Why some psychopaths rise to the top: the psychology of the ‘corporate psychopath’
Discover why corporate psychopaths thrive in the workplace, and the hidden cost they can leave behind
Sally Saunders
Articles by Sally Saunders
The childhood experiences that can leave you doubting yourself as an adult
Psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh explains how parents with strong controlling or antagonistic traits can influence a child’s sense of reality, self-trust and identity — and why understanding these patterns can help adults make sense of their past. The relationship between a parent and child shapes some of our earliest beliefs about love, trust and who […]
Psychopath vs Sociopath: What’s the difference?
Experts explain the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath and why recognising patterns of behaviour matters more than applying a diagnosis
Why some people are happiest when everyone else is miserable
Psychologist Emma Kavanagh explains why some people use humour, conflict and social pressure to gain power
Is there really a ‘psychopath brain’? What neuroscience reveals about psychopathy
Here’s what the latest research reveals about the psychopathic brain, reward-seeking and why biology is only part of the story
Why some people seem magnetic and instantly trustworthy (even when they might be a psychopath!)
Our brains are wired to trust confidence, remember charisma and make quick judgements about people. Here’s why those mental shortcuts can sometimes lead us astray
If they look too good to be true, they probably are: The danger signs you might have fallen for a narcissist
They seem perfect: attentive, affectionate and completely devoted to you. But what if that whirlwind romance is hiding something more troubling? Trauma specialist Zoe Clews explains the subtle warning signs that can signal you’re in a narcissistic relationship — and why the people who appear too good to be true sometimes are. Not every intense […]
Five signs your break up was the biggest red flag (and why you have had a lucky escape)
Not every painful breakup is a sign that a relationship was unhealthy. But if the end leaves you feeling as though you’ve lost your identity, can’t stop blaming yourself or are grieving the person they once seemed to be, trauma specialist Zoe Clews says the breakup itself may reveal the clearest warning signs. Most break-ups […]
Open relationships explained: What are they, how do they work, and what is the reality behind the myth?
Monogamy is no longer the only relationship model people are choosing. From open relationships to polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, therapists explain the different approaches, how couples set boundaries, and why communication is the real foundation of any successful relationship. For centuries, romantic relationships have largely followed one accepted blueprint: two people commit exclusively to one […]
Early signs you might be a victim of emotional manipulation — that most people miss
Manipulative relationships rarely begin with obvious control. Instead, the warning signs are often subtle, disguised as love, concern or commitment. Discover the behaviours that are easiest to dismiss — and why recognising them early is crucial. No one enters a relationship expecting to be manipulated. Yet emotional control rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it […]
