Online Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in British Columbia, Canada CA
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BPD
Ajay Sahota
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition where you have challenges controlling emotions. You feel emotions more intensely and for longer than the average person.
Strong emotions (guilt, shame, anxiety, etc.) can be very painful and you may become angry easily. It is often difficult to feel positive emotions, like happiness and it can feel impossible to control your emotions. Relationships with your family and friends are affected by these emotions, and feelings of loneliness and isolation are a result.
When emotions run your life, you can experience extra challenges, such as:
Overreacting
Mood swings
Frequent crises
Suicidal thoughts and destructive behaviour
Impulsiveness
Substance misuse
Relationship problems
Fear of abandonment
Are these challenges familiar? Have you done a counselling program in the past to address these issues but would like to continue counselling?
The good news is that I have been providing counselling to individuals, and their partners/family members, who struggle with BPD and other challenges since 2015. I have experience helping people learn new skills and to change behaviours and take control of their lives.
Counselling can help you understand BPD and provide you with emotional support, skills and training to manage your emotions and improve your relationships with loved ones.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Richmond, BC V6X 3M1
Online in
British Columbia
BPD
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 United Kingdom,
British Columbia (Online Only)
BPD
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
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2W 0E4
In-Person in Calgary, AB T3H
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan
BPD
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
British Columbia (Online Only)
BPD
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with individuals who experience intense emotions, relational instability, or identity confusion often associated with BPD. Therapy focuses on nervous system regulation, self-understanding, and building safer internal and relational stability.
3 Years Experience
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
BPD
Freedom of Expression Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW, T.S., RPT, CPT
I have supported people with Borderline Personality Disorder for the last 9 years. It is very prevalent amongst many populations. I work on the specific presentations of Borderline Personality Disorder brought forth and collaboratively design customized strategies to support individuals living their best lives in alignment with their values.
9 Years Experience
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon
(Online Only)
BPD
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
I support clients experiencing intense emotions, relational difficulties, and identity concerns. Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, safety, and building stable, meaningful connections.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Thornhill, ON L4J 1G1
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland And Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
BPD
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Do you struggle with managing your emotions or your relationship with yourself and/or others? I am eager to assist you with learning to regulate your emotions, tune into how you or others may feel, and provide tools best suited to your experience.
9 Years Experience
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
BPD
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
In-Person in Oakville, ON
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6M 0L6
Online in Russia, United Kingdom,
British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario
BPD
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for individuals living with personality disorders, including borderline, avoidant, and other complex patterns of relating and coping. Understanding the deep-rooted emotional pain and relational difficulties that can come with these experiences, I use a trauma-informed, DBT- and psychodynamically-informed approach to help clients build emotional regulation, strengthen self-identity, and improve interpersonal relationships. My goal is to support you in creating meaningful and lasting change, leading to a more stable and fulfilling life.
3 Years Experience
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
BPD
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
In-Person in London, ON N5Y 5K7
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
BPD
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Borderline personality Disorder will make it very difficult for an individual to interact with others on a daily basis due to that person feeling confused about themselves. The emotions can become extreme, such as in impulsivity, as well as, instability and intensity within one’s relationships.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Online in United Kingdom, Alaska, Arizona, California,
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec
BPD
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
British Columbia (Online Only)
BPD
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
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
BPD
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
British Columbia, Ontario (Online Only)
BPD
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 United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom,
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
(Online Only)
BPD
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
BPD
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Emotional ups and downs can be exhausting for those with BPD. We offer compassionate therapy that focuses on emotional regulation, relationship skills, and self-understanding. Our aim is to support growth, stability, and healthier connections.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
In-Person in Cobble Hill, BC V8H 0K9
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
BPD
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
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
Online in
British Columbia
BPD
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
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)