Glossary
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What is
Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.
What Is It?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition where someone has an inflated sense of self-importance, craves admiration, and struggles with empathy. Underneath, they may feel deeply insecure or fear being seen as flawed.
Common Experiences
People with NPD might come across as confident or entitled but often react strongly to criticism or setbacks. They may struggle in relationships, need constant validation, or feel empty when not the centre of attention.
How It Can Affect You
NPD can affect work, friendships, and close relationships. Therapy can help by building self-awareness, exploring underlying wounds, and developing more balanced ways of relating to others. Over time, it can support growth in empathy, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing narcissistic personality disorder
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and underlying causes
Building empathy and improving self-awareness
