Borderline Personality (BPD) Counselling in Southampton

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Kathryn Gaussen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I’m an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, working both in the NHS and independent sector. I work with adults and older adolescents (16years +) to help them manage a wide range of mental health difficulties in order for people to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can provide therapy for those for whom it is their first experience of looking for therapy as well for those who have maybe tried various other therapies/avenues previously. l also adapt therapy to meet people needs, including for people who are neurodivergent. My areas of special interest include Complex Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.
01425 209309
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Southampton SO14
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GreenWood Mentors
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Dissociation, PTSD, BPD /EUPD, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD , autism, pain management are special interests.
Dr Fiona Kennedy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, is Director of GreenWood Mentors www.greenwoodmentors.com. Providing evidence-based therapies proved to work. We are best placed to help those who want to move forward to be their best selves using an integration of evidence-based therapies. We are well-equipped to help people deal with trauma and the effects on their lives today. Our ideal client is motivated to do hard things in order to achieve their goals and willing to try new things. They are interested in developing a new, kinder, relationship with themself and others.
01983 217853
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Southampton SO14
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Dr Hubert Fanka
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
023 9431 1717
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Southampton SO16
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Verified
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Questa offers a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. We are specialists in autism assessment/diagnosis. We provide therapy and parenting support for associated emotional and behavioural problems. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we cant, then we’ll do our best to offer advise and signposting.
023 9431 1724
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Southampton SO16
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Dr Lindsay Walker
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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As a Clinical Psychologist I am passionate about working with people to address their emotional and mental health difficulties and to achieve their treatment goals. I have a particular interest in working with addictions, trauma, and anxiety disorders and as such these are my main areas of expertise. In addition to working privately, I also worked in an NHS Addictions Service until recently, predominantly with alcohol and illicit drugs, and as a result much of my work was with people with complex mental health needs.
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Southampton SO16
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Maximillian Mustafa-Holzapfel
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
023 8235 6191
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Southampton SO17
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Alina Vyslynska
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
Starting personal therapy is a big decision and it makes sense to wonder where to start and which psychotherapist to choose. How would you know what’s right for you? Making the decision to tell someone about the things that bother you most is not an easy one. However, if you are here, I would guess there’s a need to talk. Whatever it is - whether it is problems in the present, memories of the past or worries about the future - I can promise you a safe and confidential space to talk about it. A journey to find out what can make things better for you is a lot easier if you’re not alone in it.
023 9431 1747
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Southampton SO16
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Gaynor Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
023 8235 6102
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Southampton SO31
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Changing Pages Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Angeline, I am friendly, warm and approachable. I have been told I have a calm nature and I bring this to my approach in therapy. I believe that in the right environment it is possible to make positive changes in life. My own life experiences have prepared me for many of the issues that people bring to therapy. I have supported adults and young people with Post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. I have many years experience in private practice with adults and adolescents. I have worked alongside children services as a trauma therapist and alongside Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for a youth service.
01794 339779
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Southampton SO52
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David Araci
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Therapy is an active process where we work together. I work with you to firstly make sense of your difficulties and then agree a plan to use therapy to work towards your goals. I am trained in a number of therapies and we can see which feels the best fit for you and your goals. I have experience working with depression, anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, phobias, GAD and OCD. I also have long term experience of teaching coping skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, developing acceptance and working on self esteem. I focus mainly on the here and now and always consider how therapy will get you closer to your goals.
023 9200 3535
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Southampton SO14
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Bernadette Siobhan West
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
023 9200 2036
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Southampton SO15
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Roxanne Edmonds
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Finding a new counsellor can be daunting, so have a read of my profile and how I work, to see if you feel we could work together. You are welcome to contact me for more information. I offer a professional, confidential and friendly therapeutic space for you to explore what is troubling you. Sessions will be f-2-f/online in a warm and safe environment where you can bring any subject you wish to discuss without fear of judgment. Counselling can lead to self discovery, personal growth, confidence and understanding, helping you to come to your own decisions, feel improved moods and discover a new, brighter, happier way of being.
023 8214 8337
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Southampton SO15
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Amanda Barry
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As a qualified professional therapist , I can offer you a safe reflective space, a space away from friends, family and colleagues where your voice can be heard. I will help you gain greater understanding of situations; discover how you may form a part of them and together we will explore new possibilities. I am caring and warm, with a passion for working with people. I am humbled by my client’s journey of self-discovery.
023 9431 1387
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Southampton SO45
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Doris Prugel-Bennett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
You may experience problems in daily functioning, be it difficulties in private, intimate and/or work relationships, engaging in self-harming, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, or have experienced physical or emotional trauma which continuously and seriously affect your life. Often experiences from the past and lack of tools can cause emotional turmoil and stress. Purely being human and experiencing fears of the future can push people to their limits. Psychotherapy offers a safe and confidential space in which in which you are accompanied while honestly talking and exploring issues that have not found a suitable space before.
023 8235 3274
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Southampton SO40
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Peter Graeme Heath
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Peter. A big reason for coming to counselling is that talking to a friend about intensely personal stuff can be daunting. I’m trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor and I’m an empathic listener. I’m non-judgemental and I’m keen to understand your point of view. My starting point is to see things exactly the way you do. I’ll be with you and support you as long as you want. I’m keen to help you get to the bottom of things. I have a lot of life experience and I’m authentic. I’m BACP registered and I believe in the inherent potential of human beings. My experience has proved we can all reach our full potential at any time.
023 8202 6095
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Southampton SO14
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Julie Blandford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Update: I am currently operating a waiting list of approximately 6 weeks for new clients. I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation.
023 9200 3623
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Southampton SO18
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Brigitta Modroczky
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Brigitta. I am a fully qualified Person-Centred psychotherapist, and I offer face-to-face, telephone and online counselling. I provide a non - judgmental, empathetic, and accepting setting in which you can talk about your difficulties, and grow in awareness, which can help you make better decisions and find more meaningful ways to engage in the world. In my sessions, I will listen to you non-judgmentally, with warm empathy and understanding, which is done in a confidential setting.
023 9431 1800
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Southampton SO14
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Bridge Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life can be very challenging & overwhelming and we may need extra support. It takes enormous courage to reach out & ask for help. Asking for help is a daunting experience in itself. You've taken the first step to seek guidance and support. Are you struggling with some of life's difficulties, and/or been diagnosed with health problems. I have vast experience with the military. If your feeling overwhelmed and would like to be heard, and to explore your thoughts and feelings and don't want to be judged, then you have come to the right place. I offer what I hope is affordable counselling.
023 9387 0979 x079398
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Southampton SO19
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Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc) MSc MH Psy Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe and confidential space and a therapeutic relationship to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. I want to help you move forward from difficult experiences, and to gain more freedom, ease, and creativity in your life. As a BACP accredited eclectic therapist with a background in mental health and various psychological therapies, I hold a balance between different theories and therapeutic approaches in line with your specific needs.
023 8235 9771
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Southampton SO16
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Tom Bulpit
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Tom! If you’re reading my profile, then chances are either you or someone you love is having a really hard time at the moment. Thinking about getting support can feel really scary and difficult – and making that decision to pick up the phone or go to your first counselling session can feel terrifying. I know this because a long time ago it was me making that first phone call too. I work with a very wide range of issues - nothing is ever off limits with me. Whatever it is that's affecting you, I'm here to help. I work with teenagers, adults and families.
023 9431 1649
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Southampton SO14
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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.