Borderline Personality (BPD) Counselling in High Peak
I qualified as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in England after moving from Romania. Uprooting your life and starting from scratch, reinventing yourself is not easy, but it also provides fantastic opportunities for growth. From my humble beginnings, I now feel so proud and privileged to work in the field of Psychotherapy. Life has brought me many riches, but none as great as those which my clients and supervisees bring every day in my counselling room. Being in a position where I can empower others to improve their relationship with self and others is a true gift.
I qualified as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in England after moving from Romania. Uprooting your life and starting from scratch, reinventing yourself is not easy, but it also provides fantastic opportunities for growth. From my humble beginnings, I now feel so proud and privileged to work in the field of Psychotherapy. Life has brought me many riches, but none as great as those which my clients and supervisees bring every day in my counselling room. Being in a position where I can empower others to improve their relationship with self and others is a true gift.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with over 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with over 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
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Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
There is no question life is stressful - but the good news is that help is available. You do not have to struggle alone. We all need a neutral, non-judgmental person to talk things through with. I believe that knowing you are not alone, and having that safe place to express your fears, or uncover how the past influences you today, is essential for mental health.
There is no question life is stressful - but the good news is that help is available. You do not have to struggle alone. We all need a neutral, non-judgmental person to talk things through with. I believe that knowing you are not alone, and having that safe place to express your fears, or uncover how the past influences you today, is essential for mental health.
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
Specialties:
Bereavement
Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Loss of Purpose
Couples Counselling/Mediation.
Take a few weeks to invest in yourself—the most rewarding journey you’ll ever embark on—to gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
Together, we can uncover any unhelpful patterns and pave the way for meaningful change. I’m committed to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where you feel fully accepted and free to be your true self, without being afraid of judgment. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and authentic, always showing up genuinely to guide you through life’s challenges.
Specialties:
Bereavement
Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Loss of Purpose
Couples Counselling/Mediation.
Take a few weeks to invest in yourself—the most rewarding journey you’ll ever embark on—to gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
Together, we can uncover any unhelpful patterns and pave the way for meaningful change. I’m committed to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where you feel fully accepted and free to be your true self, without being afraid of judgment. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and authentic, always showing up genuinely to guide you through life’s challenges.
I’m a mature, person-centred counsellor with lived experience offering trauma-informed support for people diagnosed with BPD, PTSD, autism, ADHD, depression or anxiety.
I want to hear your story; to help you make sense of your experiences and understand why you needed/need to respond in the way you did/do. I will help you explore your identity beyond keywords and clinical phrases. I can help you separate and understand what these words and phrases mean personally for you in your personal context.
I’m a mature, person-centred counsellor with lived experience offering trauma-informed support for people diagnosed with BPD, PTSD, autism, ADHD, depression or anxiety.
I want to hear your story; to help you make sense of your experiences and understand why you needed/need to respond in the way you did/do. I will help you explore your identity beyond keywords and clinical phrases. I can help you separate and understand what these words and phrases mean personally for you in your personal context.
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.
About Me
I’m Claire, a warm, proactive therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people with Attachment challenges, neurodiverse challenges, addiction issues to feel more in control again. I offer a safe, confidential space. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or carrying the weight of the past. Please do not navigate it alone.
My approach is grounded, and also proactive. I’m here to guide — not judge, rush, or pressure you — but to help you make sense of life and its challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with confidence.
About Me
I’m Claire, a warm, proactive therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people with Attachment challenges, neurodiverse challenges, addiction issues to feel more in control again. I offer a safe, confidential space. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or carrying the weight of the past. Please do not navigate it alone.
My approach is grounded, and also proactive. I’m here to guide — not judge, rush, or pressure you — but to help you make sense of life and its challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with confidence.
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures.
As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures.
As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
Clients reach out to me when they have recognised that their past experiences are adversely effecting them and preventing them from leading a life which is balanced. My clients tend to have reached a point in their life where they are feeling anxious, low in mood and emotionally unregulated. They may have been diagnosed with an anxiety or mood difficulty or with PTSD, complex PTSD or BPD. The goals of my clients are to create a life where they feel they have been able to heal from their past experiences and developed a sense of mastery and effectiveness which enables them to feel they can safely move forwards and thrive.
Clients reach out to me when they have recognised that their past experiences are adversely effecting them and preventing them from leading a life which is balanced. My clients tend to have reached a point in their life where they are feeling anxious, low in mood and emotionally unregulated. They may have been diagnosed with an anxiety or mood difficulty or with PTSD, complex PTSD or BPD. The goals of my clients are to create a life where they feel they have been able to heal from their past experiences and developed a sense of mastery and effectiveness which enables them to feel they can safely move forwards and thrive.
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.
I can help you with Stress, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD/EUPD), Emotional Regulation problems and ADHD.
I can help you learn Cognitive, Dialectical and Rational Emotive Behaviour (CBT/DBT/REBT) problem-solving skills to identify, challenge, and change your unhelpful beliefs. The idea is that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all inter-connected. When you change the way you think about things, it becomes easier to manage your feelings and behaviours.
I can help you with Stress, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD/EUPD), Emotional Regulation problems and ADHD.
I can help you learn Cognitive, Dialectical and Rational Emotive Behaviour (CBT/DBT/REBT) problem-solving skills to identify, challenge, and change your unhelpful beliefs. The idea is that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all inter-connected. When you change the way you think about things, it becomes easier to manage your feelings and behaviours.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
Do you want to understand why you always act the way you do? Does it seem to you that your behavior follows repetitive patterns and you'd like to be able to change it, but you tend to always fall back into the same ruts? How about starting from the beginning and trying to understand what's going on?
Do you want to understand why you always act the way you do? Does it seem to you that your behavior follows repetitive patterns and you'd like to be able to change it, but you tend to always fall back into the same ruts? How about starting from the beginning and trying to understand what's going on?
Do your suffer with anxiety?, then I am able to help with this. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions? and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences of unmet childhood need and or possible trauma.
Are you in a difficult relationship? and you don't understand the reasons why, I am here to hep you navigate this lack of understanding.
Do your suffer with anxiety?, then I am able to help with this. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions? and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences of unmet childhood need and or possible trauma.
Are you in a difficult relationship? and you don't understand the reasons why, I am here to hep you navigate this lack of understanding.
I'm a counsellor with lived neurodivergent experience, passionate about working with individuals and couples in the neurodivergent community. I know that seeking counselling can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Whether facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking a better understanding of yourself and your experiences, I am here to help. Together, we can create a safe space where you, as the expert in your own experiences, are free to be who you are unapologetically. I will support you as you tell your story, helping you to make sense of it and leaving you with a clearer view of your next chapter.
I'm a counsellor with lived neurodivergent experience, passionate about working with individuals and couples in the neurodivergent community. I know that seeking counselling can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Whether facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking a better understanding of yourself and your experiences, I am here to help. Together, we can create a safe space where you, as the expert in your own experiences, are free to be who you are unapologetically. I will support you as you tell your story, helping you to make sense of it and leaving you with a clearer view of your next chapter.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
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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.