Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Psychologists and Therapists in Rowville, VIC
Many grew up with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents and learnt that being responsible, keeping the peace, becoming the peacekeeper, or carrying everyone else's needs.
With over 24 years' experience, I specialise in supporting women recovering from emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, childhood emotional neglect, people-pleasing, trauma, and complex family relationships. My trauma-informed approach combines counselling, nervous system regulation, practical tools that support lasting change and healing.
Many grew up with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents and learnt that being responsible, keeping the peace, becoming the peacekeeper, or carrying everyone else's needs.
With over 24 years' experience, I specialise in supporting women recovering from emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, childhood emotional neglect, people-pleasing, trauma, and complex family relationships. My trauma-informed approach combines counselling, nervous system regulation, practical tools that support lasting change and healing.
Tim implements a practical approach into his work and seeks to meet clients where they are at to navigate their challenges and offer ways to solve complex issues collaboratively. Tim seeks to empower clients to see their worth and take control of the challenges they are facing.
Tim draws upon multiple evidenced-based approaches to meet clients’ needs including dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, schema therapy, and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. Tim offers an understanding and empathetic voice in his work and enjoys working with clients to build their sense of mastery.
Tim implements a practical approach into his work and seeks to meet clients where they are at to navigate their challenges and offer ways to solve complex issues collaboratively. Tim seeks to empower clients to see their worth and take control of the challenges they are facing.
Tim draws upon multiple evidenced-based approaches to meet clients’ needs including dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, schema therapy, and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. Tim offers an understanding and empathetic voice in his work and enjoys working with clients to build their sense of mastery.
As a psychotherapist I create a field, I prepare the ground and the conditions, I set processes in motion, I resonate and synchronise with the rhythm of the person. I help the person to centre inside, to anchor in the body, in the present and in reality. What I am most interested in is the relationship people have with themselves. Most problems that occur in interpersonal relationships have to do with conflict within us. My work is about lowering fears, taking small and big courageous steps, regaining the capacity to love, rebuilding trust in ourselves so that we can find and follow our path.
As a psychotherapist I create a field, I prepare the ground and the conditions, I set processes in motion, I resonate and synchronise with the rhythm of the person. I help the person to centre inside, to anchor in the body, in the present and in reality. What I am most interested in is the relationship people have with themselves. Most problems that occur in interpersonal relationships have to do with conflict within us. My work is about lowering fears, taking small and big courageous steps, regaining the capacity to love, rebuilding trust in ourselves so that we can find and follow our path.
As a counsellor my role is to create a safe space for you to explore the issues that you are dealing with in your life, to find understanding, peace and resolution. If you are experiencing frustration, anxiety, depression or trauma from the challenges of everyday life, loss, bereavement, the end of relationships, or abuse, I am comfortable sitting with you and quietly exploring the emotions and thoughts which arise. I intentionally keep my fees affordable, so that cost isn't a barrier for people to access help.
As a counsellor my role is to create a safe space for you to explore the issues that you are dealing with in your life, to find understanding, peace and resolution. If you are experiencing frustration, anxiety, depression or trauma from the challenges of everyday life, loss, bereavement, the end of relationships, or abuse, I am comfortable sitting with you and quietly exploring the emotions and thoughts which arise. I intentionally keep my fees affordable, so that cost isn't a barrier for people to access help.
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
Reconnect with yourself and restore inner steadiness.
Create a more balanced way of living—where your energy is steady, your needs matter, and life begins to feel more joyful again.
Many women reach a point where the way they’ve been living is no longer sustainable—for their energy, wellbeing, or the life they’re ready to step into.
I support women to unwind patterns of overgiving and self-abandonment shaped by trauma, conditioning, or difficult relationships—often leading to burnout.
This work builds awareness, self-compassion, and a stronger internal foundation so you can relate to yourself in a way that feels safe and grounded.
Reconnect with yourself and restore inner steadiness.
Create a more balanced way of living—where your energy is steady, your needs matter, and life begins to feel more joyful again.
Many women reach a point where the way they’ve been living is no longer sustainable—for their energy, wellbeing, or the life they’re ready to step into.
I support women to unwind patterns of overgiving and self-abandonment shaped by trauma, conditioning, or difficult relationships—often leading to burnout.
This work builds awareness, self-compassion, and a stronger internal foundation so you can relate to yourself in a way that feels safe and grounded.
My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex-PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex-PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Why should I talk to you, Psych Sami and Co.?
Sometimes the difficulties of life can just become too much to manage on our own, and we all need someone to talk to.
Psych Sami & Co, have spent much time working as therapists, counsellors and Psychologists on helplines around Australia and private practices. Sami discovered there is a need for more immediate, uncomplicated and faster access to a therapist.
Why should I talk to you, Psych Sami and Co.?
Sometimes the difficulties of life can just become too much to manage on our own, and we all need someone to talk to.
Psych Sami & Co, have spent much time working as therapists, counsellors and Psychologists on helplines around Australia and private practices. Sami discovered there is a need for more immediate, uncomplicated and faster access to a therapist.
We believe that change comes from within ourselves.
As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices.
Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
We believe that change comes from within ourselves.
As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices.
Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
I also use a broad range of evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, ImagoCouples, Gottman Method, Developmental Couples Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narcissistic Abuse Therapy.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
I also use a broad range of evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, ImagoCouples, Gottman Method, Developmental Couples Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narcissistic Abuse Therapy.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
Therapy doesn't always have to take place within four walls. For some people, being outdoors makes it easier to slow down, breathe, and begin talking about what feels difficult. This is why I offer walk-and-talk therapy in natural outdoor settings, alongside online sessions, giving you the opportunity to choose the environment that feels most comfortable and supportive.
I offer integrative psychotherapy for adults and young people aged 14 and over. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in an understanding of the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system.
Therapy doesn't always have to take place within four walls. For some people, being outdoors makes it easier to slow down, breathe, and begin talking about what feels difficult. This is why I offer walk-and-talk therapy in natural outdoor settings, alongside online sessions, giving you the opportunity to choose the environment that feels most comfortable and supportive.
I offer integrative psychotherapy for adults and young people aged 14 and over. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in an understanding of the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding.
My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home.
If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding.
My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home.
If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
I believe the most effective therapy happens when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your own care. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my role is to work alongside you, helping you understand patterns, build practical skills, and move towards the life you want using evidence-based approaches tailored to your goals.
Through Accessible Psychology, I provide Australia-wide telehealth, increasing access to quality mental health care for people in remote communities and for those who find face-to-face appointments difficult, overwhelming, or impractical.
I believe the most effective therapy happens when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your own care. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my role is to work alongside you, helping you understand patterns, build practical skills, and move towards the life you want using evidence-based approaches tailored to your goals.
Through Accessible Psychology, I provide Australia-wide telehealth, increasing access to quality mental health care for people in remote communities and for those who find face-to-face appointments difficult, overwhelming, or impractical.
This is Zain, BNurs , BParamedicS, MCouns&Psy. I’m a registered counsellor with PACFA, who works with both adults and adolescents. I employ a person-cantered approach to therapy whilst also implementing other therapeutic intervention techniques. During therapy I aim to understand each individual and the personal circumstances that surround their life. My main focus is to provide a safe space that allows clients to feel comfortable when expressing themselves, ultimately allowing me to understand their perspective and encouraging positive change in their life. Common therapy techniques I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
This is Zain, BNurs , BParamedicS, MCouns&Psy. I’m a registered counsellor with PACFA, who works with both adults and adolescents. I employ a person-cantered approach to therapy whilst also implementing other therapeutic intervention techniques. During therapy I aim to understand each individual and the personal circumstances that surround their life. My main focus is to provide a safe space that allows clients to feel comfortable when expressing themselves, ultimately allowing me to understand their perspective and encouraging positive change in their life. Common therapy techniques I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
The two mountains represent the client and the therapist. Both face their own unique mountains to climb, with all sorts of challenges and hazards ahead. The therapist offers their guidance, not from a superior view, but from a unique angle where they may see things that the client is not able to. I love to work with a diverse range of people so as to learn together in figuring out the next steps clients might take.
The two mountains represent the client and the therapist. Both face their own unique mountains to climb, with all sorts of challenges and hazards ahead. The therapist offers their guidance, not from a superior view, but from a unique angle where they may see things that the client is not able to. I love to work with a diverse range of people so as to learn together in figuring out the next steps clients might take.
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves—especially when life feels stuck, relationships are strained, or familiar emotional patterns keep resurfacing. My approach is thoughtful and steady, offering a space where you can say the things you don’t usually say, feel what’s often pushed aside, and begin to make sense of it all with support. Some people come to explore long-standing difficulties or early experiences that still shape how they relate to others and themselves. Others are navigating parenting, grief, anxiety, or identity changes in the present.
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves—especially when life feels stuck, relationships are strained, or familiar emotional patterns keep resurfacing. My approach is thoughtful and steady, offering a space where you can say the things you don’t usually say, feel what’s often pushed aside, and begin to make sense of it all with support. Some people come to explore long-standing difficulties or early experiences that still shape how they relate to others and themselves. Others are navigating parenting, grief, anxiety, or identity changes in the present.
I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm and are ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. They may face unresolved trauma, emotional struggles, or relationship challenges. They seek a safe, supportive space to gain clarity and untangle their feelings. Their goal is to feel balanced, connected to their true self, and empowered to navigate life with confidence. They’re motivated by a desire for growth and a deeper sense of peace, authenticity, and fulfillment.
I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm and are ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. They may face unresolved trauma, emotional struggles, or relationship challenges. They seek a safe, supportive space to gain clarity and untangle their feelings. Their goal is to feel balanced, connected to their true self, and empowered to navigate life with confidence. They’re motivated by a desire for growth and a deeper sense of peace, authenticity, and fulfillment.
I offer a unique blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals overcome a wide range of challenges. My areas of expertise include working with individuals who possess strong defensive traits, have experienced difficult upbringings, and are grappling with unresolved trauma, addition, sexual issues, anger, anxiety, and relational and professional problems.
I offer a unique blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals overcome a wide range of challenges. My areas of expertise include working with individuals who possess strong defensive traits, have experienced difficult upbringings, and are grappling with unresolved trauma, addition, sexual issues, anger, anxiety, and relational and professional problems.
My clients are diverse and come from different cultures and are different ages and genders. Talking about their issues in a safe, secure, confidential space is therapeutic in itself, as is the importance of empowering my clients, validating their concerns, and normalising their experiences. Sometimes this is all my clients need. Others require assistance in setting goals, acquiring tools to manage their anxiety, tools to help them live independant, flourishing lives, knowing that they have the strategies, techniques and of course insight into themselves.
My clients are diverse and come from different cultures and are different ages and genders. Talking about their issues in a safe, secure, confidential space is therapeutic in itself, as is the importance of empowering my clients, validating their concerns, and normalising their experiences. Sometimes this is all my clients need. Others require assistance in setting goals, acquiring tools to manage their anxiety, tools to help them live independant, flourishing lives, knowing that they have the strategies, techniques and of course insight into themselves.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists
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.