Borderline Personality (BPD) Counselling in Riddells Creek, VIC
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Rachel Elizabeth Dougherty
Psychotherapist, PACFA
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My work is about being curious; diving deeper into exploring the self, all the mysterious, hidden, buried and forgotten aspects. It's a rediscovery... helping to find your magic, raw, beautifully wild, unconditioned YOU. It's about getting in touch with your child-like curiosity and coming home to your innermost self. I am particularly passionate about working with adults to navigate; grief and loss, relationships, fear, shame, anger, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, developing self-love, self-worth and self-compassion.
Streatfeild & Co Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Welcome to Streatfeild & Co Psychology. We offer face to face appointments from our Macedon Ranges office and national Telehealth services. Learn more at www.streatpsych.com We support children, young people, families, couples, and adults across the lifespan. Our Psychologists and Mental Health Social Workers help clients with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, adjustment, trauma, grief & loss, separation, life stage and change, relationships difficulties, self esteem issues, mental health in the context of disability and injury including ASD & ADHD, carer support, Mental Health Disorders, and substance use and abuse issues.
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Succoris Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
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Work towards achieving your goals with the help of our experienced and compassionate therapists. You can book an appointment online or face-to-face at one of our 3 clinics. Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions. Access to evidence based, effective therapy to anyone living within Australia who has access to the internet via our Telehealth services. Group Therapy available in some clinics.
Online Therapists
Angeline May
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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I have experience in assessment and treatment of many mental health issues, including; anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. My interest and experience are treating individuals with complex trauma and PTSD. I am also strongly interested in the treatment of individuals with borderline personality disorder (
BPD
). Intensively-Trained in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), a gold standard treatment for this personality disorder. Furthermore, my experience included working with adolescents and parents utilising a DBT framework.
Cindy Tanghal
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (
BPD
); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
Nicole Varigos
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified
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Nicole is a registered psychologist who has worked with adults and children across private practice, community health, school and tertiary institution settings. Nicole has a passion for working with client’s aged 16+ experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, personality disorders (e.g.,
BPD
), addictions, family violence, chronic pain and relationship issues. She utilises a number of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Humanistic interventions and Mentalization Based therapy.
Neurogenesis Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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My clinical focus is with clients 16+ -adults with a wide range of mood/personality disorders (Bipolar/ depression/
BPD
) & with behaviours of suicidality and self-harm & also with clients with C/PTSD and trauma.
Jaclyn MPsych(Clinical) aims to provide therapy with a difference. Our work together will be person focused and beautifully supportive however this will be a therapeutic approach to see transformation! I have a focus on intervention; my patients come to me because they want to see change and are tired of talking about their week on loop; so, whilst our work together may be hard and sometimes very challenging, with support together we will make that change that you have been waiting to achieve. Please note we are a small business please -Email- NCP admin today to begin your therapeutic journey.
Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
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Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have
BPD
to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Transformative Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
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BPD
, Motivation & purpose.
Transformative Therapy is a special sanctuary for women. This is a safe, trusting, and inclusive space for you to share your concerns, challenges or complex situations in confidence. Past experiences can impact our thoughts, our actions, and all our relationships. It can feel lonely in your world as you try to navigate through the confusion & challenges. I support you closely with each step as we explore what it means to be you in your experience. I assist you through deep empathy in accessing your strengths & skills to begin transforming your life into one which is meaningful and fulfilling to you.
SexWit Counselling & Sexology - Zoë Hancock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
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Zoë is a qualified & experienced Sexologist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, Psychotherapist, Mentor & Founder of SexWit, with over 23 years experience. Are you wanting to improve your sex life, relationships, mental health, dating experiences or life in general & don't know where to begin? We work with you to transform the psychosexual or life circumstance preventing you from living your best life. Our humanist & person-centred process is tailored to your needs. SexWit offers a safe, sex-positive & empathic service. Call us & view our website or the SexWit Counselling & Sexology facebook page for testimonials & full service detail
Jason Brain
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
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Jason uses schema therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, and ACT approaches. He aims to bring humour and human connection to helping clients change parts of their lives where change would be meaningful to the client. As well as writing in the third person, Jason enjoys assisting adult clients living with grief and bereavement, issues faced by clients from the LGBTIQ community, ageing-related issues faced by older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues, post traumatic stress, and adult ADHD. He is also experienced in alcohol & other drugs (counselling), & working with childhood trauma and maladaptive schemas which result.
Kati Hambleton
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
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I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.
Joanna Paterson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
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Joanna is a Clinical Psychologist offering face to face services in Mornington, as well as telehealth options for those elsewhere. Joanna is warm and empathetic and uses evidence based therapies to assist clients with their therapy goals. Joanna works with a broad range of issues including anxiety & depression, trauma and PTSD, couples and relationships, stress, personality disorders, disordered eating, addiction and more.
David Young
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
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David is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practising since 2007. He has a wide range of experience working in different psychological settings including hospital, corporate, and community organisations. David’s passion is improving health and wellbeing of individuals and has achieved this goal in various ways including as a practitioner, manager and also at a strategic board level. David, consequently, is experienced working with individuals with a wide range of psychological presentations.
Melissa Tso
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I am a registered psychologist, and have experience working with a variety of clients within public and private settings. I utilise a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic- and Schema-informed therapy. I can assist with mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), adjustment issues, stress management (including improving emotional regulation, and impulsive and compulsive behaviours), interpersonal/relationship difficulties, and difficulties associated with prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal mental health.
Louise Wilson Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
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Louise is a trauma informed clinical psychologist. Louise’s therapeutic approach is guided by principles of safety, attunement and authenticity. Louise aims to create a therapeutic space where clients feel comfortable and respected. Louise values the significance of the therapeutic relationship and is therefore dedicated to the collaborative process of therapy. Louise supports her clients to move toward healthy integration via careful analysis of one’s inner experience, using evidence based interventions that strike a balance between strategies of acceptance versus change.
Luke McDonald
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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Luke is a Registered Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Luke is the Director of the professional psychology practice Leading Psychology. Luke is passionate about helping to meet the mental health needs of the community and helping people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and seeking to overcome them. Luke provides an empathetic, non-judgmental and accepting approach when working with clients. Luke tailors his approach to the client's individual.
Joanne Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified
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Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I primarily work with children and adolescents using a systemic approach of involving parents where appropriate. My work with children incorporates play and considers their developmental age. I also offer therapeutic interventions to individual adults and families. I enjoy the dynamic nature of family and parent-child therapy, to help mobilise your individual and collective strengths that will promote deeper connectivity and improve family relationships.
Leigh Davis Elliott
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Supervisor. I predominantly practice with men and / or people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community who experience enduring mental health difficulties, relational difficulties, personality difficulties and trauma. I also have a background working with young people / their families and have a particular passion for working with fathers around their parenting.
Dan Solomon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Dan, I'm a senior psychologist, working within a wonderful private practice in Bentleigh, VIC. I am very passionate about my work; my top priority is for any and all clients to experience an environment of warmth and respect throughout their therapeutic journey. I work with every individual in a way that tailors treatment to specific client needs. The decision to seek help is a very important one, therefore you will be met exactly where you are, listened to, and provided with targeted strategies for making real change.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.