Online Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in North Saanich, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Taylor Cox
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals with BPD, focusing on emotional regulation, improving relationships, and fostering self-acceptance. Using approaches like DBT, we work together to build skills for greater stability and resilience
2 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Melissa Huang
Registered Psychotherapist, (Qualifying), MA
Living with BPD often means feeling everything at maximum volume: emotions that hit like waves, relationships that swing between closeness and fear of abandonment, and an unstable sense of who you are underneath it all. It's an exhausting way to live, and it's so often met with judgment instead of understanding. That changes here. You'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space where your intensity is not too much, and where we work together to make sense of your emotional world rather than pathologize it. Drawing on approaches like DBT, the goal isn't just crisis management, it's to genuinely understand yourself, build skills that steady your emotions and relationships, and develop a more solid, compassionate sense of who you are. Together we'll work toward feeling more regulated, more secure in your connections, and more equipped to build a life that feels worth living.
2 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
The primary model that I use with individuals with BPD symptoms is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Marsha Linehan has designed this model specifically for this diagnosis. In DBT, rather than solely challenging thoughts, which is typical in the cognitive behavioural model, I incorporate mindfulness skills to help you gain awareness of what bodily responses you experience when responding to dysfunctional thoughts and emotions. I also help you learn how to express your needs without letting emotions take over. In order to regulate emotions, I offer a variety of strategies and provide psychoeducation on assertiveness skills and interpersonal effectiveness.
15 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Aleksei Panov
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Psy, MS Psy, RP
I have been working with clients with borderline personality disorder since 2009. I know that childhood trauma and everyday stress make you feel that people around you don't understand you, they are trustworthy and make you feel angry. During our session, we will try to bring structure to your life and learn how to increase self-confidence, energy level and inner peace.
17 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
You are not “too much”—you’ve just carried too much for too long.
If you live with intense emotions, fear of abandonment, or feel like you’re constantly swinging between extremes, you’re not broken—you’re doing your best to survive with a system that’s been deeply overwhelmed. I specialize in working with people who’ve been labeled with BPD and help them understand their internal world with more compassion and clarity. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we gently connect with the parts of you that protect, react, and long for love—so healing can happen at the root. You don’t have to keep living in chaos or self-blame. There is a path toward stability, connection, and a deeper sense of Self.
10 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be profoundly challenging. Those affected often endure intense emotional turbulence, unstable relationships, and a fragile or shifting sense of self. Rapid mood swings, impulsivity, and self-destructive behaviors frequently disrupt their personal lives, creating cycles of conflict and emotional pain. Many individuals with BPD grapple with chronic feelings of emptiness, an overwhelming fear of abandonment, and a distorted self-image that makes it difficult to trust themselves or others.
Managing BPD requires more than willpower—it demands compassionate support, a strong therapeutic alliance, and the development of effective coping strategies. This often includes a combination of therapy, skill-building, and, when appropriate, medication. With the right treatment and support, people with BPD can gain greater emotional stability and go on to lead meaningful, connected lives.
Daniel understands this journey intimately. Several of his close family members live with BPD, giving him deep personal insight into both the daily struggles individuals face and the emotional toll it takes on their loved ones. His empathy, grounded in experience, informs his commitment to helping others navigate the complexities of this condition with respect, patience, and hope.
Daniel offers both brief screening for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and comprehensive, customized assessments that evaluate a wide range of personality disorders, trauma, and commonly co-occurring concerns. He welcomes inquiries regarding this and other psychological testing services he provides.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Trauma has many ways that it impacts people, as they need to develop varying ways to survive. This is one expression of a survival trauma response. There are so many ways to work with this the are helpful and not destabilizing to the person or the system. Understanding it is crucial to the success of healing.
20 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, or you recognize patterns of intense emotions, fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, or impulsive reactions, you may feel misunderstood or overwhelmed by your own responses. You might experience emotions that shift quickly and powerfully, leaving you exhausted or ashamed afterward.
At Selah Counselling, we approach borderline personality disorder with compassion and structure. We understand that these patterns often develop from early attachment wounds, trauma, or chronic invalidation. Your reactions make sense in the context of your story. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation skills, strengthening identity, increasing distress tolerance, and creating healthier relational boundaries. Our goal is to help you experience greater stability, clearer thinking during emotional moments, and relationships that feel more secure and less chaotic. Change is possible with consistent support, practical tools, and a safe therapeutic relationship where you are fully seen and respected.
29 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
I help clients with BPD develop stronger emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and a more stable sense of self. My approach is compassionate and structured, supporting you in navigating intense emotions without shame or overwhelm.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Andrea Laznik Amit
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA in clinical psychology
We can help you with emotional regulation by increasing your awareness to your inner self, your deep issues that come to surface in your daily life.
27 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Does it feel like no one understands what you're going through, or you're worried about others rejecting you? Does it feel difficult or unsafe to express emotions? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy for BPD focuses on a DBT-informed approach to teach coping skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance e, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional dysregulation.
3 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Borderline Personality Disorder can involve intense emotions, relationship difficulties, fear of abandonment, and challenges with self-identity. Through evidence-based approaches such as DBT-informed and trauma-focused therapy, clients can learn emotional regulation skills, strengthen relationships, and develop a more grounded sense of self.
26 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Carl Malmsten
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CHyp
Together, we’ll work on emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and building self-awareness. My approach offers understanding and practical support to help you feel more balanced and connected.
16 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Amanda Spallacci
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer support for individuals with BPD, focusing on building emotional regulation, improving interpersonal relationships, and fostering self-acceptance. Using evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we work together to develop skills for greater stability and resilience.
2 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We help you work through your borderline personality disorder and navigate those areas of distress.
17 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel disorienting. If you're struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-image issues, therapy can provide the tools to create lasting change. My trauma-informed approach integrates techniques like DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help you manage emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and rebuild trust in yourself. Together, we can explore the origins of your experiences and work to reshape patterns of behaviour to promote healing and growth.
In our work together, I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely—without fear of criticism or rejection. I believe in the importance of being able to explore your emotions and thoughts openly, while working collaboratively to understand and connect the different parts of yourself. This process is all about building self-trust and fostering a sense of acceptance, so you can feel safe within yourself. Our work together focuses on helping you navigate emotional intensity, strengthening your sense of self, and creating healthier, more balanced relationships.
6 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Yuka Oshimi
Counsellor/Therapist, MC, DCP(c), RCC
I support clients who experience intense emotions, relationship stress, fear of rejection, or difficulty feeling secure within themselves. My approach is compassionate, non-shaming, and focused on helping you build self-understanding, emotional regulation, and more stable ways of relating to yourself and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Tangled Minds Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
There are a lot of opinions about BPD. It is our most highly stigmatized mental health disorder—and having this label attached can be incredibly painful. The idea of your very personality being "disordered" can make change seem impossible.
I treat BPD as a nervous system, attachment-based issue. In plain speak: in folks with BPD, the parts of our brain that monitor our close relationships can get really, really triggered, activate our fight-or-flight systems, and spiral into some extreme behaviors or thoughts with huge emotions. BPD means the sense of self—the story of who we are—is often shaky and highly dependent on the people around us. This isn’t a stable foundation for healthy relationships or a healthy life.
While I am trained in the gold standard for BPD—Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—I heavily integrate attachment theory, Mentalization-Based Therapy (literally helping people think about their thoughts in new ways and not get so stuck in them), and mindfulness.
My BPD treatment approach has four parts:
Stabilization: Learning how to calm the nervous system. Breath practices, sensory grounding, coping strategies, and meditation help us slow down in the moment and get our brains back online.
Acceptance and Mentalization: Briefly diving into the history and origin of where BPD developed in the patient. It doesn’t come out of nowhere; understanding its roots helps patients accept that the big explosions of emotion are rooted in early coping strategies and that you were doing your best to survive. This helps us step back, see the scared parts with some love, and start to build new stories about how we want to act in the world.
Attachment: Locking in to how we want to act with the people in our lives. We get specific! We learn specific ways to express our emotions in healthy ways and how to ask for our emotional needs to be met in ways that actually get them met—with good boundaries. Having a trusted therapist here is key. Navigating intimate relationships is tough at the best of times, but a BPD diagnosis makes it way more difficult. Having someone who understands traumatized attachment patterns and can tell you when you’re off track can make a world of difference.
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: This doesn’t mean learning to sit still and feel all-pervading calm and peace. I don’t think that’s actually a thing! Practicing mindfulness specifically tailored to attachment disorders is one of the most helpful things we can do to slow the brain down, be able to "label" the intense thoughts and feelings, step back, and follow through with new actions. It’s tough. No one likes sitting and having to actually watch what comes up in their brains, but it’s worth it. Self-compassion doesn’t mean letting ourselves off the hook for behaviors that are harmful to ourselves or others. It means systematically building a brain that can sit with pain, understand and feel it, and then act in ways that actually help. Again: difficult, but worth it.
BPD therapy is difficult. My clients usually end up in therapy because trying to fix it on their own hasn't worked. With a clear path and clear goals, a better life is possible.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC (Online Only)
Kendra Shaw
Registered Social Worker, MSW
I offer a non-judgmental space for individuals with borderline personality disorder to manage intense emotions and build healthier relationships. My training in evidence-based therapies allows me to guide you toward practical skills for emotional balance and personal growth. Healing and change are always possible.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, BC
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (100%), Borderline Personality Disorder (100%), and Depression (90%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 100% | Borderline Personality Disorder |
| 90% | Depression |
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 83% | Loss or Grief |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Anger Management |