Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Cape Town
Support is available with traumatic incidents such as loss or grief, depressed mood, challenging childhood experiences, sexual & other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress & life-threatening illnesses, narcissistic relationships, battling loneliness, play therapy aged 5–12 with challenges such as loss, bullying, trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.
Applied meta-psychology, individual psychotherapy, couple counselling, traumatic incident reduction (TIR) and therapeutic child-centered play therapy are used in the practice. Applications are also completed for old age homes, independent living, assisted care and frail care.
Support is available with traumatic incidents such as loss or grief, depressed mood, challenging childhood experiences, sexual & other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress & life-threatening illnesses, narcissistic relationships, battling loneliness, play therapy aged 5–12 with challenges such as loss, bullying, trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.
Applied meta-psychology, individual psychotherapy, couple counselling, traumatic incident reduction (TIR) and therapeutic child-centered play therapy are used in the practice. Applications are also completed for old age homes, independent living, assisted care and frail care.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present.
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present.
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
Whether it be marriage counselling , narcissistic abuse or other marriage issues, my role is to help you slow things down, feel heard, and find a way forward that feels respectful, grounded, and real.
Marriage & Relationship Counsellor Helping Couples Rebuild Trust, Communication & Emotional Safety.
Most people don’t seek counselling because something is “wrong”. They come because something important feels stuck, distant, or painful, and they don’t want it to stay that way. Sessions with me are structured, practical and caring.
You won’t be judged, rushed, or pushed into solutions that don’t fit your values. Whether you are navigating conflict, narcissism, emotional distance, betrayal, or life pressure, we work at a pace that allows insight and progress. Clients often describe sessions as clear, grounding, and relieving.
Whether it be marriage counselling , narcissistic abuse or other marriage issues, my role is to help you slow things down, feel heard, and find a way forward that feels respectful, grounded, and real.
Marriage & Relationship Counsellor Helping Couples Rebuild Trust, Communication & Emotional Safety.
Most people don’t seek counselling because something is “wrong”. They come because something important feels stuck, distant, or painful, and they don’t want it to stay that way. Sessions with me are structured, practical and caring.
You won’t be judged, rushed, or pushed into solutions that don’t fit your values. Whether you are navigating conflict, narcissism, emotional distance, betrayal, or life pressure, we work at a pace that allows insight and progress. Clients often describe sessions as clear, grounding, and relieving.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, along with:
/ Corporate Wellness & Teambuilding
/ Leadership Coaching
/ Brené Brown Workshops (vulnerability, courage, boundaries & more)
/ Anxiety Support & Student Mentorship
/ Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
/ Soul Collage Workshops
/ Leadership & Sales Team Empowerment.
As a Counselling Psychologist and Brené Brown Daring Way Facilitator, I offer a unique approach that integrates Narrative Therapy, creative expression, and evidence-based techniques. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families rewrite their stories, develop healthier relationships, and cultivate self-worth.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, along with:
/ Corporate Wellness & Teambuilding
/ Leadership Coaching
/ Brené Brown Workshops (vulnerability, courage, boundaries & more)
/ Anxiety Support & Student Mentorship
/ Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
/ Soul Collage Workshops
/ Leadership & Sales Team Empowerment.
As a Counselling Psychologist and Brené Brown Daring Way Facilitator, I offer a unique approach that integrates Narrative Therapy, creative expression, and evidence-based techniques. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families rewrite their stories, develop healthier relationships, and cultivate self-worth.
I specialize in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse who have endured emotional manipulation, gaslighting, invalidation, and trauma.
In addition to individual therapy, I work with clients navigating challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, and work-related stress. I also provide debriefing and support for those impacted by group or workplace trauma through (EAPs).My practice welcomes individuals from all walks of life offering a non-judgmental space
I specialize in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse who have endured emotional manipulation, gaslighting, invalidation, and trauma.
In addition to individual therapy, I work with clients navigating challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, and work-related stress. I also provide debriefing and support for those impacted by group or workplace trauma through (EAPs).My practice welcomes individuals from all walks of life offering a non-judgmental space
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, registered counsellors, and a clinical social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, registered counsellors, and a clinical social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health.
Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health.
Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference.
Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing.
Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference.
Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing.
Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands. They may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, disconnected, unsure of themselves, or exhausted from holding everything together.
They want a space where they can speak honestly without being judged, analysed, or rushed - especially if they’ve found traditional therapy intimidating or hard to connect with. Often, they don’t need someone to “fix” them; they need help making sense of what they’re feeling and learning how to cope in a way that feels human and real.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands. They may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, disconnected, unsure of themselves, or exhausted from holding everything together.
They want a space where they can speak honestly without being judged, analysed, or rushed - especially if they’ve found traditional therapy intimidating or hard to connect with. Often, they don’t need someone to “fix” them; they need help making sense of what they’re feeling and learning how to cope in a way that feels human and real.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
I am interested in helping individuals to navigate the challenges in their lives and to develop strategies in working towards accessing all their potential to live optimally and claim psychological well-being and mental health. I have had extensive experience as a psychotherapist, counsellor and educator within the field of Psychology. I run an outpatient clinic at Somerset Hospital in which I receive in-patient referrals as well as referrals from the community. I have worked as a therapist in private practice for a number of years.
I am interested in helping individuals to navigate the challenges in their lives and to develop strategies in working towards accessing all their potential to live optimally and claim psychological well-being and mental health. I have had extensive experience as a psychotherapist, counsellor and educator within the field of Psychology. I run an outpatient clinic at Somerset Hospital in which I receive in-patient referrals as well as referrals from the community. I have worked as a therapist in private practice for a number of years.
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred.
I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred.
I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
As a licensed psychologist, registered with the HPCSA, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I specialise in addiction care, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and complex disorders. My approach is an integrated one, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques to address each client’s unique needs and promote lasting change.
As a licensed psychologist, registered with the HPCSA, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I specialise in addiction care, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and complex disorders. My approach is an integrated one, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques to address each client’s unique needs and promote lasting change.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
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.