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CG Counselling

Specialises in narcissistic abuse recovery & working with personality disorders (DBT) BACP registered

01/04/2026

Not all aggression shows up in obvious ways.

Sometimes it looks like impatience.
Sometimes like constant irritation.
And sometimes… like explosive reactions over small things 🚗💥

Unchecked emotions don’t just stay inside, they spill into everyday life, relationships, and even the way we respond to strangers.

Awareness is the first step.
Control is the next.

Pause. Breathe. Respond. Don’t react.

23/03/2026

In dysfunctional dynamics, protecting the “family image” can take precedence over accountability. This is how harmful cycles continue across generations. #ʜᴇᴀʟɪɴɢᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ

18/03/2026

Some people never grow past “me first.”
Recognise it. Don’t excuse it. Protect your peace. ✨🧠

03/02/2026

At some point, the chains aren’t the past anymore, they’re habits.
Freedom starts the moment you choose differently. 🦋✨
Healing is the work. Growth is the choice.

08/11/2025

💭 Real ones know. The people actually doing the work don’t waste time tearing others down 👀
Keep moving, keep growing, keep trying. The noise always comes from the sidelines.
✨ Surround yourself with doers, not doubters.

28/10/2025

Behind that fake confidence is a tantrum-throwing toddler in an adult body. 🎭 Keep your mask on, clown — we see you. 🤡

11/10/2025

🧠 Recognising Mental Abuse

Emotional abuse often goes unnoticed because it leaves no visible scars, yet it deeply affects self worth, confidence, and emotional stability.

It can appear as gaslighting, criticism, withholding affection, or subtle humiliation, each slowly eroding a person’s sense of safety and identity.

Awareness is the first step toward healing. Therapy offers a safe space to rebuild self trust, strengthen boundaries, and restore emotional balance. 💬

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06/10/2025

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Many people in relationships with narcissistic individuals find themselves giving endlessly, only to be met with criticism or indifference. This isn’t because their efforts lack value, but because narcissists often focus on control and validation rather than mutual respect.

Therapy helps us recognise these patterns, rebuild self worth, and set boundaries that protect our emotional energy. Remember: no amount of doing will ever be “enough” for someone who needs you to feel less to feel more themselves. 💬

30/09/2025

Therapy teaches us that healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about awareness, compassion, and growth. 💛

26/09/2025

When they can’t own what they’ve done, they’ll twist the story. Protect your peace and keep shining. ✨💪

19/09/2025

Narc Alert 🚩 One of the most painful tactics narcissists use is parental neglect + blame-shifting. They’ll deliberately neglect their duties as a parent, missing important events, refusing to help with daily responsibilities, or showing zero emotional presence.

But when the children naturally pull away due to the neglect, the narcissist flips the script. Suddenly, you’re accused of “alienating” the kids or “turning them against” the other parent.

This is called projection: they deny their role in the damage and blame you instead. It’s manipulative, confusing, and deeply unfair, but it’s also a pattern survivors need to recognise.

Remember: 💡 A parent who truly loves their children always shows up. 💡 Alienation isn’t caused by truth, it’s caused by neglect, abuse, and broken trust.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
Awareness is power. 💜
 

16/09/2025

✨ Narcissistic relationships often start like a dream — intense love, promises of forever, shared visions of a perfect life. But what feels like devotion can quickly turn into control, devaluation, and blame.

If you’ve experienced this, know that you are not at fault. Narcissistic patterns are about their unresolved wounds, not your worth. Healing starts with awareness, boundaries, and self compassion.

💜 You deserve love that is steady, safe, and real.

👉 If this resonates, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.

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