Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

The Path to Coping, Surviving and Thriving

By: Dr Daksha Hirani

Narrated by: Dr Daksha Hirani

THE WINNER OF THE 2024 ROBINSON NEW VOICES AWARD

Anyone who has experienced bullying, coercive control or narcissistic abuse may know what it is like to be fearful, anxious, angry, confused, guilt-ridden, grief-stricken, self-doubting and so much more. It can feel like a tsunami engulfing the mind and body - and the subsequent pain is very real.

This minefield of sensations, thoughts, urges and feelings can feel impossible to navigate. This book offers you a road map and provides the skills and tools you need to see the path ahead more clearly.

Using evidence-based and trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy, you will be guided through the FOG of your fears and feelings of obligation and guilt, so that you can focus on living the life you value.

This book is relevant not just for people who have been in intimate romantic relationships with individuals who have narcissistic traits but also for anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse at the hands of a child, sibling, other family member, work colleague or friend.©2026 Dr Daksha Hirani (P)2026 Little, Brown Book Group Limited

Critic reviews

Narcissistic abuse leaves behind a trail of pain and suffering that can negatively impact survivors for decades afterwards. This book is a powerful, practical and deeply compassionate guide to recovery, healing and growth. Step-by-step it takes you through the evidence-based tools and strategies of trauma-focused ACT and shows you how to apply them effectively with all aspects of this emotional and psychological pain. Highly recommended for survivors, their loved ones and therapists who work with them

Dr Daksha Hirani has created an exceptional guide for navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery. By combining her clinical expertise with trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), she offers readers a compassionate, practical and evidence-based roadmap to healing. Packed with relatable case studies, actionable exercises and empowering insights, this book is a must-read for survivors and clinicians alike. It will help readers reconnect with their values, build resilience and take meaningful steps toward a thriving, fulfilling life

In this book, Daksha successfully combines her personal experience of narcissistic abuse as well as her clinical experience to provide valuable insights into how to survive this challenging experience. She does this through the evidence-based psychological approach of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Rather than getting caught up in trying to understand or change the behaviour of those around us, Daksha encourages us to use ACT skills to focus on our own values, how we want to live our lives, and take action that will bring us closer to these values. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to take control of their own lives and move forward in a positive direction

A must-read for anyone affected by narcissistic abuse. Dr Daksha Hirani combines expert clinical advice with personal experience to offer wisdom, insights and practical strategies. Using the evidence-based approach of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), she shifts the focus from trying to change others to instead reclaiming your own life. Through ACT skills, readers learn to align with their values and take meaningful steps toward healing and empowerment