With Narcissists, Action Always Speaks Louder Than Words
When we start a new relationship, we let a few things go that we might not later. We don’t always set boundaries or recognise so-called ‘red flags’. The adrenaline is…
Category: FREE FROM CODEPENDENCY
Treat Codependency Like Any Other Addiction
A recent study in Australia stated that up to 240 million people worldwide are addicted to something. Drugs, alcohol, internet, sex, shopping, eating were all mentioned. These were just the…
Narcissist Abuse Syndrome: Elements of Stockholm Syndrome and PTSD
I once had a client who was involved with the most abusive, self-absorbed, self-centred, controlling man you could ever imagine. He abused her physically, emotionally, financially and verbally to the…
Recognise Your Inner Critic And How It Works
The concept of an inner critic is well known but most people have to deal with more than one manifestation. There might be one that attacks you for doing too much…
Reflecting On The Four Pillars Of Relationship Success: A Husband And Wife Discussion
Join me and my wife, Inass where we discuss how the four pillars of relationship success have impacted us as a couple…
The Three Stages of Narcissist Relationships: A Roller-Coaster Ride
Narcissists are the archetypal Jekyll and Hyde characters, one way one moment, one way the next…
Codependency? Control Not Love
These days we throw the words “narcissist” and “codependent” around like confetti. It is easy to label someone who appears self-centred as the former and one who gives a little bit too much as the latter.
What Is Inner Child Therapy?
I have always held a keen interest in Inner Child Therapy and incorporate it into my work with clients as much as possible. I truly believe that it can touch…