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I help people who carry heavy emotional loads—trauma, addiction, anxiety, or relationship pain—and don’t know where to start. Whether you’re high-functioning on the outside or barely holding it together on the inside…
Hello, my name is Dr. Murray Anderson, and thanks for coming to my information page. I have been in the counselling field for approximately 25 years, starting off as a lay counsellor, and now practicing with my doctorate…
Stuck. Alone. Overwhelmed. Those are the words clients often connect with. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to change things. Maybe you've tried everything your friends and family can think of too…
My name is Dawn. I am a Registered Social Worker, with over 25 years of clinical experience working in the field of mental health. I am passionate about my work with adults. My goal is to assist those who are struggling…
I am currently accepting new client and have availability for in-person, virtual or telephone appointments Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need more support or access to new resources? Whatever you are going through…
Welcome. I work with adults of all genders and identities who are looking for support with improving mental health and self-awareness. Everyone is welcome in my practice. I am trauma informed, and client led. I don't…
My private practice specialises in supporting youth aged 16+, and adults. The people I work with may be seeking help to address a variety of issues, such as anxiety and depression, emotional dysregulation, challenges in…
Hey there, I’m Sam! I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centered perspective that is anti-oppressive. My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I have experience supporting and…
Sara has a background of working on the downtown eastside in Vancouver for more than 10 years, which has given her much experience working with addiction and mental health issues, particularly trauma issues. Sara has…
I have been practicing in the mental health field for 25 years and bring a wealth of experience and education to my private practice. I am based in the Cowichan Valley and am centrally located in the Cowichan…
I am a registered clinical psychologist working exclusively by video. Therefore, I am available to see clients who live anywhere in British Columbia. I provide treatment services for people with psychiatric disorders…
About Me: I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have over 15 years of experience and have worked in a…
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Borderline Personality Disorder - BPD Counsellors
Borderline personality disorder, like all other personality disorders is a learned behavior pattern that is deeply ingrained and ongoing. It manifests as an inappropriate deviation from social norms and it is a stable behavioural pattern. Social performance is impeded by the subjective distress the person tends to experience.
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) may to alternate between the extremes of devaluation and idealization, and form unstable but intense relationships. They may make frantic attempts to avoid imagined or real abandonment. There are two types of borderline personality disorders; the impulsive BPD is prone to emotional instability and poor impulse control.
Borderline personality disorder sufferers may tend to act impulsively, without paying attention to the consequences and they have a tendency to experience emotional outbursts and be quarrelsome.
Therapy can be beneficial for people with borderline personality disorder and there are some powerful approaches developed recently that bring great hope to those who would be diagnosed with this disorder. Unlike most family members and friends, a psychologist or counsellor has the appropriate training, as well as patience, to withstand the emotional crises the patient will experience over the course of the relationship. These episodes can cause tremendous damage to a person's interpersonal relationships, but a therapist has the skills to remain even tempered and optimistic and knows how to teach better coping skills. It is important to help the person with borderline personality disorder to develop helpful communication skills as well as the capacity to self-regulate emotions.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers therapy to address your borderline personality disorder issues you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.