Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Counselling in Oxford

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Key for Change
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you baffled by your relationship with a narcissist? Are you exhausted by the mind games, gaslighting, and deceit? Have your friends grown tired of hearing you talk about the same issues? Don't worry, you're not alone. Narcissists are notoriously difficult personalities. They're sly, conniving, and incredibly devious. Until you've experienced their abuse, it's hard to understand. This often leads to victims feeling increasingly isolated, which exacerbates the narcissist's control and creates fertile ground for further abuse. It's no wonder such relationships compromise your sanity.
Are you baffled by your relationship with a narcissist? Are you exhausted by the mind games, gaslighting, and deceit? Have your friends grown tired of hearing you talk about the same issues? Don't worry, you're not alone. Narcissists are notoriously difficult personalities. They're sly, conniving, and incredibly devious. Until you've experienced their abuse, it's hard to understand. This often leads to victims feeling increasingly isolated, which exacerbates the narcissist's control and creates fertile ground for further abuse. It's no wonder such relationships compromise your sanity.
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Anicca Moxley-Wyles (Online Practice)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer a non-judgemental, safe environment to help you understand yourself and your life. Counselling can support you to find your own insights, new ways of being with yourself and others, and work towards healing and freedom. It can be a space to get things off your chest, rest or reset, find perspective and understanding in life and relationships, as well as having someone to really hear and be with you as you share and explore what is difficult. My practice is informed by Buddhist philosophy and meditation, which I have been exploring and supporting others with for over 15 years, emphasising embodied awareness and compassion.
I offer a non-judgemental, safe environment to help you understand yourself and your life. Counselling can support you to find your own insights, new ways of being with yourself and others, and work towards healing and freedom. It can be a space to get things off your chest, rest or reset, find perspective and understanding in life and relationships, as well as having someone to really hear and be with you as you share and explore what is difficult. My practice is informed by Buddhist philosophy and meditation, which I have been exploring and supporting others with for over 15 years, emphasising embodied awareness and compassion.
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Wyon Stansfeld
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
01865 638265 View 01865 638265
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HelpForAll Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
01865 537028 x0044 View 01865 537028 x0044
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Marco Moretto
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oxford OX4
I am registered with the HCPC and have obtained my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Padua in Italy. I have experience working with individuals who have a variety of complex emotional needs, including those with diagnoses of complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, phobias, GAD, depression, and mental health issues related to neuro-developmental disorders (ASC & ADHD). Since 2010, I have worked in my career in a variety of contexts, and I still do. I approach treatment with an integrated, person-centered methodology. primarily utilizing third wave methodologies and trauma-focused concepts.
I am registered with the HCPC and have obtained my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Padua in Italy. I have experience working with individuals who have a variety of complex emotional needs, including those with diagnoses of complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, phobias, GAD, depression, and mental health issues related to neuro-developmental disorders (ASC & ADHD). Since 2010, I have worked in my career in a variety of contexts, and I still do. I approach treatment with an integrated, person-centered methodology. primarily utilizing third wave methodologies and trauma-focused concepts.
01865 598615 View 01865 598615
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Guy Turton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX3
Reviewers and seekers like yourself might be uncertain about what therapy is. You might imagine it's like going to see the doctor to get a plan to be fixed or you may imagine Therapy to be more like a craft/art/magic. Or something else. I don't have fixed ideas about what you bring, how you bring it and what sort of person you might be. I'm not sure what you want, but i'm interested to start exploring it together with you. You may not know what you want and thats ok too. It is ok to reach out from a position of not knowing and uncertainty. Sitting a room together will give you a lot of information.
Reviewers and seekers like yourself might be uncertain about what therapy is. You might imagine it's like going to see the doctor to get a plan to be fixed or you may imagine Therapy to be more like a craft/art/magic. Or something else. I don't have fixed ideas about what you bring, how you bring it and what sort of person you might be. I'm not sure what you want, but i'm interested to start exploring it together with you. You may not know what you want and thats ok too. It is ok to reach out from a position of not knowing and uncertainty. Sitting a room together will give you a lot of information.
01865 638770 View 01865 638770
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Emma Jane Woo
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Oxford OX4
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
01865 638421 View 01865 638421
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Inner Citadel
PhD
Verified Verified
Oxford OX44
Inner Citadel is a clinic and training institute founded by Dr Tanya Lecchi (HCPC Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist). Our mission is to offer evidence-based therapies to people interested in exploring their lived experience in depth, helping our clients manage their clinical symptoms while finding greater authenticity and fulfilment in their daily lives. We offer a safe, quiet and private space.
Inner Citadel is a clinic and training institute founded by Dr Tanya Lecchi (HCPC Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist). Our mission is to offer evidence-based therapies to people interested in exploring their lived experience in depth, helping our clients manage their clinical symptoms while finding greater authenticity and fulfilment in their daily lives. We offer a safe, quiet and private space.
01865 638842 View 01865 638842
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John-Henry Carter
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX1
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
01865 950946 View 01865 950946
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Joanne Carney-Osborne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX2
Hello, I am Joanne. I have been a family therapist in the NHS for over 20yrs. I have recently retired from working with young people and their families in Camhs and now I am offering family therapy privately. I have also worked as a family therapist in Adult Psychological Services. I work with families facing difficulties with mental health issues which are then impacting on communication/relationships within the family.
Hello, I am Joanne. I have been a family therapist in the NHS for over 20yrs. I have recently retired from working with young people and their families in Camhs and now I am offering family therapy privately. I have also worked as a family therapist in Adult Psychological Services. I work with families facing difficulties with mental health issues which are then impacting on communication/relationships within the family.
020 4538 0929 View 020 4538 0929
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Wesley Alan Powley-Baker
MA
Verified Verified
Oxford OX1
Are you at a crossroads? Have a problem to solve and are unsure how to? Stuck in a place but not sure what to do next? Thinking about your next career step? What to do in retirement? Dealing with a stressful relationship? I am skilled in successfully helping people find a way through their life journey, and I do that by letting them stay in charge and work things out on their own terms. My working style is compassionate and collaborative, guiding you to take that step confidently and flourish along the way. It’s not magic, but the results can be!
Are you at a crossroads? Have a problem to solve and are unsure how to? Stuck in a place but not sure what to do next? Thinking about your next career step? What to do in retirement? Dealing with a stressful relationship? I am skilled in successfully helping people find a way through their life journey, and I do that by letting them stay in charge and work things out on their own terms. My working style is compassionate and collaborative, guiding you to take that step confidently and flourish along the way. It’s not magic, but the results can be!
01865 954011 View 01865 954011
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Dr Melissa Barkan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
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Jayne Wright
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Oxford OX3
Hello and welcome to my profile. You maybe considering therapy for current or past experiences, to change old patterns, due to a significant life event or know that life just doesn't feel right. These challenges in life can lead to feeling isolated and alone. In therapy, you are not alone, I shall be with you in your journey to wellbeing. I work with people with many different issues including, ruminating, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, relationship conflict, after a trauma event or life changes. As an integrative therapist I can use different therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to suit your individual needs.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You maybe considering therapy for current or past experiences, to change old patterns, due to a significant life event or know that life just doesn't feel right. These challenges in life can lead to feeling isolated and alone. In therapy, you are not alone, I shall be with you in your journey to wellbeing. I work with people with many different issues including, ruminating, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, relationship conflict, after a trauma event or life changes. As an integrative therapist I can use different therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to suit your individual needs.
01865 537260 View 01865 537260
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Jozef Bries
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Oxford OX4
I provide a private and safe therapeutic space for you to speak about anything that may be bothering or troubling you in your life. I will listen to you, offering you my thoughts and reflections.   I am both a senior accredited psychotherapist and counsellor holding over 12 years clinical experience as well as a paramedic and helicopter flight paramedic with over 20 years clinical experience.  Sessions last 50 minutes.  My fee is £80 per session but I do offer some low cost concessionary fees.  Please contact me directly to discuss availability.  I work both in person in London and Oxford as well as online. 
I provide a private and safe therapeutic space for you to speak about anything that may be bothering or troubling you in your life. I will listen to you, offering you my thoughts and reflections.   I am both a senior accredited psychotherapist and counsellor holding over 12 years clinical experience as well as a paramedic and helicopter flight paramedic with over 20 years clinical experience.  Sessions last 50 minutes.  My fee is £80 per session but I do offer some low cost concessionary fees.  Please contact me directly to discuss availability.  I work both in person in London and Oxford as well as online. 
020 8579 3038 View 020 8579 3038
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Clare Patterson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX1
The psychotherapy I offer is integrative transpersonal, meaning I flex my style according to your individual needs, getting the best results for you in the shortest time period. I completed my five-year training at the reputable CCPE in London where the training included psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and gestalt as well as a psychiatric placement. As a result I feel comfortable working with many issues including addiction, ASD, ADHD, trauma and personality disorders.
The psychotherapy I offer is integrative transpersonal, meaning I flex my style according to your individual needs, getting the best results for you in the shortest time period. I completed my five-year training at the reputable CCPE in London where the training included psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and gestalt as well as a psychiatric placement. As a result I feel comfortable working with many issues including addiction, ASD, ADHD, trauma and personality disorders.
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Stephanie Manners-Butler
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Oxford OX2
I am a therapist working in Oxford, Cheltenham and Online. I undertook my training at Oxford University and continued into research. Typically, my clients are simply people who are struggling and who want this to stop - they want to be free to live their lives without whatever it is that's holding them back. I specialise particularly in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma and/or abuse and complex bereavement. Whether you identify with any of these struggles or simply wish to explore yourself, the world and your place in it, you are welcome at my practice.
I am a therapist working in Oxford, Cheltenham and Online. I undertook my training at Oxford University and continued into research. Typically, my clients are simply people who are struggling and who want this to stop - they want to be free to live their lives without whatever it is that's holding them back. I specialise particularly in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma and/or abuse and complex bereavement. Whether you identify with any of these struggles or simply wish to explore yourself, the world and your place in it, you are welcome at my practice.
01242 502939 View 01242 502939
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Melike Guray
MBBS
Verified Verified
Oxford OX3
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
020 3772 3393 View 020 3772 3393
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Daniel Sutton-Johanson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Reasons to seek out therapy are, much like ourselves, varied, nuanced and complex. A deeply empathic, attentive presence, warmth and trust for how you process things and what you decide to bring to our sessions, are at the heart of my practice. As a therapist, I provide a therapeutic relationship which, over time, creates a space in which deep healing can occur. I hope to help you see yourself and make meaning of your experience(s) in ways which were not available before. My work is therefore centred around attending to the whole person, with equal respect and worth for both content and process, both feeling and thinking.
Reasons to seek out therapy are, much like ourselves, varied, nuanced and complex. A deeply empathic, attentive presence, warmth and trust for how you process things and what you decide to bring to our sessions, are at the heart of my practice. As a therapist, I provide a therapeutic relationship which, over time, creates a space in which deep healing can occur. I hope to help you see yourself and make meaning of your experience(s) in ways which were not available before. My work is therefore centred around attending to the whole person, with equal respect and worth for both content and process, both feeling and thinking.
023 9387 8735 View 023 9387 8735
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Heather Shipley
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
New clients and supervisee’s welcome. I am a highly qualified Clinical Supervisor, Counsellor and Mentor who is passionate about supporting my clients.  My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns and for them to be heard and validated. By combining my variety of skills and 15+ year's experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. My extensive therapy work includes working with adults, adolescents and children aged 10+ years in private practice, in schools, with charities and working with an EAP.
New clients and supervisee’s welcome. I am a highly qualified Clinical Supervisor, Counsellor and Mentor who is passionate about supporting my clients.  My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns and for them to be heard and validated. By combining my variety of skills and 15+ year's experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. My extensive therapy work includes working with adults, adolescents and children aged 10+ years in private practice, in schools, with charities and working with an EAP.
01789 331153 View 01789 331153
Dr Jon Bowen
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Serves Area
You are a highly successful individual, but your success has neither brought you happiness nor fulfilment. Maybe your friendships feel superficial and your intimate relationships don't feel intimate. Do people who work for you anger you, and you anger them? You might have troublesome dreams, and these might be interrupting your sleep. Perhaps you just feel miserable or different all the time? You could be any age: a student at a top university, an entrepreneur in your 20s or 30s, or an executive in your 40s, 50s or older, or even retired. You expect the best from yourself, and from others. You want the best therapy money can buy.
You are a highly successful individual, but your success has neither brought you happiness nor fulfilment. Maybe your friendships feel superficial and your intimate relationships don't feel intimate. Do people who work for you anger you, and you anger them? You might have troublesome dreams, and these might be interrupting your sleep. Perhaps you just feel miserable or different all the time? You could be any age: a student at a top university, an entrepreneur in your 20s or 30s, or an executive in your 40s, 50s or older, or even retired. You expect the best from yourself, and from others. You want the best therapy money can buy.
020 4572 2884 View 020 4572 2884
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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.