Daniel Shaw

Daniel Shaw is an American psychoanalyst, author and expert on cults, coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Traumatic Narcissism examines the dynamics of relationships with narcissistic individuals, particularly in the context of cults, abusive relationships and authoritarian organisations. Shaw draws on his training as a psychoanalyst and his own experience as a former member of a spiritual community that he came to recognise as a cult. His analysis explores how narcissistic leaders create systems of control that damage the autonomy and psychological health of those around them, and how understanding these dynamics can help survivors recover. The book has been praised by clinicians and survivors alike for its clarity, insight and practical value. Shaw maintains a private psychoanalytic practice and lectures internationally on the subjects of narcissistic abuse and coercive control. His audiobooks and books offer both professionals and general readers a deeper understanding of one of the most destructive patterns in human relationships.