Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Counselling in South East Queensland, QLD
My clients often look confident and capable but feel unsettled inside. They long for connection yet fear being truly seen. Relationships can feel too intense or too distant. Many live with a harsh inner critic and a need to prove their worth, while quietly feeling empty or ashamed. What they want most is to feel real, to find a steadier sense of self not tied to success or approval. In our work, they begin to trust, connect more deeply, and relate to themselves and others with greater honesty and ease.
My clients often look confident and capable but feel unsettled inside. They long for connection yet fear being truly seen. Relationships can feel too intense or too distant. Many live with a harsh inner critic and a need to prove their worth, while quietly feeling empty or ashamed. What they want most is to feel real, to find a steadier sense of self not tied to success or approval. In our work, they begin to trust, connect more deeply, and relate to themselves and others with greater honesty and ease.
Clair Pinks is a Psychologist, she holds a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters in Counselling and is a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist whom has experience across the lifespan with individuals and groups supporting a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, emotion regulation support, sense of hopelessness, life transitions, and facing a life-threatening illness. Clair’s approach is gentle and compassionate, with the creation of safety fundamental.
Clair Pinks is a Psychologist, she holds a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters in Counselling and is a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist whom has experience across the lifespan with individuals and groups supporting a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, emotion regulation support, sense of hopelessness, life transitions, and facing a life-threatening illness. Clair’s approach is gentle and compassionate, with the creation of safety fundamental.
As an experienced Snr psychologist and Director at All Access Psychology, I conduct assessment and treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples with NDIS, Workcover QLD, DVA, Medicare and Private Health Ins facing a variety of concerns including PTSD and complex trauma, relationship issues, personality disorders, and alcohol use and addiction issues. I am skilled in working with individuals managing life stresses, mood disorders such as bipolar and schizoaffective disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and ASD. I also have expertise in addressing eating disorders, intellectual impairments, and physical disabilities.
As an experienced Snr psychologist and Director at All Access Psychology, I conduct assessment and treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples with NDIS, Workcover QLD, DVA, Medicare and Private Health Ins facing a variety of concerns including PTSD and complex trauma, relationship issues, personality disorders, and alcohol use and addiction issues. I am skilled in working with individuals managing life stresses, mood disorders such as bipolar and schizoaffective disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and ASD. I also have expertise in addressing eating disorders, intellectual impairments, and physical disabilities.
Emily has a strong interest in trauma-related presentations, including PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. Additionally, she works with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. She offers psychological assessments for clients of all ages and presentations (e.g., ADHD, ASD, personality, intellectual, etc.).
Emily has a strong interest in trauma-related presentations, including PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. Additionally, she works with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. She offers psychological assessments for clients of all ages and presentations (e.g., ADHD, ASD, personality, intellectual, etc.).
Neutral Zone counselling has been created to provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space where my priority for you is to feel respected, supported & understood. A safe environment for anyone over 18 navigating difficult times, experiencing life-changing events including separation/divorce, grief & loss, depression & anxiety. Additionally, I provide leadership support, collaborating with high-achieving business individuals creating realistic goals to achieve work-life balance & manifesting success in their private & professional lives. As a Counsellor, Wellness coach & Level 1 Irest teacher, my approach is Holistic.
Neutral Zone counselling has been created to provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space where my priority for you is to feel respected, supported & understood. A safe environment for anyone over 18 navigating difficult times, experiencing life-changing events including separation/divorce, grief & loss, depression & anxiety. Additionally, I provide leadership support, collaborating with high-achieving business individuals creating realistic goals to achieve work-life balance & manifesting success in their private & professional lives. As a Counsellor, Wellness coach & Level 1 Irest teacher, my approach is Holistic.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
When life becomes challenging, our time together will support you to overcome mental and emotional obstacles to thriving and living well. My work is trauma informed with multiple evidence-based and evidence-informed therapy methodologies to provide an wholistic approach. Private health funds have approved my psychotherapy work with provider numbers, if you have the appropriate health insurance cover. I work with private clients only, and support students of Gestalt Psychotherapy. Schedule a complimentary discovery call, through my website.
When life becomes challenging, our time together will support you to overcome mental and emotional obstacles to thriving and living well. My work is trauma informed with multiple evidence-based and evidence-informed therapy methodologies to provide an wholistic approach. Private health funds have approved my psychotherapy work with provider numbers, if you have the appropriate health insurance cover. I work with private clients only, and support students of Gestalt Psychotherapy. Schedule a complimentary discovery call, through my website.
Life brings challenges in many forms. Whether it is navigating family and relationship difficulties, coping with stress or trauma, supporting a teenager through a tough stage, or adapting to a new culture and environment, at times, these experiences can feel overwhelming. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, be heard without judgment, and explore new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships.I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to provide personalised support tailored to each client’s needs.
Life brings challenges in many forms. Whether it is navigating family and relationship difficulties, coping with stress or trauma, supporting a teenager through a tough stage, or adapting to a new culture and environment, at times, these experiences can feel overwhelming. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, be heard without judgment, and explore new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships.I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to provide personalised support tailored to each client’s needs.
Christine Marsden at Quatro Wellbeing is dedicated to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your health path. She works with couples and individuals. She trained as a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist. This means she works with you from the inside out. To help you gain awareness of what informs your patterns, your life journey and life story and influences. Her work helps you reach a place where you understand what you want to change, build or strengthen.
Christine Marsden at Quatro Wellbeing is dedicated to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your health path. She works with couples and individuals. She trained as a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist. This means she works with you from the inside out. To help you gain awareness of what informs your patterns, your life journey and life story and influences. Her work helps you reach a place where you understand what you want to change, build or strengthen.
My central focus is the strengthening of my clients by helping them re-connect with their ‘true self’ . All of us seek this vital inner-connection to our selves. Without this felt connection we can feel lost, disconnected and inauthentic. We find various ways of managing this, many of which make us more distanced from ourselves, keeping us feeling stuck and and less connected to others. My model incorporates both talking therapy and Brainspotting to explore and process any blocks (past traumas) to self connection. Once connected to oneself, personal growth begins and symptoms diminish allowing life to flourish.
My central focus is the strengthening of my clients by helping them re-connect with their ‘true self’ . All of us seek this vital inner-connection to our selves. Without this felt connection we can feel lost, disconnected and inauthentic. We find various ways of managing this, many of which make us more distanced from ourselves, keeping us feeling stuck and and less connected to others. My model incorporates both talking therapy and Brainspotting to explore and process any blocks (past traumas) to self connection. Once connected to oneself, personal growth begins and symptoms diminish allowing life to flourish.
You're looking for change, but not the same old, same old. You're looking for someone a little different, with a different approach. You're looking to understand, deeply, how you came to be where you are, and which direction to go from here. My work is designed to provide my clients with clarity, meaning and direction. I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders. I have a specialty area in supporting adolescents and my focus is on working with these issues within the context of the family structure.
You're looking for change, but not the same old, same old. You're looking for someone a little different, with a different approach. You're looking to understand, deeply, how you came to be where you are, and which direction to go from here. My work is designed to provide my clients with clarity, meaning and direction. I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders. I have a specialty area in supporting adolescents and my focus is on working with these issues within the context of the family structure.
Caring, mature & responsible multi-level Counsellor providing guidance & working with individuals who have diverse needs in the community regarding life transitions - individual or family orientated, grief & loss, relationships issues, loneliness, stress & anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, abuse - emotional, physical or substance & self-esteem issues. Assisting individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their inner strengths.
Caring, mature & responsible multi-level Counsellor providing guidance & working with individuals who have diverse needs in the community regarding life transitions - individual or family orientated, grief & loss, relationships issues, loneliness, stress & anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, abuse - emotional, physical or substance & self-esteem issues. Assisting individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their inner strengths.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba, Coomera and Miami on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba, Coomera and Miami on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
With over 14 years of experience, I offer compassionate, specialised, evidence-based support to recover from
- The impact of narcissistic abuse and domestic/family violence
- Addictions and unhealthy coping
- Grief, trauma, and other challenging circumstances.
Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
With over 14 years of experience, I offer compassionate, specialised, evidence-based support to recover from
- The impact of narcissistic abuse and domestic/family violence
- Addictions and unhealthy coping
- Grief, trauma, and other challenging circumstances.
Dedicated and compassionate counsellor with proven expertise in treating clients with diverse mental health challenges. Specialised in therapeutic approaches for complex trauma, PTSD, neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, autism), mood disorders, relationship issues, and addiction. Committed to creating safe, empathetic spaces for clients to heal and develop effective coping strategies.
Dedicated and compassionate counsellor with proven expertise in treating clients with diverse mental health challenges. Specialised in therapeutic approaches for complex trauma, PTSD, neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, autism), mood disorders, relationship issues, and addiction. Committed to creating safe, empathetic spaces for clients to heal and develop effective coping strategies.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
David guides people toward lasting personal freedom through a whole-person, integrative approach that honours the connection between mind, body, emotion, energy, and inner awareness. Drawing on transpersonal psychology and a blend of energetic, emotional, and body-based practices, his work supports deep healing and transformation, gently dissolving long-held patterns and opening the way to a more grounded, connected, and vibrant life. Whether you're seeking greater direction, clarity, and confidence or calm, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, David offers a clear, embodied path forward.
David guides people toward lasting personal freedom through a whole-person, integrative approach that honours the connection between mind, body, emotion, energy, and inner awareness. Drawing on transpersonal psychology and a blend of energetic, emotional, and body-based practices, his work supports deep healing and transformation, gently dissolving long-held patterns and opening the way to a more grounded, connected, and vibrant life. Whether you're seeking greater direction, clarity, and confidence or calm, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, David offers a clear, embodied path forward.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
Clive Jones
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Bundall, QLD 4217
Waitlist for new clients
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
There is a finality to symptoms such as insecurity, depression, anger and anxiety. Exploring one’s psyche can lead us on a path of transformation, creativity, authenticity to oneself and healing. Jungian therapy is a process suited to anyone with an interest in knowing more about themselves. As Jung said “one does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious” and so Jungian therapy is a journey of awakening inner aspects one may not have realised they carried, aspects brought forth which may have hindered a connection to ourselves and to others.
There is a finality to symptoms such as insecurity, depression, anger and anxiety. Exploring one’s psyche can lead us on a path of transformation, creativity, authenticity to oneself and healing. Jungian therapy is a process suited to anyone with an interest in knowing more about themselves. As Jung said “one does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious” and so Jungian therapy is a journey of awakening inner aspects one may not have realised they carried, aspects brought forth which may have hindered a connection to ourselves and to others.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Counsellors
What type of therapy is best for narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best treated with talk therapy, which could involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, gestalt therapy, or similar approaches. A therapist will help a patient uncover the feelings that may drive their behavior and discover how to engage with themselves and those around them with greater empathy and understanding, fewer demands, and less defensiveness, with the goal of developing a more authentic sense of self that enables healthier relationships.
How do therapists treat NPD?
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, and continually focusing patients on relationships, community, and connection, a therapist, through talk therapy, may be able to help someone with NPD change. In sessions, a therapist will help an individual achieve relief from their current stressors, including the treatment of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. A therapist may also help an individual to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms, learn new ways of interacting with others, and eventually become able to feel and display empathy.
Can a narcissist be cured with therapy?
Therapy can be effective. After a serious setback or great loss, someone with NPD may be forced to recognize that they are not immune to life’s challenges. That can spur feelings of melancholy and depression that lead them to seek professional help. Once an individual decides to seek help, they have already taken a step that the majority of those with NPD never will. Still, people with NPD often quit therapy as they naturally resist feeling vulnerable, being challenged, or admitting to flaws.
How can you get narcissistic personality disorder treatment for someone?
It is notoriously difficult to convince someone with NPD to seek help. With their feelings of superiority, they may be unlikely to recognize or acknowledge that they have a problem, or that their problem is narcissism. Sometimes, they are aware that they are arrogant and that others resent them but they don’t see it as a problem because they are convinced of their superiority. People with NPD have trouble maintaining relationships, but family members and others who do feel close to them, and whose presence they value, may be able to encourage them to seek therapy.