Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychologists and Therapists in Subiaco, WA

Andrew MacKinnon
Psychotherapist, MSc
Serves Area
I am a Psycho-analytic Psychotherapist (Group Analyst) and Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience of supporting people to live lives that have meaning and purpose in the context of mental health issues. I have specialised in supporting patients who have experienced a difficult start in life in some way. This includes experience of attachment disruptions such as separation, loss or inconsistencies from attachment figures or trauma such as abuse and neglect.
I am a Psycho-analytic Psychotherapist (Group Analyst) and Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience of supporting people to live lives that have meaning and purpose in the context of mental health issues. I have specialised in supporting patients who have experienced a difficult start in life in some way. This includes experience of attachment disruptions such as separation, loss or inconsistencies from attachment figures or trauma such as abuse and neglect.
(08) 6490 9948 View (08) 6490 9948
Joanne Lee
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
(08) 6120 1475 View (08) 6120 1475
Tailoring Therapy
Psychologist, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
(08) 6493 7840 View (08) 6493 7840
Dr Matthew Herbert, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Subiaco, WA 6008
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
(08) 6490 9603 View (08) 6490 9603
Sarah Ramunno
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
(08) 6490 9815 View (08) 6490 9815
Chris Harris
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Subiaco, WA 6008
Mental health, like physical health, is something we all have and is worth looking after. Mental health is a positive experience where we enjoy life, feel present, have energy and achieve our purpose. There are times when it can feel difficult to participate in life as we would like to. Psychological strategies are about building your capacity to navigates the struggles of life while experiencing an optimum version of yourself.
Mental health, like physical health, is something we all have and is worth looking after. Mental health is a positive experience where we enjoy life, feel present, have energy and achieve our purpose. There are times when it can feel difficult to participate in life as we would like to. Psychological strategies are about building your capacity to navigates the struggles of life while experiencing an optimum version of yourself.
0411 415 758 View 0411 415 758
Siew Lan Ho
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Subiaco, WA 6008
Navigating the seasons of life on your own can sometimes get tricky. As you do your best to make sense of it all that seems too much or out of control, having a listening ear as you work through it can be helpful. I believe the struggles with our inner world can get overwhelming at times, and it can be renegotiated to lead a meaningful life. A significant part of my work as a registered clinical psychologist is offering psychological exploration and support to patients in a mutual effort to understand themselves better and work through how they can relate more intimately to themselves and others.
Navigating the seasons of life on your own can sometimes get tricky. As you do your best to make sense of it all that seems too much or out of control, having a listening ear as you work through it can be helpful. I believe the struggles with our inner world can get overwhelming at times, and it can be renegotiated to lead a meaningful life. A significant part of my work as a registered clinical psychologist is offering psychological exploration and support to patients in a mutual effort to understand themselves better and work through how they can relate more intimately to themselves and others.
(08) 6490 9076 View (08) 6490 9076
Simone Butun
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that are preventing you from living your best life. My approach emphasises evidence-based practice, meaning I rely on scientifically-proven methods to help you achieve positive outcomes. , I am committed to providing the highest standard of care to my clients. I believe in the power of the mind-body relationship and specialise in treating complex health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. By working together, we can discover the unique tools and strategies that will help you overcome life's obstacles and achieve greater wellbeing.
My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that are preventing you from living your best life. My approach emphasises evidence-based practice, meaning I rely on scientifically-proven methods to help you achieve positive outcomes. , I am committed to providing the highest standard of care to my clients. I believe in the power of the mind-body relationship and specialise in treating complex health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. By working together, we can discover the unique tools and strategies that will help you overcome life's obstacles and achieve greater wellbeing.
(08) 6493 7668 View (08) 6493 7668
Ethan Pemberton
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and have seen many people come to therapy feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, disconnected from themselves/others, or exhausted from carrying things alone for too long. Others struggle with anxiety, self-criticism, anger, trauma, or emotions that feel difficult to understand or manage. Therapy can provide a space to slow things down, make sense of painful or confusing experiences, explore patterns that may sit outside awareness, better understand oneself, find relief and move towards change.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and have seen many people come to therapy feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, disconnected from themselves/others, or exhausted from carrying things alone for too long. Others struggle with anxiety, self-criticism, anger, trauma, or emotions that feel difficult to understand or manage. Therapy can provide a space to slow things down, make sense of painful or confusing experiences, explore patterns that may sit outside awareness, better understand oneself, find relief and move towards change.
(08) 9473 6369 View (08) 9473 6369
Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
(08) 9121 1016 View (08) 9121 1016
Carmel Bob
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
(08) 6118 7213 View (08) 6118 7213
Kinship Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
At Kinship, our central focus is to cultivate a safe and trustworthy environment. So that those seeking help feel emotionally comfortable and are able to connect with our dedicated, compassionate and skilled professionals. Here, we collaborate with our clients, emphasising a strengths-based approach to achieve lasting therapeutic outcomes. We work with people who have experienced trauma in their life, those feeling emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or relationship difficulties and those who are experiencing mental illnesses such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, complex grief, stress or adjustment difficulties.
At Kinship, our central focus is to cultivate a safe and trustworthy environment. So that those seeking help feel emotionally comfortable and are able to connect with our dedicated, compassionate and skilled professionals. Here, we collaborate with our clients, emphasising a strengths-based approach to achieve lasting therapeutic outcomes. We work with people who have experienced trauma in their life, those feeling emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or relationship difficulties and those who are experiencing mental illnesses such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, complex grief, stress or adjustment difficulties.
(08) 6490 9050 View (08) 6490 9050
Mauro Lorrai
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
(08) 6490 9762 View (08) 6490 9762
Cygnet Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Cygnet Clinic a multidisciplinary team consisting of private practicing Clinical Psychologists and Consultant Psychiatrists with a focus on evidenced based and collaborative care models of practice. We are one of the few practices with Psychiatrists, and Pain Specialists working collaboratively with other medical specialist soon to join our team. You can book an appointment with another clinician directly online rather than calling the clinic at our website.
Cygnet Clinic a multidisciplinary team consisting of private practicing Clinical Psychologists and Consultant Psychiatrists with a focus on evidenced based and collaborative care models of practice. We are one of the few practices with Psychiatrists, and Pain Specialists working collaboratively with other medical specialist soon to join our team. You can book an appointment with another clinician directly online rather than calling the clinic at our website.
(08) 6171 3741 View (08) 6171 3741
Tristan Abba
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Looking for a safe, supportive space to move past what's keeping you stuck in life? We'll work collaboratively to break unhelpful patterns and rewrite limiting narratives. While we can't change the past, we can transform how it affects you today. Psychology sessions with me are integrative drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and narrative therapy—grounded in trauma and developmental theory. There is no one-size-fits-all model of therapy so I've spent the last 20 years gathering ideas and strategies from various approaches.
Looking for a safe, supportive space to move past what's keeping you stuck in life? We'll work collaboratively to break unhelpful patterns and rewrite limiting narratives. While we can't change the past, we can transform how it affects you today. Psychology sessions with me are integrative drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and narrative therapy—grounded in trauma and developmental theory. There is no one-size-fits-all model of therapy so I've spent the last 20 years gathering ideas and strategies from various approaches.
(07) 3186 0226 View (07) 3186 0226
Paul McNeela
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I welcome clients with life adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, social phobia, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, suicidal thoughts, ASD, ADHD and male MH issues.
I've been a Counsellor since 1992, a Registered Mental Health Nurse since 1996, a Family Therapist since 2016 and a Psychologist since 2022. My broad experience in the mental health and therapy sectors enables me to form relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and provides me with a rich store of techniques and strategies my clients benefit from.
I welcome clients with life adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, social phobia, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, suicidal thoughts, ASD, ADHD and male MH issues.
I've been a Counsellor since 1992, a Registered Mental Health Nurse since 1996, a Family Therapist since 2016 and a Psychologist since 2022. My broad experience in the mental health and therapy sectors enables me to form relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and provides me with a rich store of techniques and strategies my clients benefit from.
(08) 9468 7246 View (08) 9468 7246
Jayde Leah Lecerf
Psychotherapist, PsychD, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist. I adopt a strength-based and person-centred approach to therapy. I aim to create a warm and gentle presence. Prioritising a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and valued. I have experience providing counselling services in a suicide prevention program supporting people to manage suicidal ideation and self-harm. I also provide therapeutic support to individuals who experience a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related issues.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist. I adopt a strength-based and person-centred approach to therapy. I aim to create a warm and gentle presence. Prioritising a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and valued. I have experience providing counselling services in a suicide prevention program supporting people to manage suicidal ideation and self-harm. I also provide therapeutic support to individuals who experience a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related issues.
0419 430 836 View 0419 430 836
Sarah Holloway
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults and adolescents for a range of emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, BPD/EUPD, self-harming and suicidal ideation, low self-worth, and late-identified neurodivergence.
I am trained in range of therapies, specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I am enthusiastic and caring, and I work hard to build rapport and create a comfortable environment to talk about important issues. I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients, where we can talk through difficulties, and implement support and change.
I work with adults and adolescents for a range of emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, BPD/EUPD, self-harming and suicidal ideation, low self-worth, and late-identified neurodivergence.
I am trained in range of therapies, specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I am enthusiastic and caring, and I work hard to build rapport and create a comfortable environment to talk about important issues. I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients, where we can talk through difficulties, and implement support and change.
(08) 6493 7133 View (08) 6493 7133
Sandra Dichiera - Find Freedom Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
(08) 6493 7076 View (08) 6493 7076
Dr David Preece
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
(08) 6490 9979 View (08) 6490 9979
Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists
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.