My Parent the Peacock

In My Parent the Peacock, Kathleen Saxton shines a light on the hidden wounds of children raised by narcissistic parents. With clinical expertise and deep compassion, she unpacks the lasting impact of these relationships and offers a path to understanding and healing. A vital, unflinching read for anyone seeking to break the cycle and protect the next generation. * Chris Sherwood, CEO, NSPCC *Everywhere, there is far too much emphasis on the narcissist, and their interpersonal relationships, and not enough on the children and families at the heart of this insidious disorder. This book fills in this critical lacuna with research-based insight and information - a rarity in the sphere of narcissism. Recommended as THE introductory text to the topic and as an indispensable guide to further forays into the field. – Professor Sam Vaknin, author of ‘Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited’ (1999-2015)The definitive guide to how to deal with the narcissist in your life, especially if they are your parent, and come out stronger on the other side. This book is incisive, substantive, practical, and profoundly moving. More than just a diagnosis, this is a path to recovery. Saxton empowers those affected to reclaim their voice, rediscover their identity, and believe in the possibility of healing. I finished the book feeling enlightened, uplifted, and deeply encouraged; a powerful reminder that even the most painful childhood can be the beginning of a fulfilling life. * David Lancefield, Founder, Strategy Shift *

Kathleen Saxton is a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and a registered member of both the UKCP & BACP. She initially trained in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents University and continued a further 4 years of study in Integrative and Humanistic psychotherapy at the renowned CCPE in London.

She undertook additional training in Trauma, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Narcissism, Couples Work, Hoarding, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder and Suicide over recent years, offering Trauma informed therapy as a specialism.

Across the last 10 years Kathleen has practiced at The Grove, The Priory and, in 2016, she co-founded her own clinical practice called Psyched Global in London.