Narcissism Counselling
Narcissism Counselling can be a transformative experience, offering insights and strategies for individuals affected by narcissistic behavior. Narcissism is defined as preoccupation with the ego self, which causes the person to lack empathy and possibly go to the extreme of abuse and exploitation of others. We see some people who present with Narcissism and also offer to support to Narcissist Abuse Victims, who may be suffering from a type of PTSD.
For mental health professionals, narcissistic personality disorder has a range of diagnostic and clinical challenges that need to be addressed in order to treat this condition effectively. At the Energetics Institute, we offer Narcissism Counselling Services in Perth that are an effective treatment for Narcissistic Personality Disorders and all of the associated narcissistic traits. We also have run a Support Group for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse.
Social media and the promotion of the self as a brand to be promoted as special, important and to be “liked” by others, is leading to unhealthy narcissistic traits and personality disorders developing in many people in modern times.
What is Narcissism?
A narcissistic personality disorder or Narcissism as its most commonly referred to results in an unhealthy obsession with oneself. This results in a spectrum of behaviour ranging from indifference towards others, right up to emotional, mental, physical and sexual exploitation and abuse of others.
Narcissism is a conscious application of extreme selfish preoccupations with themselves and the person’s own needs. They see others as only existing and being of interest when they have some form of utility value to that person, such that once the Narcissistic person gains what the other person has that is of interest, they discard that person with indifference and callous coldness.
People who are suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder feel special, have an inflated sense of entitlement and superiority and are ruthless in their exploitation of others for self-gain. They consciously lie, deceive, cheat, seduce, manipulate others to gain some benefit, and are often aggressive via threats, as they lack a moral compass and have no empathy or compassion towards those they hurt, traumatise, abuse or deceive.
Narcissistic people create a false self to both deceive and impress others at the same time. They will dress the best, gravitate towards successful, rich or important others, and then brag and claim they too are successful, when in fact they often have a past that involves crime, deceit, or betrayal of ex-partners in business or romance.
Narcissism Symptoms
Narcissistic people often have an inflated sense of their own achievements and abilities, and they may seek constant admiration and validation from others.
Check out our page on narcissistic symptoms. This lists the 23 traits that mental health professional looks for to diagnose someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – The Diagnostic and Clinical Challenges
When someone presents to a mental health provider with what they believe is a narcissistic personality disorder they often feel and exhibit the following:
- Damaged personal relationships
- A history of family therapy
- A huge array of coping mechanisms
- Negative early childhood experiences
- Traumatic memories or past experiences that haunt them
- Sexual abuse
- Are always in “personal crisis” mode
- Other mood disorders
- Comorbid psychological distress
- Other mental health problems or mental disorders
What is our Treatment and Counselling for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Our Narcissism Counselling in Perth recognises and treats the typically out-of-control life of a typical narcissistic person. The person is exhibiting narcissistic behaviour they often have to hit rock bottom before they will concede they need help and often they will continue to bargain and stay in denial about the full extent of their issues.
Our Treatment for Narcissist Personality Disorder in Perth gets them to confront their narcissistic behaviour and actions so they can work to develop empathy and compassion so as to unlock their frozen feeling sense, which trauma or shame has shut down. We get them to develop humility and to seek out those whom they owe an apology or redress and practice truth and humility.
Even if you only have a few tendencies toward narcissistic behaviour, therapy can help you look at things differently so call us on 1300956227 to seek treatment today.
Effective Treatment Modalities to Treat NPD
There is a range of effective therapy options that a mental health provider can be used to treat people with NPD including:
- Group therapy
- Talk therapy
- Psychotherapy
