Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex diagnosis associated with impairments in a range of areas of functioning. Individuals with a BPD diagnosis require a skilled and experienced therapist that is able to work with them over a sustained period of time.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can have difficulty managing their impulses and emotions, and the way they relate to themselves and others. This can cause significant impairments to daily functioning, particularly in the context of a person’s relationship with others. Individuals with BPD often suffer from an intense fear of instability or abandonment, and have difficulty being alone.
While this is not always the case, individuals with a BPD diagnosis often have a history of trauma. Effective Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment needs to be trauma informed, and acknowledge how past experiences may have played a role in shaping current responses to situations and people. A behaviour or response that appears to be pathological now may have been a necessary and reasonable response in previous situations.
Some of these symptoms, but not necessarily all, can be experienced by individuals with BPD:
Many of our psychologists are specialised in assisting with BPD in a number of ways, including:
VCPS has a range of therapists experienced in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and related personality disorders. These therapists use different therapeutic approaches, but all have a good understanding of the common difficulties individuals with BPD face, and the types of therapy that can work well. If you are looking for a Borderline Personality Disorder therapist in Melbourne or via telehealth, please contact the VCPS administration team on 03, 9419 7172.
