Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Kingston, ON
London Centre For Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA , MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
You might mask your ADHD, feel stuck in patterns tied to BPD, or struggle to believe you're worth loving.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, ADHD, and the impact of childhood sexual trauma. My approach is creative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, explore identity and self-worth, and gently heal what’s been too heavy to carry alone—with curiosity, humour, and care.
You might mask your ADHD, feel stuck in patterns tied to BPD, or struggle to believe you're worth loving.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, ADHD, and the impact of childhood sexual trauma. My approach is creative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, explore identity and self-worth, and gently heal what’s been too heavy to carry alone—with curiosity, humour, and care.
I specialize in supporting couples & individuals navigate self understanding, relationship problems, self esteem, BPD, grief, trauma & more.
Are you navigating the age old question of “who am I?” Perhaps you walk around with the idea that there is something wrong with you or you're fundamentally flawed. Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your messed up past or childhood. You may beat yourself up for being: not enough, wrong or bad. You may deal with outbursts of anger or be a chronic people pleaser. Perhaps you feel you’re being “too much," your emotions are "too big for the situation," or you may just not even understand them. You’re looking for someone to do the deeper work with – you don’t want fluff, you want to figure yourself out. Let’s do just that.
I specialize in supporting couples & individuals navigate self understanding, relationship problems, self esteem, BPD, grief, trauma & more.
Are you navigating the age old question of “who am I?” Perhaps you walk around with the idea that there is something wrong with you or you're fundamentally flawed. Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your messed up past or childhood. You may beat yourself up for being: not enough, wrong or bad. You may deal with outbursts of anger or be a chronic people pleaser. Perhaps you feel you’re being “too much," your emotions are "too big for the situation," or you may just not even understand them. You’re looking for someone to do the deeper work with – you don’t want fluff, you want to figure yourself out. Let’s do just that.
I work primarily with millennial & GenZ women navigating big emotions, low self-esteem, neurodivergence, BPD, relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, and complex trauma stemming from "emotionally immature" parents.
My personal experience with mental health has granted me a unique outlook on the therapeutic process. I believe my relaxed demeanour and balanced approach, which blends humour and unbiased encouragement with firm support, allows my clients the space to feel comfortable and respected as equals and individuals.
I work primarily with millennial & GenZ women navigating big emotions, low self-esteem, neurodivergence, BPD, relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, and complex trauma stemming from "emotionally immature" parents.
My personal experience with mental health has granted me a unique outlook on the therapeutic process. I believe my relaxed demeanour and balanced approach, which blends humour and unbiased encouragement with firm support, allows my clients the space to feel comfortable and respected as equals and individuals.
Jackie Bristow, ADHD, Self Esteem, Trauma, Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Highly sensitive people, introverts, artists, millennials, Gen Z are the populations I have the most experience with, as well as Borderline PD.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating or shameful. Whether you can't stop thinking about something, never feel good enough, or constantly compare yourself to others, I am here to help. If you are navigating dissociation or flashbacks, struggling with forming your identity or developing meaning in life, I can provide DBT & Trauma informed therapy. Or maybe you're looking for support with leaving a toxic job or relationship, trying to decrease the inner critic and perfectionism, or struggle with focusing and completing a task. Understanding our unconscious motivations and defence mechanisms can also be revealing character work.
Highly sensitive people, introverts, artists, millennials, Gen Z are the populations I have the most experience with, as well as Borderline PD.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating or shameful. Whether you can't stop thinking about something, never feel good enough, or constantly compare yourself to others, I am here to help. If you are navigating dissociation or flashbacks, struggling with forming your identity or developing meaning in life, I can provide DBT & Trauma informed therapy. Or maybe you're looking for support with leaving a toxic job or relationship, trying to decrease the inner critic and perfectionism, or struggle with focusing and completing a task. Understanding our unconscious motivations and defence mechanisms can also be revealing character work.
I’ve had the privilege to work with people from many walks of life, across a broad range of concerns, including, anxiety, depression, PTSD, BPD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism and more.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
I’ve had the privilege to work with people from many walks of life, across a broad range of concerns, including, anxiety, depression, PTSD, BPD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism and more.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
Judy Hawley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSDS, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am skilled and experienced with trauma, addictions, bpd and attachment.
Life & Manifestation Coach, Trauma Psychotherapist & Social Worker
Many people today feel disconnected from themselves and others, caught in negative cycles. Past traumas can leave wounds, making it hard to feel safe, set healthy boundaries, or fully love and trust yourself or others. Healing, and growth is always possible.
I work with men and women who are ready for support to find their passion, purpose and full potential. If you want to clear the imprinted messages that limit your growth and healing, I will support you moving forward. Experienced with ADHD, neurodivergence, parenting, families, youth, addictions & trauma.
I am skilled and experienced with trauma, addictions, bpd and attachment.
Life & Manifestation Coach, Trauma Psychotherapist & Social Worker
Many people today feel disconnected from themselves and others, caught in negative cycles. Past traumas can leave wounds, making it hard to feel safe, set healthy boundaries, or fully love and trust yourself or others. Healing, and growth is always possible.
I work with men and women who are ready for support to find their passion, purpose and full potential. If you want to clear the imprinted messages that limit your growth and healing, I will support you moving forward. Experienced with ADHD, neurodivergence, parenting, families, youth, addictions & trauma.
While Grief is a particular focus for my practice, I offer a wide range of therapeutic supports for challenges including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, BPD and more.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and have been in practice for over 13 years. I have completed many additional trainings, including a certification from Wilfrid Laurier University in Grief and Grief therapy, Trauma work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, families and groups.
While Grief is a particular focus for my practice, I offer a wide range of therapeutic supports for challenges including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, BPD and more.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and have been in practice for over 13 years. I have completed many additional trainings, including a certification from Wilfrid Laurier University in Grief and Grief therapy, Trauma work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, families and groups.
Donna Milton, Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, HSC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Are your finding it difficult to manage your anxiety due to past experiences? Do you find it hard to sleep at night or manage your daily routine? Our lives are full of stress, anxiety, anger and much more. Finding the root cause is important for our well being. I am a trauma-informed, RP in the Belleville, Kingston and Trenton area. I specialize in offering therapy to individuals who are struggling with trauma, domestic abuse, managing emotions, substance abuse, strained and couple relationships. Understanding the younger years offers and understanding of why certain behaviours or personalities affect you or cause emotional upset.
Are your finding it difficult to manage your anxiety due to past experiences? Do you find it hard to sleep at night or manage your daily routine? Our lives are full of stress, anxiety, anger and much more. Finding the root cause is important for our well being. I am a trauma-informed, RP in the Belleville, Kingston and Trenton area. I specialize in offering therapy to individuals who are struggling with trauma, domestic abuse, managing emotions, substance abuse, strained and couple relationships. Understanding the younger years offers and understanding of why certain behaviours or personalities affect you or cause emotional upset.
Hi, I’m a registered psychotherapist offering a welcoming and compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported—whether you're joining me in person or online. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping you navigate life’s challenges with care and intention.
My approach is always trauma-informed and client-centered, which means your experiences, strengths, and comfort are at the heart of everything we do.
Hi, I’m a registered psychotherapist offering a welcoming and compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported—whether you're joining me in person or online. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping you navigate life’s challenges with care and intention.
My approach is always trauma-informed and client-centered, which means your experiences, strengths, and comfort are at the heart of everything we do.
My passion is supporting individuals in overcoming struggles with avoidant behaviour and maladaptive coping patterns including addiction involving alcohol and drug use, or behaviours surrounding sex, pornography, and relationships. My goal is to help individuals gain a better understanding of, and ability to cope with, challenging life experiences including trauma, mental health difficulties, and family of origin pain. I teach strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, including combatting shame, anxiety, and depression, and skills to change problematic behaviours and challenge beliefs that keep you stuck.
My passion is supporting individuals in overcoming struggles with avoidant behaviour and maladaptive coping patterns including addiction involving alcohol and drug use, or behaviours surrounding sex, pornography, and relationships. My goal is to help individuals gain a better understanding of, and ability to cope with, challenging life experiences including trauma, mental health difficulties, and family of origin pain. I teach strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, including combatting shame, anxiety, and depression, and skills to change problematic behaviours and challenge beliefs that keep you stuck.
Now accepting new clients. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with adults who need help in building their resilience following life altering changes as well as life-long struggles. Having worked in organ transplant and bariatric surgery units, alcohol and drug treatment clinics, psychiatric facilities, outpatient clinics, post-secondary and military institutions, I feel confident to work with most individuals.
Now accepting new clients. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with adults who need help in building their resilience following life altering changes as well as life-long struggles. Having worked in organ transplant and bariatric surgery units, alcohol and drug treatment clinics, psychiatric facilities, outpatient clinics, post-secondary and military institutions, I feel confident to work with most individuals.
Meet Our Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
The Compassion Clinic
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
I am a Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist that offers evidence based and compassionate therapy for those willing to travel along the path towards flourishing and wellness. As life becomes increasingly complicated, I seek to provide unique and personalized therapy delivered to you in person or online to help you along your journey. I draw from a breadth of experience in correctional institutions, hospital settings, detox, addiction rehabs, crisis services, child and youth counselling agencies, adult mental health services, and with Kingston Police.
I am a Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist that offers evidence based and compassionate therapy for those willing to travel along the path towards flourishing and wellness. As life becomes increasingly complicated, I seek to provide unique and personalized therapy delivered to you in person or online to help you along your journey. I draw from a breadth of experience in correctional institutions, hospital settings, detox, addiction rehabs, crisis services, child and youth counselling agencies, adult mental health services, and with Kingston Police.
Dr. Dianna Gibson
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting new clients for treatment. Wait time for assessment services is 12 months+. At times in life we can become stuck in intense feelings, whether it's related to stressful challenges, life transitions, relationships, or events from our past that continue to cause us pain. We try to cope but our usual strategies are not working anymore.
Currently accepting new clients for treatment. Wait time for assessment services is 12 months+. At times in life we can become stuck in intense feelings, whether it's related to stressful challenges, life transitions, relationships, or events from our past that continue to cause us pain. We try to cope but our usual strategies are not working anymore.
Jennifer L. Liesen - Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc-MHC, BSc-Psy
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
Waitlist for new clients
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in adult relationships. We may have had unavailable caregivers whom did not have the tools to provide essential emotional support, which then shaped our sense of shame and other core beliefs about our worth. We needed to feel safe and protected, to be guided with the appropriate balance of security and independence to develop self-trust and confidence in our decision making. We learned to adapt and survive with coping strategies that continue to exist and may no longer be helpful.
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in adult relationships. We may have had unavailable caregivers whom did not have the tools to provide essential emotional support, which then shaped our sense of shame and other core beliefs about our worth. We needed to feel safe and protected, to be guided with the appropriate balance of security and independence to develop self-trust and confidence in our decision making. We learned to adapt and survive with coping strategies that continue to exist and may no longer be helpful.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
With over 20 years of experience in community mental health, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and neurodiverse individuals on their journey to healing and self-discovery. My approach is rooted in the belief that all behavior has meaning. While children and youth often express struggles through behavior, adults may show signs of distress through anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, or family conflict. I work alongside my clients to uncover deeper root causes, providing them with valuable insights to support the change they seek.
With over 20 years of experience in community mental health, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and neurodiverse individuals on their journey to healing and self-discovery. My approach is rooted in the belief that all behavior has meaning. While children and youth often express struggles through behavior, adults may show signs of distress through anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, or family conflict. I work alongside my clients to uncover deeper root causes, providing them with valuable insights to support the change they seek.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
Looking for some support? It can be daunting to try to find a therapist you can really connect to. Let me help you make that a little easier with a few questions. Do you tend to put yourself last, have feelings of not being good enough, or that there is something wrong with you? Do you struggle to be able to relax, feeling guilty unless you are being productive 24/7? Are you able to be self compassionate or is compassion only for other people? The beliefs we have about ourselves and others are based on what we experienced as children. Childhood is where we learn the "rules" of how we are supposed to live our lives.
Looking for some support? It can be daunting to try to find a therapist you can really connect to. Let me help you make that a little easier with a few questions. Do you tend to put yourself last, have feelings of not being good enough, or that there is something wrong with you? Do you struggle to be able to relax, feeling guilty unless you are being productive 24/7? Are you able to be self compassionate or is compassion only for other people? The beliefs we have about ourselves and others are based on what we experienced as children. Childhood is where we learn the "rules" of how we are supposed to live our lives.
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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.