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Personal Consultations. Providing a precise analysis of what is happening, why it is happening, and what can be expected.

Dysfunctional and Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics

Recognising the Pattern

Repetition. Inconsistency. Doubt.

In complex relational dynamics, uncertainty and disorientation are common, particularly when patterns do not resolve into a clear or stable understanding. These dynamics are not limited to romantic relationships. They occur across professional, familial, and social contexts, producing the same patterns of uncertainty and inconsistency. This often presents as:

  • Repeated interactions that never resolve into a clear pattern

  • Behaviour that appears inconsistent when viewed over time

  • Feeling like the problem is you

  • Doubting your reactions or sensitivity

  • Taking responsibility for what may not originate with you

  • Shifts in behaviour that prevent a stable understanding from forming

  • Repeated attempts to make sense of the dynamic without resolution

  • Emerging doubt in situations that would otherwise feel straightforward

  • Difficulty maintaining a consistent interpretation of events

  • A persistent sense that something harmful is occurring, but remains undefined

  • An inability to reliably predict future behaviour

  • Patterns commonly referred to as narcissistic dynamics or narcissistic abuse

  • Other familiar contemporary terminology may refer to constructs including among others: Trauma bonding, covert narcissism, coercive control, love bombing and gaslighting.

These patterns can be found across inter-personal, organisational and meta-systems.

A Distinct Form of Consulting

Analytic. Precise. Defined.

This is a non-clinical consultation service focused on establishing what is happening within complex relational dynamics, why it is happening, and what can be expected to occur next. The work is grounded in 17 years of clinical experience, alongside extensive focused study of complex and dysfunctional relational dynamics beyond standard therapeutic frameworks.

What This Work Involves

Depth. Clarity. Definition.

The focus is not only identifying patterns, but on explaining how and why they occur and repeat.

Each consultation centres on:

  • Breaking down relational interactions into their component parts

    Identifying recurring behavioural sequences

  • Explaining the mechanisms underlying these patterns

  • Mapping how and why these dynamics repeat over time

The emphasis is on arriving at a direct understanding of the dynamics taking place. Consultations do not follow a preset structure. Each is shaped by the queries brought forward, with the focus directed towards understanding. This cuts through confusion in a way that you haven’t experienced before. Queries brought by the client are specific to their individual situations, dynamics, or interactions, and are addressed directly within the consultation. The work does not involve applying any pressure or steering your life decisions in any particular direction.

Approach

Direct. Analytical. Responsive.

The consultation is led by the consultant, focused on delivering detailed explanations of the dynamics. The engagement remains responsive to the queries brought forward, without following a preset structure. The outcome is not open interpretation, but a grounded account of what is taking place.

Format

One-to-one. Focused. Contained.

Consultations are delivered online in a one-to-one format. Each consultation is self-contained, with no preparatory work required. Queries are brought into the consultation and addressed directly. There is no prescribed number of consultations, no bundle or packaged sessions — engagement is determined by individual requ

Access

Open. Direct. Defined.

Consultations are booked directly via the online calendar. There is no preliminary discussion or screening. Anonymity is permitted at the point of booking. Consultations are available to clients across the UAE and globally.

Engagement and Rates

Fixed. Transparent.

Consultations are offered at a fixed rate. Pricing and availability are also provided on the booking page.

  • 60-minute consultation — Standard format of this service AED 3500

  • 30-minute consultation — Suited for a single query or specific interaction AED 2400

Suitability

This service is suited to individuals who:

  • are seeking reliable information about complex and dysfunctional relational patterns

  • are seeking to bring order to chaotic relational dynamics

This service is also suitable for individuals seeking to increase their relationship knowledge more broadly.

Scope

This is a non-clinical consultation service.

It does not involve therapy, diagnosis, or clinical intervention.

All consultations are subject to standard terms of engagement which will be displayed prior to payment. Terms are also available for viewing under Terms & Disclaimer below.

Next Step

Consultations are booked directly through the website.


Consultations are delivered by Clinical Psychologist, Maropeng Ralenala, with 17 years of clinical experience in advanced complex relational dynamics across clinical and applied settings, most recently state licensed with the Dubai Health Authority from 2021-2026.