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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…
You may have reached a point where managing your symptoms is no longer enough. Perhaps the same emotional difficulties or relationship patterns continue to return, even though you have tried hard to understand or change…
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…
Individual and Couples Counselling for Anxiety, Trauma/EMDR, and more! Having a tough time personally or in your relationship with your partner? I am passionate about helping people move through challenges so they can…
Counselling is about connection. If you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in old patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, you do not need to go through this time alone. Through a…
Are you ready for a change? Linda is a highly skilled therapist, lecturer and writer, with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families and children. She embraces all clinical issues, and as a…
Healing is one of the bravest choices we can make for ourselves. My experience in working with clients who have lived through trauma has afforded me a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, and how we can…
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…
Grounded in the values of transparency, humility, empathy and empowerment, my practice acknowledges that mental health injuries and difficulties are normal responses to certain situations and circumstances. Counselling…
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard I can help. Let's talk…
Salley-Ann sees the potential in every person; whether it is working with families through divorce, parenting issues, children, youth, trauma, anger, grief or mental health issues. She believes that the road to…
If you feel stuck in your life or your relationships, I am here to help. Trauma, shame, grief, loss, and hopelessness can feel insurmountable at times, but I know firsthand that when we can stay engaged with whatever…
I believe everyone possesses the natural ability and strength to grow, change, and heal. By providing a safe and collaborative space for thoughtful conversation, I focus on understanding your struggle through your eyes…
Reaching out for support is not always easy. You may already have insight into what is happening in your life, yet still find yourself stuck in patterns that feel overwhelming, repetitive, or difficult to change. You…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, and the founder and clinical director of Bliss Therapeutic Services. I am dedicated to providing professional, confidential and…
My expertise lies in helping individuals, couples and families resolve Anxiety, Relationship conflict, Intimacy issues, and Complex PTSD. With 25 years of clinical as well as holistic psychotherapy experience and…
My name is Graham (he/him). I'm a registered clinical counsellor (RCC #19364) with the BCACC. I work with adults and adolescents. My private practice is based out of Squamish BC, the traditional, ancestral, and unceded…
I am a Licensed Psychologist who primarily works in psychoeducational assessment with people of all ages, and therapy with adolescents and adults. Psychoeducational assessments are wholistic and look at things such as…
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…
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.