Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy
Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like you’re riding an emotional rollercoaster that you can’t get off. You might feel like your emotions are overwhelming, fast, and unpredictable, and it’s exhausting. Maybe relationships feel intense, confusing, or filled with ups and downs. Or maybe you’ve struggled with identity, impulsivity, or fear of abandonment.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and there is support available. At the Sereda Psychotherapy Group, we offer online, trauma-informed BPD therapy across Canada. Our BPD therapists have a strong clinical focus in supporting clients with BPD, C-PTSD, and related challenges. We’re here to help you understand your experiences, give you skills to help regulate your emotions, and build healthier relationships, without judgment.
Understanding BPD Symptoms
BPD is a complex mental health condition that often stems from early life experiences, including a trauma history. According to the DSM-5, symptoms may include:
- Intense fear of abandonment (real or imagined)
- Patterns of unstable or intense relationships
- Rapidly shifting self-image or identity disturbance
- Impulsive behaviors (spending, sex, food, etc.)
- Suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors
- Mood instability or frequent emotional dysregulation
- Chronic feelings of emptiness
- Intense or inappropriate anger
- Paranoia or dissociation, especially under stress
However, it’s important to keep in mind that your experience and presentation is unique, and you don’t need a formal diagnosis to start therapy. If any of these patterns sound familiar, we’re here to help.
Therapy That Helps You Feel More Regulated, Understood, and Empowered
Therapy for BPD focuses on helping you:
- Learn emotional regulation skills
- Set and maintain boundaries in relationships
- Build distress tolerance and reduce impulsive urges
- Improve your sense of identity and self-worth
- Feel seen, validated, and empowered in your healing
We know that BPD can often come with shame, self-criticism, or fear of being “too much.” At Sereda Psychotherapy, we meet you with compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. You are not too much, you’ve simply been carrying too much on your own.
Start Your BPD Therapy Journey Today
Our therapists are here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and have the tools to regulate your emotions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating intense relationships, or just want to understand yourself better, we’re ready to support you.
To get started, click the button below to schedule a free phone consultation with one of our BPD therapists and let’s get started on your journey.
Our Approach: DBT and More
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is often called the “gold standard” for BPD therapy, and for good reason. DBT provides clients with powerful tools to manage overwhelming emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships.
Many of our therapists are trained in DBT and integrate its core components into their sessions:
The Four DBT Components:
- Mindfulness: Becoming more aware of your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
- Distress Tolerance: Building resilience and navigating emotional distress without making things worse.
- Emotion Regulation: Understanding and shifting emotional responses.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communicating clearly, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthier relationships.
But we also know that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why our BPD therapists draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Informed CBT
- Polyvagal-Informed Therapy
- Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices
Therapy for Loved Ones of People with BPD
Navigating a relationship with someone who experiences intense emotions can be complex. If someone close to you is living with BPD, you might feel unsure of how to support them, or how to support yourself.
At Sereda Psychotherapy Group, we also work with partners, parents, adult children, and friends of individuals with BPD. Therapy can help you:
- Build healthier communication patterns
- Understand the emotional world of someone with BPD
- Explore your own boundaries and needs
- Reduce shame and resentment through compassion-focused support
We believe that all relationships benefit from empathy, education, and emotional safety. Whether you’re working on repair or simply want to show up with more understanding, we’re here to support you too.
Therapy That Fits Your Life
All therapy sessions are offered virtually across Canada, including BC, and ON, so you can meet with your therapist from wherever you feel most safe and supported.
We also offer:
- Low-cost counselling ($35/session) with graduate intern therapists
- Sliding scale therapy options with our Associate Psychotherapists
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy for BPD?
No. Many clients begin therapy based on their symptoms and experiences, not a formal diagnosis. We can explore this together at your own pace.
Is online therapy effective for BPD?
Yes. Virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, especially when the therapist is trained in trauma-informed care and emotional regulation techniques.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
It’s normal to feel discouraged if past therapy didn’t meet your needs. The right therapist for you, with a relational and specialized approach, can make a big difference.
How long does therapy take?
It varies. Some people start to feel relief in a few sessions, while others engage in longer-term therapy. We’ll work with you to set the pace and goals that feel right.
What type of therapy is best for BPD?
DBT is considered the gold standard, however, many clients also benefit from Emotion-Focused Therapy, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. What works best will depend on your unique needs, and we’ll explore those options together.