OLIP Therapy · Fareham, Hampshire
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Rebuild your sense of self, at your pace, with people who understand.
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
You are not imagining it, and it was not your fault
If life with a narcissist has left you doubting your own mind, drained of confidence and unsure who you are anymore, please know that what you went through was real, and that recovery is genuinely possible. Warm, expert support in Fareham, Hampshire, or online across the UK.
The scars you cannot see are real
Narcissistic abuse is quiet and corrosive. Through gaslighting, manipulation and control, it slowly teaches you to distrust your own memory, judgement and worth, often leaving anxiety, low mood, exhaustion and the symptoms of trauma in its wake.
Narcissism sits on a spectrum, and not everyone with narcissistic traits is abusive. But if you have been harmed by someone else's behaviour, you deserve support that takes you seriously. That is exactly what we are here to offer.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Narcissistic abuse is designed to make you doubt yourself. If several of these resonate, please take it as a sign worth listening to, not proof that you are overreacting.
You doubt your own reality
Gaslighting has left you questioning your memory, judgement and even your sanity.
You walk on eggshells
You feel constantly on edge, never quite sure what might set them off.
You have become isolated
You have drifted from friends and family, slowly cut off from your support.
You have lost yourself
Your confidence, identity and sense of worth have quietly eroded over time.
Your freedom feels controlled
Your finances, time or choices feel monitored, restricted or held over you.
You are exhausted by it
You are left with anxiety, low mood, exhaustion or the symptoms of trauma.
Your safety comes first
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. For free, confidential support at any time of day or night, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. You deserve to feel safe.
How we help you recover
Healing after narcissistic abuse is possible with the right support. We match you to the approach, or blend of approaches, that fits you best.
Counselling
A safe, validating space to make sense of what happened, rebuild self-trust and feel truly heard, often for the first time.
Learn more →CBT
Recognise and rewrite the self-blame and distorted beliefs the abuse left behind, and rebuild a fairer view of yourself.
Learn more →EMDR
Gently reprocess traumatic experiences so they lose their grip and stop intruding on your present.
Learn more →Hypnotherapy
Reach the deeper fear, dependency and self-doubt, and replace the narcissist's voice with your own inner strength.
Learn more →The Kintsugi Method
In the Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold, and becomes more beautiful for having been broken. The Kintsugi Method, a series of guided hypnosis sessions, was created on the same idea: your experiences do not define your worth, they can become your source of strength.
Quiet the chaos
Calm the inner noise left by manipulation and gaslighting, and rediscover clarity and safety.
Heal the subconscious
Release the stored patterns of fear, dependency and self-blame, and rebuild confidence.
From broken to gold
Move from surviving to freedom, reclaiming your identity and your peace.
What recovery can look like
Healing takes time, and you do not have to do it alone. Step by step, together, we help you:
- Understand what happened, and recognise it for the abuse it was.
- Rebuild your boundaries and a genuine sense of safety.
- Release the self-blame, shame and trauma you were left carrying.
- Reconnect with who you are beyond the relationship.
- Rediscover confidence, calm and hope for what comes next.
Our narcissism podcast
Honest, insightful conversations on narcissism and recovery, free to watch any time.
Getting started is simple
A gentle, supportive path, always moving at your pace.
A free consultation
We listen, with care and no judgement, and talk through how we can help.
The right match
We pair you with the therapist and approach best suited to you.
Your recovery work
We rebuild safety, self-trust and confidence, gently and never rushed.
Reclaiming you
You move forward lighter and stronger, reconnected with who you are.
Common questions about recovery
What is narcissistic abuse?
It is a pattern of emotional and psychological harm, including gaslighting, manipulation, control and a lack of empathy, often within a close relationship. It can erode your confidence, your sense of reality and your wellbeing over time.
Why do I doubt myself so much? Is it my fault?
No. Self-doubt is one of the most common effects of narcissistic abuse, because gaslighting is designed to make you question yourself. What you are feeling is a normal response to an abnormal situation, and it is not your fault.
Can therapy really help me recover?
Yes. With the right support, people recover from narcissistic abuse and rebuild full, confident lives. Therapy gives you a safe space to process what happened, release self-blame and reconnect with yourself.
Which therapy is best for me?
It depends on you. Counselling offers space to be heard, CBT challenges self-blame, EMDR reprocesses trauma, and hypnotherapy reaches deeper beliefs. In your free consultation we will help you find the right fit.
Do I need to have left the relationship to start?
No. People come to us at every stage. Wherever you are, we will meet you there, support you, and always put your safety first.
Is it confidential, and can it be online?
Yes. Our work is confidential, and we offer support in person in Fareham, Hampshire, and securely online across the UK, whichever feels safer and easier for you.
“Healing is not about forgetting what happened. It is about reclaiming the parts of you that were taken, and finding they were never truly lost.”
Book your free consultationReady to feel like yourself again?
Take the first step with a free, no-pressure consultation, or simply call us. We are experienced in supporting recovery from narcissistic abuse, and we are here whenever you are ready.
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