BPD: The details

What is BPD?

BPD usually emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood, and is commonly associated with chronically invalidating experiences in childhood (e.g. needs repeatedly unmet or repeatedly criticized, minimized, or dismissed), leading to a disorganized and unstable sense of self and identity.

Stigma and misdiagnoses

Women seeking help for emotional distress have often been overdiagnosed with BPD, while the same behaviours in men are not. People with BPD are often mislabelled as "difficult," "overly emotional," or "attention-seeking," hindering care and treatment. Getting an assessment with a BPD-informed therapist can be crucial to helping you get support for a healthier, happier life.  

Common BPD symptoms

A pattern of intense and unstable relationships, impulsive behaviours, mood swings, feelings of anger, emptiness, fear of abandonment, paranoia or dissociation, an unstable self image or identity, or self harming behaviours or suicidal ideation can all be potential symptoms of BPD.

Treatment strategies

BPD is not a life sentence. With the right support, such as DBT, mindfulness based and trauma informed therapy, you can expect significant improvement from symptoms, learn and practice effective coping strategies, develop a more secure sense of self, and build and maintain healthy relationships. The first step toward cultivating a more fulfilling and satisfying life, is reaching out for support.
Ultimately, the goal of BPD healing is not just symptom management, but a deeper sense of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the capacity to connect with others in a more authentic and fulfilling way.

- Janina Fisher​

Therapy can improve symptoms for over 75% of people diagnosed with BPD

What you can do

Adult BPD Assessment

Do you wonder if you're living with undiagnosed BPD? A mental health assessment can help you clarify and contextualize your experiences and get you started on the right track toward a healthier, happier life.

BPD Counselling

Counselling is proven effective for helping adults and relationships affected by BPD. Gain insight, develop adaptive coping strategies, and cultivate a more fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones.

Trauma-Informed Counselling for Borderline Personality Disorder

Therapy for BPD can help you foster a more fulfilling and stable life. Gain insight into your experiences, learn effective ways of coping and managing symptoms, develop healthier relationships, build resilience, and strengthen your sense of who you are authentically. You're not alone. Seeking help is the first step toward a healthier, happier life. Get in touch with us to get started today.
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