Popularised to the point of invading everyday conversations and armchair diagnoses, the “narcissistic pervert” label deserves to be questioned: this is precisely the exercise in demystification that Dr Neuburger undertakes, with his trademark critical mind and clinical finesse.

He offers us an informed and nuanced perspective on a subject that is often misunderstood. As therapists, trainers or simply curious minds in the field of psychology, we have a responsibility to understand the subtleties of these concepts, so as to better help those who need it.

His straightforward take can be heard in the interview below — in French.