuropsychological assessment by psychologists with additional neuropsychology training, examining brain processes to inform educational, academic, social-emotional, and behavioural interventions.
• Consultation & Support Psychological consultation, analysis, formulation, and psycho-education services for family members and professionals supporting individuals with psychological difficulties, available for individual, family, school, and organisational contexts.
• Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Therapeutic support for adopted children and those under Special Guardianship Orders, funded through the ASGSF, addressing complex psychological difficulties including developmental trauma and attachment difficulties.
• Psychosexual Therapy Therapy service addressing psychosexual difficulties including sexual pain disorders and erectile dysfunction with tailored treatment plans and confidential support.
• Play & Art Therapy Creative and expressive therapy for children using drawing, painting, clay, sand tray, and other media to explore thoughts and feelings, including Therapeplay at select clinics.
• Schools Wellbeing Service In-house mental health and neurodiversity services for schools including consultancy, staff training, group work, individual therapy and assessment sessions, and establishment of support spaces, delivered under B2B organisational contracts.
• Workplace Wellbeing Service Workplace wellbeing services for organisations focusing on employee mental health and promoting neuroaffirmative workplaces, delivered under B2B contracts.
• EMDR Training for Clinicians EMDR Europe accredited training courses for mental health professionals extending EMDR skills for therapeutic work with children and adolescents.
• NHS Contracts Partnership services for NHS Trusts providing specialised assessment pathways for neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD and ADHD through service-level contracts.
• Media Work Expert commentary and consultation services for media organisations on mental health and neurodiversity topics, including news articles, documentaries, podcasts, panels, and webinars.
• Birmingham Extended Appointment Hours Extended access at the Birmingham clinic including Saturday and evening appointments to accommodate client scheduling needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Much faster access to mental health support compared to NHS waiting lists
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NHS Trusts and BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative service level contracts providing specialised assessment pathways for Neurodevelopmental Disorders including ASD and ADHD. Purple House Clinic extends its expertise to NHS partners to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes across regions.
• Healthcare Improvement ScotlandcoreOthersRegulatory partnership ensuring the Edinburgh clinic meets healthcare quality and safety standards. Provides assurance about the quality and safety of healthcare services delivered.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Psychiatry-UK: Major UK private provider of adult ADHD and autism assessment and titration via Right to Choose and self-pay. A direct peer competing for the same neurodevelopmental assessment demand that drives Purple House's NHS contract revenue and private assessments.
• Harley Therapy - London Psychology Group: Private psychology and therapy clinic group offering CBT, EMDR, and assessments to adults. Comparable provider of outpatient talking therapy and assessments, competing for the same self-referred and self-pay client base.
• ADHD 360: UK private ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and titration provider with national reach. Direct competitor in the same private-pay and NHS Right to Choose ADHD assessment category Purple House targets with its ADHD Assessment service.
• Clinical Partners: UK private mental health provider offering autism, ADHD, and talking therapy assessments and treatment for adults and children. Closest direct competitor to Purple House with overlapping assessment-led model, multidisciplinary clinicians, and similar product mix.

Others

• Healthcare Improvement Scotland (accreditor): Statutory body accrediting independent healthcare services in Scotland. Not a competitor, but a regulatory partner whose accreditation enables Purple House Edinburgh/Falkirk to operate and signals the compliance bar Purple House has cleared to operate as a healthcare provider.
• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: Specialist NHS provider of mental health services including child and adolescent psychotherapy and gender identity services. Adjacent system provider rather than direct competitor, but influences referral pathways and capacity constraints that drive demand to Purple House.

Regional players

• Alex Turner Psychology / Clinical Psychology Services: Regional private psychology clinic offering adult ADHD and autism assessment, talking therapy, and corporate wellbeing. Comparable service mix and clinical model, focused on specific UK regions where Purple House has clinic presence.

Broad incumbents

• Cygnet Health Care: UK-wide provider of mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services with hospital and residential settings. Broader incumbent serving similar patient populations but predominantly via commissioned and inpatient pathways rather than clinic-based outpatient therapy.
• Priory Group: Largest UK private mental health provider with inpatient and outpatient services across the full acuity spectrum. Broad incumbent offering autism, ADHD, and therapy services as part of a much wider portfolio; competes for the same self-pay and insured mental health demand.

Emerging players

• Beacon Therapy Group: UK private therapy and assessment practice offering talking therapies and ADHD/autism assessments. Emerging peer with overlapping outpatient model and similar target clientele, though at smaller scale than Purple House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/purplehouseclin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@purplehouseclinics
• Facebookfacebook.com/purplehouseclinicleicester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/purplehouseclinics
• Instagraminstagram.com/the.purple.house.clinic

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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