Dr. Daksha Hirani

Dr Daksha Hirani is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, award-winning author and
international speaker specialising in recovery from narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. She is the
author of Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: The Path to Coping, Surviving and Thriving, published by
Sheldon Press (Hachette UK), with a foreword by internationally recognised psychologist Dr Ramani
Durvasula. Dr Hirani integrates trauma-focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with
evidence-based approaches to help individuals recover from coercive control, emotional abuse and
complex relational trauma. Her work focuses on restoring identity, rebuilding self-trust, enhancing
psychological flexibility and supporting post-traumatic growth. She is passionate about translating
psychological science into practical strategies that empower both clinicians and survivors to move
beyond survival towards meaningful, values-driven lives