Borderline Personality (BPD) Counselling in Bristol
Firstly, I think it's amazing that you're making the first step in your journey towards feeling better in your life, whatever that means to you. I would be honoured to support you towards your recovery of mental health difficulties and thank you for considering me! I focus on what’s happened to you, not what’s “wrong” with you. You might have symptoms of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, significant drug and alcohol use, or been given a label of “personality disorder”, and I can support you to understand what this means and how to move forward. I aim to help people make significant changes in their lives to feel better.
Firstly, I think it's amazing that you're making the first step in your journey towards feeling better in your life, whatever that means to you. I would be honoured to support you towards your recovery of mental health difficulties and thank you for considering me! I focus on what’s happened to you, not what’s “wrong” with you. You might have symptoms of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, significant drug and alcohol use, or been given a label of “personality disorder”, and I can support you to understand what this means and how to move forward. I aim to help people make significant changes in their lives to feel better.
I am a Humanistic, trauma informed counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand there are times when life can feel overwhelming and daily life can become more of a struggle. This can often feel isolating and confusing, but it is important to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which you feel able to explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. I am able to help with many of life's challenges and have specialist experience of working with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence.
I am a Humanistic, trauma informed counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand there are times when life can feel overwhelming and daily life can become more of a struggle. This can often feel isolating and confusing, but it is important to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which you feel able to explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. I am able to help with many of life's challenges and have specialist experience of working with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence.
Specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD.
Importantly flexible where needed to suit the modern living and cost of living by offering weekly, fortnightly, monthly, 6 weekly or AD Hoc sessions depending on what suits you.
Specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD.
Importantly flexible where needed to suit the modern living and cost of living by offering weekly, fortnightly, monthly, 6 weekly or AD Hoc sessions depending on what suits you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
I have both lived and professional experience of BPD/EUPD, DID, ODD, psychosis, bipolar, and schizophrenia.
Hi, I'm Sarah, a counselling psychotherapist, life coach, experienced mental illness counsellor, couples therapist, young people counsellor, sex/kink/BDSM therapist, and trauma experienced counsellor.
I offer my own style of counselling and coaching, which is realistic, open-minded, challenging, and adaptable. I really do care about my clients.
I aim to empower them!
I offer different perspectives to help clients understand themselves and others.
I'm open about my life experiences to help clients feel less alone.
I'm neurodivergent. An LGBTQIA member, passionate trans ally, and regularly attend transgender & crossdressing groups.
I have both lived and professional experience of BPD/EUPD, DID, ODD, psychosis, bipolar, and schizophrenia.
Hi, I'm Sarah, a counselling psychotherapist, life coach, experienced mental illness counsellor, couples therapist, young people counsellor, sex/kink/BDSM therapist, and trauma experienced counsellor.
I offer my own style of counselling and coaching, which is realistic, open-minded, challenging, and adaptable. I really do care about my clients.
I aim to empower them!
I offer different perspectives to help clients understand themselves and others.
I'm open about my life experiences to help clients feel less alone.
I'm neurodivergent. An LGBTQIA member, passionate trans ally, and regularly attend transgender & crossdressing groups.
Looking for a therapist can be a daunting experience, especially if things are tough for you right now, but you have taken the first step! I have experienced many times, both as a counsellor and personally in therapy, how people begin to feel less burdened and overwhelmed in their life when they feel really heard and accepted without judgement or criticism. I believe that the counselling relationship is a collaborative and dynamic process, and I am always receptive to feedback, as it can shape the dynamic between us. I feel that therapy can be proactive, and not just reactive. I have no expectations on what we speak about.
Looking for a therapist can be a daunting experience, especially if things are tough for you right now, but you have taken the first step! I have experienced many times, both as a counsellor and personally in therapy, how people begin to feel less burdened and overwhelmed in their life when they feel really heard and accepted without judgement or criticism. I believe that the counselling relationship is a collaborative and dynamic process, and I am always receptive to feedback, as it can shape the dynamic between us. I feel that therapy can be proactive, and not just reactive. I have no expectations on what we speak about.
You are not broken. You may be feeling emotional pain, distress, or psychological strain, but that doesn’t mean you are damaged. These responses often reflect your strength and resilience. What you're experiencing is an emotional build-up, not a breakdown. You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma. Over time, you may have built defences to cope and protect yourself. These patterns helped you survive, but they are not your truest self. Healing begins by gently reconnecting with the parts of you that have been hidden, and making space for who you truly are.
You are not broken. You may be feeling emotional pain, distress, or psychological strain, but that doesn’t mean you are damaged. These responses often reflect your strength and resilience. What you're experiencing is an emotional build-up, not a breakdown. You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma. Over time, you may have built defences to cope and protect yourself. These patterns helped you survive, but they are not your truest self. Healing begins by gently reconnecting with the parts of you that have been hidden, and making space for who you truly are.
Hello, I am an intergrative therapeutic counsellor; this means I am trained in several modalities, so I can taylor my approach to meet your individual needs. As Carl Jung said, "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no universal recipe for living." The therapy I offer endaevours to empower you with tools and healthy coping mechanisms to manage your problems in the present, whilst simultaneously exploring the past to aid you with insight and self-knowledge to understand how you got here. I chiefly come from a Mental Health background, working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Hello, I am an intergrative therapeutic counsellor; this means I am trained in several modalities, so I can taylor my approach to meet your individual needs. As Carl Jung said, "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no universal recipe for living." The therapy I offer endaevours to empower you with tools and healthy coping mechanisms to manage your problems in the present, whilst simultaneously exploring the past to aid you with insight and self-knowledge to understand how you got here. I chiefly come from a Mental Health background, working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
I offer short & long term therapy to address low self-esteem, BPD, NPD, couples therapy, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, stress, PTSD, trauma, OCD, ADHD (assessments & coaching), family issues & other mental health challenges.
Traumatic life events can create sudden, urgent need for support. Equally, therapy can be a planned act of self care, facing barriers to growth and happiness. 19 years practice with young people, adults, families & couples therapy has taught me how everyone has unique experiences and needs. My approach is integrative, tailored to each client. I draw on 7 years academic studies & continuous professional development including psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, DBT, trauma focused therapy, coaching, SFBT and a PgC in Supervision. I am committed to providing a positive, rewarding experience for clients, supervisees and organisations.
I offer short & long term therapy to address low self-esteem, BPD, NPD, couples therapy, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, stress, PTSD, trauma, OCD, ADHD (assessments & coaching), family issues & other mental health challenges.
Traumatic life events can create sudden, urgent need for support. Equally, therapy can be a planned act of self care, facing barriers to growth and happiness. 19 years practice with young people, adults, families & couples therapy has taught me how everyone has unique experiences and needs. My approach is integrative, tailored to each client. I draw on 7 years academic studies & continuous professional development including psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, DBT, trauma focused therapy, coaching, SFBT and a PgC in Supervision. I am committed to providing a positive, rewarding experience for clients, supervisees and organisations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodivergence, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centred core .
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodivergence, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centred core .
There are lots of reasons why someone might consider therapy; it could be due to anxiety, depression, the breakdown of a relationship, bereavement, the loss of a job, or a nagging feeling that something does not feel quite right.
I am here to provide you with a safe, confidential space where you can feel supported in your journey of self-exploration, allowing you to process your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, hopes, and fears. I believe that through therapy we can gain insight and understand ourselves better, which can be life changing. I also offer affordable, low-cost therapy, and each 50-minute session is £45.00
There are lots of reasons why someone might consider therapy; it could be due to anxiety, depression, the breakdown of a relationship, bereavement, the loss of a job, or a nagging feeling that something does not feel quite right.
I am here to provide you with a safe, confidential space where you can feel supported in your journey of self-exploration, allowing you to process your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, hopes, and fears. I believe that through therapy we can gain insight and understand ourselves better, which can be life changing. I also offer affordable, low-cost therapy, and each 50-minute session is £45.00
A warm welcome to you. Coming to therapy can feel like a big decision and finding the right therapist for you can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I believe that the therapy relationship is key to personal growth, feeling understood, supported and helped through challenging and distressing life experiences. I offer a safe, welcoming space for people who are seeking support with the experiences of emotional distress and challenges that most of us face at various junctures in life. I am a compassionate, warm and approachable therapist and we will work together in a collaborative way to find what works best for you
A warm welcome to you. Coming to therapy can feel like a big decision and finding the right therapist for you can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I believe that the therapy relationship is key to personal growth, feeling understood, supported and helped through challenging and distressing life experiences. I offer a safe, welcoming space for people who are seeking support with the experiences of emotional distress and challenges that most of us face at various junctures in life. I am a compassionate, warm and approachable therapist and we will work together in a collaborative way to find what works best for you
I’m Dr Saumya Singh, a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist offering a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
I work in a trauma-informed way and support people with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, workplace stress, relationship challenges, and experiences of abuse or violence. My approach is holistic, recognising that mental health is closely shaped by the wider context of our lives.
I also a specialist interest in health psychology, supporting individuals to cope with the emotional impact of physical health conditions such as cancer, chronic pain and FND.
I’m Dr Saumya Singh, a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist offering a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
I work in a trauma-informed way and support people with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, workplace stress, relationship challenges, and experiences of abuse or violence. My approach is holistic, recognising that mental health is closely shaped by the wider context of our lives.
I also a specialist interest in health psychology, supporting individuals to cope with the emotional impact of physical health conditions such as cancer, chronic pain and FND.
My mission is to help people heal from trauma and attachment wounds and move towards greater balance, freedom and self-understanding. I offer a warm, collaborative approach, drawing on EMDR and integrative psychotherapy to help you process difficult experiences, shift unhelpful patterns and change the way painful memories affect you. With 29 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, including extensive NHS and statutory experience, I specialise in PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias and a range of other difficulties. I also offer immersive therapeutic and wellbeing retreats in Spain. I look forward to supporting you.
My mission is to help people heal from trauma and attachment wounds and move towards greater balance, freedom and self-understanding. I offer a warm, collaborative approach, drawing on EMDR and integrative psychotherapy to help you process difficult experiences, shift unhelpful patterns and change the way painful memories affect you. With 29 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, including extensive NHS and statutory experience, I specialise in PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias and a range of other difficulties. I also offer immersive therapeutic and wellbeing retreats in Spain. I look forward to supporting you.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
Dr Suzy Anderson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
There's always more to a problem than its headline, and that the foundations of meaningful change are in careful, critical understanding. I work with my clients to formulate their problems in all their complexity, and to develop focussed strategies for intervention. I often work with people struggling with low mood, anxiety, esteem issues, obsessive thoughts, relationship issues, problematic behaviours (such as problematic skin picking), traumatic experiences and unhelpful coping. I work responsively, realistically and pragmatically, according to my clients' priorities.
There's always more to a problem than its headline, and that the foundations of meaningful change are in careful, critical understanding. I work with my clients to formulate their problems in all their complexity, and to develop focussed strategies for intervention. I often work with people struggling with low mood, anxiety, esteem issues, obsessive thoughts, relationship issues, problematic behaviours (such as problematic skin picking), traumatic experiences and unhelpful coping. I work responsively, realistically and pragmatically, according to my clients' priorities.
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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.