Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse in Fareham & Portsmouth
Counselling to help you make sense of what happened and feel like yourself again — in person or online.
When you have been left doubting yourself
It may have started with someone who made you feel special. Over time, you found yourself walking on eggshells, apologising for things you had not done, and questioning your own memory. Now you might feel confused, drained, and not quite sure who you are any more.
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional abuse, and its effects are real. Counselling for narcissistic abuse in Fareham, or online, gives you a safe space to make sense of what happened, recover from gaslighting and trauma bonding, and rebuild trust in yourself, at your own pace.
Signs of narcissistic abuse
It can happen with a partner, a parent, a friend or a boss. People often come to us from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport recognising experiences like these.
You do not need the other person to have a diagnosis. What matters is how the relationship affected you, and what you need to recover.
The cycle of narcissistic abuse
Many people describe the same repeating pattern. Seeing it clearly can help you understand why it was so hard to leave, and why you are not to blame. Tap each part of the wheel.
Understanding the pattern is not the same as excusing it. It simply helps you see that what happened was not your fault.
If you are still in the relationship, or feel unsafe
Your safety comes first. These free, confidential services can help you think through your options, whenever you are ready.
What recovery can look like
Healing from narcissistic abuse is rarely a straight line, but many people move through stages like these with the help of counselling.
Making sense of it
Naming what happened, and realising you were not "too sensitive" or "crazy".
Letting yourself grieve
Grieving the relationship you hoped for, and the time and trust you lost.
Setting boundaries
Learning to say no, limit contact, and protect your peace without guilt.
Trusting yourself
Rebuilding your confidence and your own judgement, so you feel like you are on solid ground.
Therapy for narcissistic abuse recovery
Our counsellors understand gaslighting, trauma bonding and coercive control. On a free call we will help you choose the right approach.
Counselling
A safe, steady place to be believed, untangle what happened, and find your own voice.
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EMDR
For memories that still feel raw, flashbacks, or symptoms of PTSD or complex trauma.
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CBT
Practical tools to challenge self-blame, quieten the critical voice, and practise boundaries.
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Hypnotherapy
Deep relaxation to calm an anxious, on-edge body and rebuild self-confidence and self-worth.
About hypnotherapyYou may also find our pages on abuse, PTSD and trauma, and confidence and self-esteem helpful.
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Questions about narcissistic abuse recovery
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You deserve to feel safe in yourself
A free, confidential 15 minute call. You will be listened to and believed, and we will find the right counsellor for you.