by Kate Munden | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Self Help, Trauma
Some wounds are invisible yet lifelong. The silent treatment—when a parent or caregiver repeatedly withdraws communication, warmth, or presence to punish or control—can fracture a child’s sense of self at its very core. This isn’t healthy space-taking; it’s relational... 
by Kate Munden | Apr 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Self Help, Stress, Trauma
Holidays are meant to be times of connection, fun, and rest. But if you’re dealing with a covert narcissist in your life—whether it’s a partner, parent, ex, sibling or in-law—you may notice that these times often become filled with tension, manipulation, or... 
by Kate Munden | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Self Help, Stress
Some forms of psychological abuse don’t leave visible scars, but they can slowly erode your sense of self, undermine your confidence, and leave you feeling isolated and confused. One of the most insidious tactics I see in work with survivors of narcissistic abuse is... 
by Kate Munden | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Self Help, Trauma, Treatment Areas
Realising that there may be a covert narcissist in the family is a deeply unsettling experience. It challenges your perceptions of love, connection, and loyalty. Unlike the overt narcissist, who thrives on being the centre of attention and exudes grandiosity, the... 
by Kate Munden | Dec 9, 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, PTSD, Self Help, Stress, Therapies, Training, Trauma, Trauma Release Exercises - TRE
Emergency services professionals—including NHS staff, ambulance crews, and fire service teams are society’s lifeline in times of crisis. Their work saves lives, often in the most challenging and high-pressure circumstances. Yet, the physical and emotional toll of... 
by Kate Munden | Nov 23, 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Self Help, Trauma
If you’ve survived narcissistic abuse, you may find yourself battling a persistent, heavy sense of toxic shame—a belief that you’re unworthy, broken, or fundamentally flawed. This shame isn’t an inevitable consequence of the abuse itself but rather a reflection of...
