Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Brits
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, and is longing for relief, clarity, and meaningful change. They may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, or struggling in their relationships. What they truly want is to understand themselves better, find healthy ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. They are seeking a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to walk alongside them—helping them explore their inner world, build resilience, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, and is longing for relief, clarity, and meaningful change. They may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, or struggling in their relationships. What they truly want is to understand themselves better, find healthy ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. They are seeking a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to walk alongside them—helping them explore their inner world, build resilience, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
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My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
Online Therapists
As a compassionate and empathetic psychologist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their challenges and work towards healing and growth. With expertise in Schema therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients navigate complex issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
As a compassionate and empathetic psychologist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their challenges and work towards healing and growth. With expertise in Schema therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients navigate complex issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
I am passionate about my work as a cognitive behavioural therapist and believe that meaningful change takes place through a collaborative relationship and empowerment. I partner with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and provide a cognitive behavioural understanding of this as well as evidence based tools that help them to move forward. My goal is to create a respectful, supportive relationship through which healing can be facilitated. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling psychologist and work both online via a secure, encrypted Zoom platform and face to face in my practice.
I am passionate about my work as a cognitive behavioural therapist and believe that meaningful change takes place through a collaborative relationship and empowerment. I partner with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and provide a cognitive behavioural understanding of this as well as evidence based tools that help them to move forward. My goal is to create a respectful, supportive relationship through which healing can be facilitated. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling psychologist and work both online via a secure, encrypted Zoom platform and face to face in my practice.
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
My ideal client would be a client who comes with her partner they are married . The problem they are facing is a jealous violent x partner who doesn't want to co parent in peace.
Needs
Co parenting skills
Goals
Reach a harmonous, matured and peaceful way which would benefit both parties and reach a goal which will be in the best interests of the child.
What they want is to raise a child without fighting. Maintain peace and raise a child.
My ideal client would be a client who comes with her partner they are married . The problem they are facing is a jealous violent x partner who doesn't want to co parent in peace.
Needs
Co parenting skills
Goals
Reach a harmonous, matured and peaceful way which would benefit both parties and reach a goal which will be in the best interests of the child.
What they want is to raise a child without fighting. Maintain peace and raise a child.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. Many of my clients experience social- and emotional-related issues, such as navigating peer and family relationships, work-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I work from a systemic viewpoint, believing that change in one person can affect the entire system. No two clients are the same, so tailor-made treatment programmes are established for each individual client. I believe all people have potential to be the best version of themselves; sometimes they need some assistance discovering, and working towards that.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. Many of my clients experience social- and emotional-related issues, such as navigating peer and family relationships, work-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I work from a systemic viewpoint, believing that change in one person can affect the entire system. No two clients are the same, so tailor-made treatment programmes are established for each individual client. I believe all people have potential to be the best version of themselves; sometimes they need some assistance discovering, and working towards that.
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I am a psychodynamic clinical psychologist. Our work in therapy will explore relational patterns and assist in making sense of your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Given that we are all different, I ensure that the development of my treatment plans are integrated and tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I am a psychodynamic clinical psychologist. Our work in therapy will explore relational patterns and assist in making sense of your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Given that we are all different, I ensure that the development of my treatment plans are integrated and tailored to each client’s unique needs.
For me, therapy is not only one thing but many different things. I believe that therapy is a sacred space. A space that holds both pain and growth. A learning space, a teaching space. A space where we get to better understand ourselves and a space of freedom. Freedom to experience, express and explore the most vulnerable parts of ourselves free of judgement and instruction. A space that, at times can be challenging but brings with it an opportunity for change. In a world filled with expectations and demands, this is a space of acceptance, where being yourself, just as you are, is good enough.
For me, therapy is not only one thing but many different things. I believe that therapy is a sacred space. A space that holds both pain and growth. A learning space, a teaching space. A space where we get to better understand ourselves and a space of freedom. Freedom to experience, express and explore the most vulnerable parts of ourselves free of judgement and instruction. A space that, at times can be challenging but brings with it an opportunity for change. In a world filled with expectations and demands, this is a space of acceptance, where being yourself, just as you are, is good enough.
If you're experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relational difficulties, stress, burnout, or struggles that are affecting your daily life and overall well-being, you're not alone. You may be looking for a space where you can openly explore these issues, understand yourself better, and find ways to cope more effectively. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can be open and honest, helping you build healthier coping strategies and work towards meaningful change in your life.
If you're experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relational difficulties, stress, burnout, or struggles that are affecting your daily life and overall well-being, you're not alone. You may be looking for a space where you can openly explore these issues, understand yourself better, and find ways to cope more effectively. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can be open and honest, helping you build healthier coping strategies and work towards meaningful change in your life.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work from an eclectic approach using diverse therapeutic modalities and techniques. My treatment plans are evidence-based and client-centered. My practice welcomes people from all walks of life. I work with children, teenagers and adults. I also do various psychological assessments.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work from an eclectic approach using diverse therapeutic modalities and techniques. My treatment plans are evidence-based and client-centered. My practice welcomes people from all walks of life. I work with children, teenagers and adults. I also do various psychological assessments.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
My belief is that every person is strong, resilient, and can make meaning out of their circumstances. However, we all need support and guidance along the way. I value accompanying my clients on their journeys by building genuine and trusting relationships that foster growth, self-exploration, and healing. “Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life” – Carl Rogers.
My belief is that every person is strong, resilient, and can make meaning out of their circumstances. However, we all need support and guidance along the way. I value accompanying my clients on their journeys by building genuine and trusting relationships that foster growth, self-exploration, and healing. “Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life” – Carl Rogers.
As a psychologist and parent, I believe passionately in the power of empathy to transform lives. In my practice, I offer a safe, collaborative space for individuals and families navigating trauma, transitions, and relationship challenges.
As a psychologist and parent, I believe passionately in the power of empathy to transform lives. In my practice, I offer a safe, collaborative space for individuals and families navigating trauma, transitions, and relationship challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
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.