Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also know as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), is a condition that is marked by an on-going pattern of varying moods, unstable self-image and behaviour. The main symptoms include:

• emotional instability or intense emotion dysregulation
• disturbed patterns of thinking or perception
• impulsive behaviour
• intense but unstable relationships with others

Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

BPD is a serious condition, and many people with the condition self-harm or attempt suicide. If you think you’re experiencing symptoms of BPD, it is important that you have a specialist assessment and access urgent help if you are currently at risk of harm.

Many people with BPD benefit from psychological treatment and are able to develop skills that enable them to manage their symptoms and work towards recovery. The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic has a specialist team and treatment pathway for people with BPD, that will support you to develop a life worth living.

We offer several specialist psychological therapies:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups
• Mentalisation-Based Treatment
• Schema Therapy

We’re here to help. If you would like to enquire about treatment for BPD at the Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic, please contact us to arrange an assessment.