Most people that have a toxic or narcissistic parent feel confused, and don’t know how to heal, recover, or set boundaries with their parent.
I specialise in helping adult children of narcissistic and emotionally immature parents understand and make sense of what’s really going on, heal, set boundaries, and reconnect with their true selves.
Whether you’re still in contact or considering going no-contact, I offer a safe, supportive space online where you can begin to make sense of your experience, and recover from it. I know what it’s like because I’ve lived it and healed from it. You are not alone and you don’t have to do this by yourself.
As a child you may have experienced:
Constant criticism or feeling like you were never good enough
The silent treatment
A parent who ignored your needs or dismissed your feelings
Being told you were too sensitive or dramatic
Your parent was wrapped up in their own life, which meant you didn’t get the love and care you deserved
Emotional coldness
A chaotic home life
Being blamed for things that weren’t your fault
As an adult you might still be:
Feeling not good enough, no matter how hard you try
Walking on eggshells to avoid conflict
Still getting the silent treatment
Feeling confused, sad, anxious in your relationship with your parent
Being pulled into your parent’s drama
Struggling with low self-worth, anxiety, or depression
Googling terms like “toxic parent,” “narcissistic mother,” or “how to deal with a narcissistic parent”
This leaves you struggling with:
Second-guessing yourself and doubting yourself
Feeling like you are going crazy
Struggling in your relationships
People pleasing
Ruminating about your relationship with your parent
Always feeling hurt by them
Feeling angry about the way they treat you
Feeling like you lost your identity
Contemplating ending contact with them
If any of this sounds like you, I want you to know this: you are not the problem, and you don’t have to keep living like this. I know exactly what it’s like and I am here to help. I GET IT!
Hi I’m Mel
I’m a fully qualified, registered online counsellor based in the UK. I specialise in helping adult children of narcissistic or toxic parents heal, set boundaries, and reclaim their identity.
Whether you’re still in contact with your parent or trying to go no-contact, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can finally make sense of your experience and begin to feel like you again.
Services
60 Minute Counselling Session
Individual therapy sessions on zoom. Short or long term, usually at the same day and time each week
90 Minute Counselling Session
Consider this a session and a half, helpful if you are feeling overwhelmed, or feel you need a little longer for deeper processing, crisis support, or if you need extra time
Psycho educational Courses
Specialised online courses with live Zoom coaching, covering topics like: How to recover from a narcissistic parent
Managing ongoing relationships with toxic parents
Rebuilding your self-worth and emotional regulation
Please note: I can only work with people that live in the UK
Find out about my 6 week narcissistic parent recovery course
How Therapy Can Help
Understand what’s really going on
No more confusion
Make sense of your feelings and triggers
Understand the long-term emotional impact of narcissistic or toxic parenting
Learn why you feel the way you do
Learn why you lost your identity
Regain control
Learn how to manage ongoing contact, or go no-contact safely
Stop getting caught up in drama, guilt, and manipulation
Set and maintain healthy boundaries and stop people pleasing
Learn to like, trust, and support yourself again
Learn how to protect yourself from any potential future toxic relationships
Heal and Recover
Rebuild your self-worth and emotional resilience
Discover your identity beyond your parent’s influence
Learn how to recover from the common mental health issues this leaves us with like: anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, Low self-worth, flashbacks, PTSD, CPTSD
Feel better, calmer, stronger, with a new sense of hope for a brighter future
Testimonials
“Specialist”
“It’s clear that Mel is a specialist when it comes to narcissistic abuse and this comes through in her calm and empathetic approach. I would not hesitate in recommending Mel to anyone who has suffered narcissistic abuse.”
— Client K
“Amazing work”
“I was dubious about therapy as it hadn’t worked for me in the past, and I honestly thought I was a bit of a lost cause. I just hadn’t had the right therapy though. I’m so glad I discovered Mel, and will always be grateful to her for the amazing work she does.”
— Client S
“Empathic”
“To have someone like Mel is amazing. I find her to be knowledgeable, empathic, and have a nurturing manner in which she enables her clients to explore this exceptionally difficult and challenging area.”
— Client A
Ready to take the first step and start your healing journey today?
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. Please know that our first call will be informal and relaxed, and I’m here to listen, without judgement, and help you figure out the next step in your healing
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Therapy for Survivors of Toxic and Narcissistic Parents 