Mandy Kloppers ------Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist-------Therapy in Guildford, Surrey.UK
Malignant narcissists are by far the most damaging. Not only are they incredibly selfish and self-serving, as in: “What’s in it for me?”, they also display some antisocial traits and even a sadistic streak as well as a poor sense of self and lack of …
It’s a question that I am often asked, “Is my partner a narcissist or does he/she have autism?” There are some similarities between the two, namely a lack of empathy. Narcissists tend to be very selfish and their behavior and focus is driven by what’s …
A covert narcissist is just as damaging as an overt narcissist but they are clever at disguising their disorder. Instead of overt behaviour, they will ignore you, be passive-aggressive or disengage and replace you without any discussion. Their actions will have the same damaging result …
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for trauma CBT can be used for all sorts of problems ranging from anxiety, depression to post-traumatic stress disorder. I found this brilliant summary of CBT and have copied it below: The Secret of Overcoming Verbal Abuse: Getting Off the …
There are many common problems that lead to counselling, and the reasons are as varied as the many predicaments and life circumstances that exist for all people. Everyone has something that is causing them some sort of distress. Relationships, a difficult boss, an inability to …
The Victim-Rescuer-Persecutor Triangle The psychological drama triangle model is used to explain specific co-dependent, destructive inter-action patterns, which negatively impact our lives. Each position on this drama triangle has unique, readily identifiable characteristics. Whenever a person becomes entangled in any one of these positions, they …
The term Narcissist is commonly used these days and it seems like everyone can be called one at this point. We all have narcissistic tendencies but most of us have very mild tendencies. Someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder has severe symptoms – selfish, lacking empathy, need …
The root of codependency is the fear of abandonment. In order to move away from codependency, you need to believe in yourself and value yourself enough to know when to walk away, especially if the relationship is toxic. Individuals who fear abandonment often end up …
Compatibility Questionnaire Download: Discover how well suited you are… Emotional abuse isn’t physical abuse but it is a form of abuse against a person’s spirit and soul. Emotional abuse is far more subtle than physical abuse and causes added anxiety for the victim …
