About
Beyond narcissistic abuse — step into your power
I’m Keeley Taverner: psychotherapist, coach and survivor. I don’t just help you leave toxic relationships — I guide you toward the confidence, self-worth and authentic life you deserve.
The people pleaser’s psychotherapist
I know what it’s like to feel trapped in a toxic relationship. The constant self-doubt, the fear of setting boundaries, the exhausting mental loops of trying to “fix” things — I’ve been there. But breaking free is only the beginning. Healing isn’t just about escaping abuse — it’s about discovering who you truly are.
My personal experience of overcoming narcissistic abuse fuels my passion for helping others do the same. My work goes beyond survival. It’s about stepping into a life where you no longer second-guess yourself, shrink to please others, or feel trapped by old patterns — a future where you lead with confidence, purpose and self-trust.
As featured in
- BBC
- Yahoo
- The Mirror
- Metro
- HuffPost
- Newsweek
- Closer
- BAATN
Keeley’s journey
Breaking the cycle
Raised by a single mother on a West London council estate, I grew up in a world where survival came before self-discovery. By my early twenties I was a mother of two, working as a cashier at IKEA while trapped in an abusive relationship — searching for answers, devouring self-help books, desperate to understand why I felt so powerless. But no amount of research changed my reality. I needed action, not just awareness.
With no formal qualifications and little self-belief, I made a pivotal decision: to break the destructive cycles that kept me small. That decision led me on a transformational journey —
- From a women’s refuge to earning a place at Brunel University
- Completing a Master’s in Psychotherapy at The Metanoia Institute
- Moving from coaching prisoners to establishing my own private practice
- Building Key for Change from a side project into a full-time mission
Today I work with people across the world, helping them break free from toxic relationships and step into their full potential. I share my expertise regularly as a guest “on the couch” psychotherapist with Denise Van Outen, and as a trusted mental-health expert on BBC radio, HuffPost, The Mirror, Metro and Newsweek.
Years working with narcissistic dynamics
Years in the criminal justice system
Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute
Accredited — trauma & relationships
Expertise beyond textbooks
Understanding that’s lived, not just learned
Keeley’s understanding of narcissism goes beyond theory — over 20 years spent working directly with people caught in toxic relationship patterns.
- 20+ years of professional experience working with narcissistic dynamics
- 13 years in the criminal justice system (2007–2020) working with psychopaths, sociopaths and narcissists
- BACP accredited, with specialised training in trauma and relationship patterns
- Featured expert in Yahoo, HuffPost, Metro, The Mirror and Newsweek
Meet the team
The people behind Key for Change
Keeley Taverner
Founder & Psychotherapist
Claire Archbold
Marketing & PR
Niki Cronin
Finance & Administration
Reece Chaplin
Social Media
Ready to step into your power?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation call and let’s talk about where you are — and where you want to be.