Therapy blog · narcissistic abuse & relationships

Narcissistic Abuse & Therapy Blog — in Plain English.

Your therapy blog from Marlow covering narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, gaslighting and how UK therapy actually works — written and last-reviewed by Keeley Taverner, Psychotherapist, BACP Accredited.

First therapy session guide · What to expect

What to expect in your first session

Most people arrive a little nervous and unsure what they're walking into. Here's exactly what to expect — and what you can stop worrying about.

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Signs you need therapy · Plain-English guide

Signs you need therapy

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Here are the signs that genuinely matter — including the ones people talk themselves out of for years.

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Counselling vs psychotherapy · plain-English guide

Counselling vs psychotherapy

The two words are often used interchangeably and the line is genuinely blurry. Here's the honest, practical answer from inside the profession.

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Cost of therapy UK · Honest 2026 pricing guide

How much does therapy cost in the UK?

Therapy in the UK ranges from free (NHS Talking Therapies) to £200+ a session. Here's an honest breakdown of what each route costs, what you get, and where this practice sits.

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Gaslighting signs & examples · Plain-English guide

What is gaslighting?

Gaslighting isn't just a disagreement — it's a sustained pattern that makes you doubt your own reality. Here's what it looks like, and what comes next.

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Leaving a narcissist · Safety-first guide

How to leave a narcissist (safely)

Leaving is often the most dangerous part of the relationship. This guide focuses on safety first, decisions second — with the UK services that can help.

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Toxic relationship signs · Plain-English guide

Signs of a toxic relationship

Not every difficult relationship is toxic, and not every toxic relationship is dramatic. Here are the signs that genuinely matter, and what they tend to mean.

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Narcissistic abuse · Plain-English guide

What is narcissistic abuse?

Narcissistic abuse rarely looks like the cartoon version. It's quieter, slower and harder to name — which is why so many people doubt themselves for years before they get help.

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