Trauma-Informed Therapy for Survivors of Narcissistic Relationships

You might be here because in one or more relationships — with a parent, partner, sibling or colleague — you felt invisible, on edge or constantly doubting yourself.
Maybe you found yourself walking on eggshells, adjusting your words and feelings to avoid conflict or rejection. Over time, you may have begun to wonder:

“Am I too sensitive?”
“Why do I feel so drained all the time?”
“Did I imagine that? Or is something really wrong?”

If so, you are not alone — and the pain you feel is real. What you experienced may fall under what is commonly known as narcissistic abuse.
In a safe, trauma-informed space I offer, we can begin to make sense of your experience, reconnect you with your voice, and help you rebuild your life from a place of strength.

What Narcissistic Abuse Can Look Like

While every story is unique, common patterns include:

Emotional manipulation, criticism or covert control
Feeling misunderstood or gaslighted — being told you’re “too much”, “too sensitive” or that “you made it all up”
Having to adapt, minimise, or deny your own feelings to keep the peace
Feeling chronically anxious, depleted, or disconnected from yourself
Carrying the burden of others’ moods, blame or shame
Losing trust in yourself, doubting your instincts, or becoming hyper-vigilant

These are not signs of weakness — they are the understandable responses of someone who’s been subject to relational trauma.

The Hidden Impact of This Kind of Trauma

Trauma from narcissistic abuse often isn’t recognised for what it is. And so it leaves deeper embeds:

A nervous system on alert, feeling unsafe even when there’s no immediate danger
Low self-esteem or constantly needing external validation
Difficulty forming healthy boundaries or saying “no”
Struggling to know what you want, what you feel, or who you are
Repeating patterns in relationships, feeling stuck, or fearing intimacy

These are all signals that your system is trying to protect you — but also wrestling with wounds that have never been spoken to or held.

How Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Help You Heal

Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about reclaiming your voice, releasing the hold of the past, and moving into your own life with clarity and choice.
Working together, we’ll:

Gently explore what happened and how it impacted you — emotionally, relationally and physically
Identify patterns that still keep you stuck, and bring them into conscious awareness
Use evidence-based tools (including EMDR if appropriate) to help your system release the lodged trauma
Restore your sense of self — your values, your choices, your voice
Build practical skills to reclaim boundaries, ride emotional waves, and relate from a place of empowerment

In short: I don’t want you simply to survive — I want you to thrive.

Take the Step to Reclaim Your Life

The first step is simple but courageous: allowing yourself to be seen, believed and held.
Reach out at nv.counselling@gmail.com or 07900 816994, or use the contact form here