'I discovered my partner was a pathological liar with NPD just as we were about to buy a house together, and I left her. Beginning to understand that the abuse I had suffered was pre-meditated and malignant was terrifying - it felt like a story you read about in the Sunday papers and yet here I was living it while being manipulated and physically and psychologically abused. I was self harming and had suicidal ideation in the relationship. 

I reached out to Lydia as I realised I needed support from someone with a specialist skill set and knowledge, to help me make sense of the situation, and also myself as I understood that my personality type and background may have made me susceptible to this abuse.

The support from Lydia was life changing for me. Her compassion and understanding of the situation I was in, her lack of judgement, and gentle way of leading me through some very conflicting and complex emotions has been foundational in me regaining my positive outlook and motivation in life. 

I worked with Lydia on a weekly basis for around 6 months following a number of sessions with a traditional counsellor, and I can't praise or recommend her highly enough. There are plenty of NPD 'experts' on Instagram and social media, these don't answer the questions but validate the experience of being abused. Lydia helped me understand my red flags, why I have them, and how to apply them authentically. Crucially, she helped me understand myself with a clarity I had never had.

Life is good and I'm facing in to the world with confidence and understanding. Thank you Lydia.

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DM, Dunfermline. Testimonial written February 2025.