Narcissistic Abuse Counselling

Narcissistic abuse is a form of psychological manipulation that can happen in romantic relationships, families, friendships, or workplaces. It's often subtle and insidious - unlike physical abuse, there are no visible bruises, making it harder to recognise what's happening.


Someone engaging in narcissistic abuse typically displays patterns designed to control and manipulate you. They might shower you with affection one moment, then withdraw it completely the next. They may twist your words, deny things they've said, or make you feel like you're overreacting. This gaslighting makes you question your own perception of reality.

How It Can Show Up

You might find yourself constantly second-guessing your thoughts and feelings, or walking on eggshells around someone. Perhaps you've lost confidence in your own judgement, or feel overwhelmed by confusion about what's real. Many people describe feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, or depressed.


Even after the relationship ends, the effects linger. You might struggle with trusting others or yourself, feel hypervigilant about people's motives, or find yourself replaying conversations. Some describe feeling "stuck" - knowing the relationship was harmful but struggling to move forward.

How Counselling Helps

Recovery isn't just about understanding what happened - it's about rebuilding your sense of self and learning to trust yourself again. In our work together, we create a space where your experiences are believed and validated without judgement. We'll explore how the relationship affected you, help you recognise manipulation tactics, and work on rebuilding confidence in your own perceptions.


Together, we'll strengthen your internal compass, establish healthy boundaries, and explore patterns that might help prevent similar situations in the future. The goal is helping you rediscover your voice and move forward with greater self-trust and clarity.

The therapeutic work in narcissistic abuse recovery can involve:

Radical acceptance - Acknowledging that abusive relationship dynamics are not going to change, no matter how hard you try to make it work.

Individuation - Untangling from toxic dynamics and re-establishing a healthy sense of self separate from an other.

Self-compassion - No more beating yourself up, showing compassion to yourself in the way that you would offer to an other going through a similar challenge.

Inner critic - Awareness of the early critical voices that have been shaping your internal world and transforming them into an inner coach fit for your life today.


If you've experienced narcissistic abuse and would like to explore how counselling might help, please get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation.

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