Who is Mandy Saligari? Parenting, addiction and relationships expert on Channel 5 and This Morning
Mandy is the founder and clinical director of Charter, a Harley Street outpatient clinic specialising in private addiction treatment
IN YOU'VE seen Channel 5's In Therapy over the last few months, you'll recognise Mandy Saligari – and she also features on ITV's This Morning.
Numerous TV stars, including the likes of Kerry Katona and Danielle Lloyd, have divulged their innermost thoughts to therapist. Here's what you need to know about her...
Who is Mandy Saligari?
Mandy Saligari is an addiction, parenting and relationships expert who features on Channel 5’s In Therapy series.
She is also the founder and clinical director of Charter, one of London’s leading outpatient clinics specialising in private addiction treatment.
Mandy’s experienced addiction recovery first hand when she herself received treatment in 1990, while she was working as a TV producer.
She then made the transition from patient to therapist and now, 20 years on, specialises in treating those affected by addiction.
What is In Therapy all about?
In Therapy is a Channel 5 show which sees celebrities pour their hearts out to Mandy about their struggles.
These include battles with drug abuse, abusive relationships, and family feuds – giving fans an insight into the celeb’s deepest and darkest fears and emotions.
It is filmed over several sessions in Mandy’s office and the subjects can get very emotional as they open up about their experiences.
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Who has taken part in In Therapy?
The show has already seen actress Danniella Westbrook, pop and reality TV star Kerry Katona, TOWIE cast member Gemma Collins and Loose Women favourite Coleen Nolan take part.
TOWIE star Lauren Goodger and former Miss England Danielle Lloyd have also featured.
Danniella’s show aired in June 2016 and saw her open up about her public battle with cocaine and being sexually abused as a school girl.
Gemma featured on the show and spoke about fluctuating weight, her rocky love life and her miscarriage.
In November, viewers saw Kerry break down as she spoke about her mother’s suicide attempt, her troubled childhood and her guilt over what she has put her children through over the years.