Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

Talk therapies are here to help you find better ways to live your life, including support through personality disorders counselling Dublin services.

What is BPD?

Personality disorders are associated with ways of thinking and feeling about oneself and others that significantly and adversely affect how an individual functions in many aspects of life.

BPD is the most common personality disorder and is characterised by mood difficulties and challenges in forming and maintaining relationships.

Features of BPD 

There are many symptoms of BPD that can be grouped into a number of distinct categories.

• A person with BPD will experience significant emotional instability or dysregulation—meaning they may feel emotions such as anger or sadness very intensely and can shift between emotional states quickly.
• An individual with BPD may also be impulsive, which can lead to self-harm, binge eating, self-destructive behaviours, or excessive drug or alcohol use.
• Interpersonal difficulties are also a key feature of BPD, and individuals may experience intense and unstable relationships.
• An individual with BPD may also have an unusual way of thinking or perceiving situations. It is not uncommon for individuals with BPD to experience suicidal ideation.
• Individuals with BPD may also present with a range of other mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addiction issues.

What Causes BPD?

There are no specific causes of BPD, but it is thought that both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to its development.

What Treatments Work?

There are a wide variety of psychological interventions that can be helpful for people with BPD:

• Behavioural interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), have demonstrated positive results.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is considered one of the most effective treatments for BPD. DBT can be delivered individually but is more commonly provided in group settings. Treatment typically lasts around one year and focuses on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.
• Psychodynamic psychotherapy has also shown success in helping individuals challenge rigid thoughts and attitudes, improve relationships, and develop a healthier sense of self.

Benefits of Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorders – Book Today

• Improves communication skills and expression of thoughts and feelings.
• Helps examine unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a non-judgemental space.
• Relieves associated symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and low self-confidence.
• Helps identify potential stress triggers.
• Supports the development of healthy coping strategies in collaboration with your therapist.

First Steps if  You Think You Have BPD

If you have concerns that you may be experiencing BPD, please contact your GP, who can discuss your treatment options with you.

If you are experiencing symptoms that impact your daily life, it is important to seek professional support.

Get in touch with our team to see how we can support you on this journey.

Therapy for BPD at City Therapy

Our team of highly skilled psychotherapists and psychologists has many years of experience working with personality disorders. Through our “right fit” process, we will help you find the most suitable therapist to begin your therapy journey.

City Therapy offers expert support through personality disorders counselling Dublin, helping individuals manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.

Issues We Treat

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can affect emotions, relationships, self-image, and the ability to cope with everyday challenges. Therapy provides a supportive environment to better understand emotional patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and build more stable and fulfilling relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions