Specialist support for individuals affected by parental narcissistic abuse including adult children Sessions can be done in clinic or over Skype.
Our Positive Parenting After Abuse, provide specialist group coaching. We also offer one:one sessions with our counselling team for those of you who need that little bit more support. Costs: ยฃ50 for a session. For more information hit the blue Contact Us button
23/03/2026
Drowning in evidence but don't know how to present it effectively?
Danielle experienced how "Sarah jumped to the task of going through the evidence calmly and effectively."
Our Court Prep Toolkit includes the EVIDENCETRACKER system to help you organize your case like a professional.
I have found these to be really important questions I have asked myself as part of my recovery. It uncovers some deeply held limiting beliefs and allows for growth and change. To me self reflection is a superpower not victim blaming.
21/03/2026
If you've typed "will I ever recover from narcissistic abuse" into a search bar, probably late at night, probably more than once, I want you to know something.
The fact that you're looking for hope means part of you still believes it's possible.
That part is right.
Recovery from narcissistic abuse is real. I've seen it. I've lived parts of it. But it looks nothing like most of us expect when we first start asking the question.
It isn't a return to who you were before. It's a reclamation of someone more solid, more grounded, and with a much clearer read on what you will and won't accept.
I've written about what recovery actually looks like, why it often feels harder before it gets easier, and the quiet signs that something is already shifting, even when it doesn't feel like it.
If that's where you are right now, this one's for you.
๐ Read the full article
Will I ever recover from narcissistic abuse? If you're asking that question, something important has already begun. Sarah Squires explains what recovery actually looks like, why it feels harder before it gets easier, and what genuinely helps
19/03/2026
EVER WANTED SOMETHING SOOOO BAD BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS ELUSIVE TO YOU?
I used to feel the same.
Other people could have it so why couldn't I?
What was wrong with me?
Over the past few years, as my life (and the world) has changed, these questions have become more and more important.
I wanted answers.
So I had to go on a journey. A journey within my own mind.
As part of this deep dive, I discovered how much trash talk there was going on in my head ๐คฏ
Some were obvious (the regular use of the words "fat" and "stupid"). Some were far more subtle.
For example. We have all been told that patience is a virtue. Well I am not always patient (I am much better than I used to be) and so subconsciously I believed that I wasn't virtuous. And my behaviour reflected that at times.
If I wasn't virtuous I didn't deserve what I wanted. So I am unworthy.
You can see how these negative and limiting beliefs stack up!
When I started working with victims of narcissistic abuse and parental alienation I saw some of the same beliefs in them.
I knew that the answer to them solving their own situations was within them.
Within those beliefs.
And so I created the Get Court Ready Coaching Programme.
A hybrid of CBT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP coaching, and spiritual and energy work mixed with social work knowledge, attachment theory, family systems theory and knowledge of personality disorders.
These four statements ๐ underpin so much of it.
I believe you are the key to finding the solution.
It's counterintuitive to so many who simply want to know "HOW DO I GET MY EX TO CHANGE THEIR BEHAVIOUR?" or "HOW DO I GET EVERYONE TO CHANGE THEIR OPINION?"
The answer to both lies in you!
You change first.
Family Court is a microsystem. Each part connected. You change one part, the whole system changes.
And what's the one part you have control over changing?
Yep. It's you!
Get Court Ready Coaching is empowering, informative, educational, aspirational and transformative.
Are you ready to change?
PM if you are ready to look within for the answers ๐
18/03/2026
You see the signs every time your children return from their other parent's house.
The subtle changes in behaviour, the anxiety before transitions, the confusing questions that suggest they're caught in the middle of adult conflicts.
Your heart breaks watching them navigate this emotional minefield, but you're not sure how to protect them without making things worse.
Understanding high-conflict personalities is crucial when it comes to protecting your children during and after divorce.
What many parents don't realise is that these behaviour patterns follow predictable cycles - and once you understand these patterns, you can develop effective strategies to shield your children from the emotional fallout.
That's exactly why we developed the High Conflict Personality Test.
This comprehensive assessment helps you understand the dynamics affecting your children and shows you how to respond effectively.
You'll learn to recognise when normal post-divorce stress crosses into high-conflict territory and understand how these behaviours impact your children's emotional wellbeing.
But we don't just help you identify the problem - we give you practical solutions.
When you complete the assessment, you'll receive our invaluable guide "5 Steps to Handle High-Conflict Exes in Court" absolutely free.
This resource gives you concrete strategies for protecting your children while navigating the legal system. You'll discover effective ways to maintain boundaries, support your children's emotional health, and create a shield of stability despite the chaos.
Don't wait until the impact on your children becomes more severe.
Understanding what you're dealing with is the first step toward creating a safer, more stable environment for your kids.
Take the quiz now and gain the insights you need to protect what matters most - your children's wellbeing.
Click below to take the High Conflict Personality Test
If you have been in a relationship with a narcissistic person, you are probably struggling to make sense of it all. What happened? How did I not see it? Why would anyone do this? ๐
This can leave you with feelings of self doubt, inadequacy and depression. As well as symptoms of PTSD.
You try to talk to friends and family but they can't understand what you went through or are still experiencing. They tell you to "move on" or "give it time". They don't understand the true nature of who you are dealing with and this can make you feel even more unsure of yourself. "Maybe I am over exagerating? Perhaps I am too sensitive" ๐ฌ
We are here to tell you that what you went through was real and what you are feeling is natural.
We are here to support you every step of the way as you untangle the experience, set yourself boundaries and learn to love yourself and life again ๐
To find out more, book yourself a free consultation with an experienced therapist today at https://thenurturingcoach.co.uksupport or click the link in my bio
16/03/2026
The isolation of narcissistic abuse can make healing seem impossible.
Our I Am Safe course creates a space where your experience is understood and validated.
Claire Cox found that connection: "You don't feel alone anymoreโsomeone finally understands."
Join our community of survivors learning to feel safe again.
They GASLIGHT their own CHILDREN just like they do everyone else
11/03/2026
Another failed mediation session.
Another round of unreasonable demands.
Another expensive day in court with nothing resolved.
Sound familiar?
If you're stuck in this frustrating cycle, you might be trying to use standard conflict resolution techniques with someone who doesn't play by standard rules.
High-conflict personalities can turn even the simplest negotiations into battlegrounds - and traditional mediation approaches often make things worse.
The High Conflict Personality Test gives you crucial insights into:
- The real reasons behind failed mediation attempts
- Why compromise seems impossible
- How high-conflict personalities manipulate professional interventions
- What strategies actually work in these cases
Your FREE guide "5 Steps to Handle High-Conflict Exes in Court" provides:
- Effective negotiation tactics for high-conflict situations
- Ways to identify and avoid common traps
- Methods to protect yourself during discussions
- Strategies to document patterns of behaviour
This isn't just about understanding the problem - it's about finding solutions that actually work for your situation.
Traditional approaches fail because they weren't designed for high-conflict personalities.
Take the quiz now and stop wasting time on strategies that weren't made for your situation.
Knowledge is power - and understanding what you're dealing with is the first step toward real resolution.
Click below to take the High Conflict Personality Test
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