Silvia Purdie established Place Consultancy in 2020.
She brings over three decades of community leadership and innovation: Counselling and mental health
Silvia is a trained counsellor and supervisor, working in private practice in Upper Hutt and online.
Faith-based environmental action. Silvia convenes the Christchurch group of A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand. She is active in establishing Eco Church NZ, and developing a Zero Waste programme for churches.
Author and trainer
Silvia speaks regularly on a range of topics, including climate change and mental health. Two books recently published: 'Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Women in Creation Care' 'Moving On: Grief in Ministry Transition' She has also published a collection of Psalms for children and all-age worship called 'Let's Say a Psalm' |
Presbyterian Minister, wedding and funeral celebrant
Silvia is a National Ordained Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. She has held several positions of national and regional leadership, including 5 years on the ministry policy board.
She holds a Bachelor of Theology, a Post graduate Diploma in Theology through Otago University, and a Diploma in Ministry through the PCANZ.
Silvia is a National Ordained Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. She has held several positions of national and regional leadership, including 5 years on the ministry policy board.
She holds a Bachelor of Theology, a Post graduate Diploma in Theology through Otago University, and a Diploma in Ministry through the PCANZ.
Early Childhood Education and Youth Work
In her work nationally as a youth co-ordinator Silvia trained youth workers and developed inter-church national youth ministry network.
Trained through Playcentre, Silvia was a supervisor, Bicultural Officer and Education Convenor. She is passionate about pre-school music!
In her work nationally as a youth co-ordinator Silvia trained youth workers and developed inter-church national youth ministry network.
Trained through Playcentre, Silvia was a supervisor, Bicultural Officer and Education Convenor. She is passionate about pre-school music!