Personality Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Goodwood, SA
I have special interests in the treatment of Personality Disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder.
My approach to therapy is individualised and tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. My focus is to build a good foundation in the therapist and client relationship. From this, I seek to learn about clients’ emotional experiences. I like to use integrative approaches to therapy, bringing together various modalities of treatment.
I have special interests in the treatment of Personality Disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder.
My approach to therapy is individualised and tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. My focus is to build a good foundation in the therapist and client relationship. From this, I seek to learn about clients’ emotional experiences. I like to use integrative approaches to therapy, bringing together various modalities of treatment.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with a range of mental health concerns, but with a particular interest in trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, personality disorders, and addiction.
I understand that being vulnerable and engaging in therapy can be daunting and overwhelming. I have a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach, which helps to build the trusting therapeutic relationship which is so important to achieving positive mental health outcomes. Please get in touch to see how I can help you with your mental health journey.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with a range of mental health concerns, but with a particular interest in trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, personality disorders, and addiction.
I understand that being vulnerable and engaging in therapy can be daunting and overwhelming. I have a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach, which helps to build the trusting therapeutic relationship which is so important to achieving positive mental health outcomes. Please get in touch to see how I can help you with your mental health journey.
If you've tried therapy before and still feel stuck, that's likely not on you. It usually means the work hasn't reached the root of the problem yet.
I'm Helen Billows, a registered psychologist in Adelaide with a special interest in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and EMDR. I work with people who are exhausted by the ongoing impact of their history - the triggers, the shutdown, the patterns in relationships that keep repeating no matter how much they understand them logically.
If you've tried therapy before and still feel stuck, that's likely not on you. It usually means the work hasn't reached the root of the problem yet.
I'm Helen Billows, a registered psychologist in Adelaide with a special interest in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and EMDR. I work with people who are exhausted by the ongoing impact of their history - the triggers, the shutdown, the patterns in relationships that keep repeating no matter how much they understand them logically.
You may be seeking support because things feel harder to manage, whether this shows up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Sometimes we can look like we are coping on the outside while feeling stuck or exhausted internally.
I offer a warm, collaborative therapy space to help you make sense of your experiences and work toward meaningful change. I support adults and young people with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relationship concerns, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
You may be seeking support because things feel harder to manage, whether this shows up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Sometimes we can look like we are coping on the outside while feeling stuck or exhausted internally.
I offer a warm, collaborative therapy space to help you make sense of your experiences and work toward meaningful change. I support adults and young people with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relationship concerns, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
My professional interests and areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, and complex trauma.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, I’ve supported people through a wide range of challenges, including complex trauma, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and suicidal thoughts. I worked in acute mental health teams, and community-based mental health services.
I offer psychotherapy that helps people explore their inner experiences and the patterns in their relationships that may be causing distress or keeping them stuck.
I am eligible to provide Medicare rebates under a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
My professional interests and areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, and complex trauma.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, I’ve supported people through a wide range of challenges, including complex trauma, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and suicidal thoughts. I worked in acute mental health teams, and community-based mental health services.
I offer psychotherapy that helps people explore their inner experiences and the patterns in their relationships that may be causing distress or keeping them stuck.
I am eligible to provide Medicare rebates under a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
People often come to therapy feeling stuck and overwhelmed, repeating patterns in their lives that they do not fully understand, or during periods of difficulty, change or uncertainty. Psychotherapy can offer a safe and caring space to reflect and explore emotions, build a freer and more authentic sense of self, and improve relationships.
I work with people who have a range of problems, such as existential anxieties, general unhappiness in life, dissociation, recurrent disturbing memories from the past, as well as people who have clinical diagnoses such as PTSD, C-PTSD, personality disorder, anxiety disorder and depression.
People often come to therapy feeling stuck and overwhelmed, repeating patterns in their lives that they do not fully understand, or during periods of difficulty, change or uncertainty. Psychotherapy can offer a safe and caring space to reflect and explore emotions, build a freer and more authentic sense of self, and improve relationships.
I work with people who have a range of problems, such as existential anxieties, general unhappiness in life, dissociation, recurrent disturbing memories from the past, as well as people who have clinical diagnoses such as PTSD, C-PTSD, personality disorder, anxiety disorder and depression.
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I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating.
I draw upon Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). For forensic issues, I utilise my specialist training in risk assessment, forensic case formulation, and malingering detection.
I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating.
I draw upon Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). For forensic issues, I utilise my specialist training in risk assessment, forensic case formulation, and malingering detection.
I am passionate about providing responsive, meaningful mental health therapy, and I have a collaborative, strengths based approach. I currently work part time for an organisation, providing clinical therapy for individuals who experience complex and serious mental health issues, and my private practice is small and growing.
I am passionate about providing responsive, meaningful mental health therapy, and I have a collaborative, strengths based approach. I currently work part time for an organisation, providing clinical therapy for individuals who experience complex and serious mental health issues, and my private practice is small and growing.
At Colourful Clouds Counselling & Wellbeing, I respect my clients as the expert of their own experience and draw on trauma-informed, strengths-focused, evidence-based approaches—tailored with a personal, creative touch, through an approach of holistic, body-mind-culture connectedness.
At Colourful Clouds Counselling & Wellbeing, I respect my clients as the expert of their own experience and draw on trauma-informed, strengths-focused, evidence-based approaches—tailored with a personal, creative touch, through an approach of holistic, body-mind-culture connectedness.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Adelaide who sees clients all over Australia via Telehealth. I have a Honours degree in Psychology in addition to a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I have a passion for helping my clients reach their goals and utilize a warm and empathetic client centered approach. I have experience in both the private and public sectors with clients from diverse backgrounds and varying presentations.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Adelaide who sees clients all over Australia via Telehealth. I have a Honours degree in Psychology in addition to a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I have a passion for helping my clients reach their goals and utilize a warm and empathetic client centered approach. I have experience in both the private and public sectors with clients from diverse backgrounds and varying presentations.
Life can get overwhelming, we get stuck, exhausted, confused or it feels too much! We don’t need to be alone at these times. If you relate to these things or have other questions - feel free to reach out. My encouraging approach enables you to be at ease sharing your concerns in a calm, safe space. I have worked with young people, adults and families for over 30 years but would also like to encourage males over 40yrs of age connect with me re their concerns.
Life can get overwhelming, we get stuck, exhausted, confused or it feels too much! We don’t need to be alone at these times. If you relate to these things or have other questions - feel free to reach out. My encouraging approach enables you to be at ease sharing your concerns in a calm, safe space. I have worked with young people, adults and families for over 30 years but would also like to encourage males over 40yrs of age connect with me re their concerns.
Clients consult me due to experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties. Often clients contact me because they want to overcome anxiety, depression, and in particular, relationship issues. A group of clients also consult me about transexual challenges they are facing in day to day life.
Clients consult me due to experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties. Often clients contact me because they want to overcome anxiety, depression, and in particular, relationship issues. A group of clients also consult me about transexual challenges they are facing in day to day life.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
You can book a free 30-minute consultation with me from the start. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change. I also work with couples who want to reconnect, reduce conflict, and understand the patterns that keep them apart. I have specific experience in perinatal and postnatal depression. Many of my clients are insightful and self aware, yet still feel stuck inside their own responses.
I offer 30 minutes rather than the usual 15, so you have enough time to gain clarity and decide whether working together feels right.
You can book a free 30-minute consultation with me from the start. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change. I also work with couples who want to reconnect, reduce conflict, and understand the patterns that keep them apart. I have specific experience in perinatal and postnatal depression. Many of my clients are insightful and self aware, yet still feel stuck inside their own responses.
I offer 30 minutes rather than the usual 15, so you have enough time to gain clarity and decide whether working together feels right.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
Now accepting new clients. If you’re exhausted from feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of low self-worth, trauma, or painful relationships, you’re not alone. Temporary fixes can leave those wounds open, making it hard to trust yourself or others. Together, we’ll face the root causes of your pain, not just the surface symptoms and build tools that help you break free for good. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start healing, book a free 30-minute consultation.
Now accepting new clients. If you’re exhausted from feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of low self-worth, trauma, or painful relationships, you’re not alone. Temporary fixes can leave those wounds open, making it hard to trust yourself or others. Together, we’ll face the root causes of your pain, not just the surface symptoms and build tools that help you break free for good. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start healing, book a free 30-minute consultation.
Cathy is an empathic and trauma sensitive specialist who uses Neuro-affirming practice and keen to be accessible and supportive to those most in need in a timely manner. Having 37 years' experience in the human service field. Cathy is passionate about providing timely access to support for those either geographically isolated or have diverse needs for counselling and therapies with a particular interest in supporting individuals living with PTSD (complex), BPD, childhood trauma or strong emotional reactions. Cathy is experienced in grief and loss counselling and sensitively supports carers experiencing anticipatory grief.
Cathy is an empathic and trauma sensitive specialist who uses Neuro-affirming practice and keen to be accessible and supportive to those most in need in a timely manner. Having 37 years' experience in the human service field. Cathy is passionate about providing timely access to support for those either geographically isolated or have diverse needs for counselling and therapies with a particular interest in supporting individuals living with PTSD (complex), BPD, childhood trauma or strong emotional reactions. Cathy is experienced in grief and loss counselling and sensitively supports carers experiencing anticipatory grief.
I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse.
My therapeutic approach is underpinned by trauma-informed practice. Supporting people to develop a deeper understanding of their experiences at individual and relational levels; whilst empowering them with knowledge, understanding and skills. I am also trained in; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectic Behavioural.
I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse.
My therapeutic approach is underpinned by trauma-informed practice. Supporting people to develop a deeper understanding of their experiences at individual and relational levels; whilst empowering them with knowledge, understanding and skills. I am also trained in; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectic Behavioural.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
People come to counselling for so many reasons. They may be navigating traumatic or painful memories/experiences, difficult feelings, complexities around identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of dealing with systems or a world that seems to be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a space that carries all parts of you & your story. I walk with people who may be navigating substance use concerns, complex life circumstances, & traumatic experiences. I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
People come to counselling for so many reasons. They may be navigating traumatic or painful memories/experiences, difficult feelings, complexities around identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of dealing with systems or a world that seems to be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a space that carries all parts of you & your story. I walk with people who may be navigating substance use concerns, complex life circumstances, & traumatic experiences. I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.