About BackToYourself.org

BackToYourself.org is a directory of 3,775 therapists in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Every one of them lists narcissism among their areas of focus.

Who it is for

It is for people affected by self-centred, controlling or manipulative behaviour in someone close to them: a partner or former partner, a parent or relative, a boss or colleague, or a friend. It is also for people who want to understand their own patterns, such as people-pleasing or self-doubt, and for anyone who simply wants to look up a therapist they have heard of.

You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a name for what happened before you read a profile.

Which therapists are listed

The directory currently lists 2,448 therapists in the United States, 1,208 in the United Kingdom and 119 in Australia. Each one lists narcissism among their focus areas. Most also work with many other concerns, such as relationships, family, work stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem, and each profile shows all of them.

Listing a focus area is not, by itself, evidence of specialist training. If that matters to you, ask the therapist about it.

We do not label people

This site does not diagnose anyone, and it does not suggest that the people in your life have any particular condition. Only a qualified professional who has assessed someone can make a diagnosis. You can talk to a therapist about how someone's behaviour affects you without deciding what to call it.

No therapist can promise that a relationship will be repaired, or tell you whether to stay or leave. Therapy can help you think those questions through for yourself.

If you are not safe

If you are in danger, or someone is hurting, threatening or controlling you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. In the US call 911 in an emergency, or call or text 988; in the UK call 999 in an emergency, or Samaritans on 116 123; in Australia call 000 in an emergency, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We are independent

This site is not part of, endorsed by or connected with any health service, charity, support organisation or government body. A listing here is not a referral.

Credentials differ by country

Therapists in the United States list a state license and, usually, an NPI number. Therapists and counsellors in the United Kingdom and Australia list registration with a professional body instead, for example the BACP or NCPS in the UK, or ACA, PACFA or AASW in Australia. Each profile shows the details on record so you can check them yourself.

Where the profiles come from

Profiles are based on information supplied by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. Each profile shows the credentials, focus areas, approaches, experience and languages the therapist lists.

We do not employ the therapists and we do not recommend one over another. When you follow a link to BetterHelp from a profile or topic page, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

What this site is not

This site shares information. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, a crisis line or an emergency service.

How to use the site

1. Search for a name, or start from a relationship, a topic or a location.
2. Compare credentials, experience, focus areas, approaches and languages.
3. Keep a short list of two or three people whose way of working suits you.
4. From a profile, review the online therapy options.

Questions or corrections

If you are a therapist and want something changed or removed, or you have any other question, please use the contact page.