Get To Know Yourself Counselling
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy in Toronto
Help you gain control over your emotional responses and life.
In-person BPD counselling in Toronto. Online across Ontario, NS, & BC.
Tailored solutions for emotional regulation
DBT, Somatic, Mindfulness & EMDR therapies to help you regain control of your emotions
Build resilience & self-understanding
Develop a stronger sense of self & purpose to live more authentically
Improve relationships
Build emotional awareness to improve your relationship with yourself & others
“I wish I could just ‘calm down’ or ‘let things go,’ like others seem to do so easily.”
At Get To Know Yourself Counselling, we will help you manage your intense emotions rather than react to them.
Are you experiencing...
- Intense feelings that make life chaotic, leaving you unable to calm down or stay consistent
- Confusion around why you react the way you do and why you hurt the people close to you
- A cycle of pain, stuck in a pattern where your actions and words hurt both yourself and those around you
- Confusion around who you are because you can’t escape the emotional roller-coaster leaving you empty
- A lack of control in your relationships because your emotions can be unpredictable, making you doubt if your relationships are real or safe
Guiding you through intense emotional challenges with tools to teach you how to heal, grow, and thrive in a life that feels truly your own–stable and fulfilling.
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy in Toronto
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that impacts how you see yourself, connect with others, and manage emotions. You might experience rapid mood swings, an intense fear of abandonment, or intense emotional reactions that strain your relationships.
People with BPD often feel a deep sense of emptiness, have difficulty controlling anger, or engage in impulsive or self-harming behaviours. These challenges can make life feel overwhelming, but with the right support and tools, healing is possible.
At Get To Know Yourself Counselling, we use DBT, Somatic, Mindfulness, EMDR therapies and other treatments to help you better understand your emotions, build healthier relationships, and create a sense of stability in your life. These therapeutic approaches are designed to address the complexities of BPD and guide you toward lasting stability, balance and healthy emotional regulation.
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy in Toronto
Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
CBT can assist you in managing the intense emotions and anxiety of Borderline Personality Disorder by teaching you to recognize and challenge negative thoughts, replacing impulsive reactions with balanced, mindful responses, and empowering you to handle difficult situations more effectively.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
CFT helps manage Borderline Personality Disorder by cultivating self-compassion and reducing shame. It teaches you to challenge critical self-talk and develop a kinder, more understanding approach to your emotions, helping you build emotional resilience and healthier relationships.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
DBT is effective for managing Borderline Personality Disorder as it helps you learn to cope with intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviours, and improve relationships. DBT combines acceptance, change strategies, and teaching skills like emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. This approach helps you develop healthier ways to manage emotional pain and navigate challenging situations with greater stability and balance.
Mindfulness-based Approach for Borderline Personality Disorder
A mindfulness-based approach to managing Borderline Personality Disorder is useful as it teaches you to stay present and aware of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to regulate intense feelings, reduce impulsivity, and build resilience and emotional calm.
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) for Borderline Personality Disorder
NLP therapy helps shift negative thought patterns and behaviours associated with Borderline Personality Disorder. It teaches you to reframe emotional triggers and develop healthier mental habits, improving emotional control and responses to difficult situations.
Somatic Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
Somatic Therapy helps those with Borderline Personality Disorder by focusing on the mind-body connection, increasing awareness of how emotions and trauma are stored in the body, and teaching you to release tension, regulate emotions, reduce impulsive behaviours, and develop greater grounding and stability.
Strengths-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
Focusing on your personal strengths and resources, strengths-based therapy helps manage Borderline Personality Disorder by empowering you to build self-esteem, foster resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies for emotional challenges. It encourages self-compassion and self-acceptance while using tools like positive affirmations, gratitude practices, and exercises to recognize and celebrate achievements, no matter how small.
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
Trauma-informed therapy helps manage Borderline Personality Disorder by understanding how past trauma influences current behaviours, emotions, and relationships. It focuses on building safety and control in therapy, providing psychoeducation about trauma and the nervous system, and helping you process past experiences while fostering stability and healthier emotional responses.
Begin your healing journey with Get To Know Yourself Counselling
Need help with emotional regulation or impulse control Visit us in-person in Toronto for Borderline Personality Disorder therapy. Online BPD therapy is available in Ontario, NS, & BC.
About Us
Why work with
Get To Know Yourself Counselling
Self-awareness is the foundation of personal transformation.
When you’re overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with relationship conflicts, or feeling disconnected from your true self, it can be hard to know where to begin.
We’re here to help you navigate these challenges and reclaim balance, resilience, and connection to your authentic self.
With over a decade of combined experience in mental health and counselling, we offer compassionate, solution-focused therapy tailored to your unique needs. We use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. These tools support emotional healing, help you manage intense feelings, build stronger relationships, and empower you to create the life you deserve.
Our philosophy is simple: with the right support, you can overcome past struggles, embrace your true self, and experience lasting change.
We are committed to providing a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore, express, and heal your emotions.
Ready to heal, grow, and thrive? Let’s start the journey—connect with us today.
At Get To Know Yourself Counselling, we believe therapy should be:
Solution-Focused
We help you achieve real-life results, fostering resilience, connection, and balance— empowering you to take control of your life.
Supportive
We provide a safe, supportive space where you will feel heard and you can facilitate deeper exploration and change.
Compassionate
Compassion is at the heart of our practice. We offer empathy to support your journey with gentleness and care.
Our Approach
How Our Therapy
For Borderline Personality Disorder Works
Creating a safe, trusting space
We help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by building a safe and supportive relationship—the foundation of effective treatment. This step is crucial, as many individuals with BPD have experienced trauma, judgement and a deep fear of abandonment.
Exploring core issues
Our BPD therapy treatment focuses on helping you uncover limiting beliefs, unprocessed traumas, and patterns of emotional and relational challenges.
Healing and growth
We help you heal from past wounds and build resilience. This is central treatment and consistent with the broader therapeutic goals for those with BPD.
Living with intention
We support you in developing a stronger sense of self, purpose, and stability, enabling you to live more intentionally and authentically.
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy in Toronto
Possible Results From Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy
- Gain control over emotions and respond with balance & confidence
- Build healthier relationships through better communication & strong boundaries
- Practice self-compassion, increase self-awareness & take control of your reactions
- Deepen your mindfulness of yourself and the world around you
- Find clarity in your sense of self & build a more stable and positive self-identity
- Master practical skills to manage stress & navigate challenges confidently
- Build resilience & embrace hope for a purposeful, fulfilling life
- Create stability by creating safe, supportive routines & daily practices
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy in Toronto
Frequently Asked Questions About treatment For Borderline Personality Disorder
Why do my emotions feel so extreme and hard to control?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by emotional dysregulation, which means emotions can feel more intense, overwhelming, and longer lasting than they do for others. This happens because of differences in how the brain processes emotions, particularly in areas like the amygdala (which detects threats and triggers strong feelings) and the prefrontal cortex (which helps regulate emotions). Environmental factors, such as trauma or neglect, can also amplify this response, making it difficult to manage emotions effectively.
Therapy, especially Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), teaches skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation to help you gain better control over your emotional responses.
Why do I have such a hard time maintaining relationships?
Many people with BPD struggle with a fear of abandonment and may react strongly to perceived rejection or neglect, even when it’s unintentional. These fears often stem from past experiences of unstable or traumatic relationships, leading to behaviours like clinginess, frequent arguments, or even pushing others away to protect yourself from being hurt.
Therapy focuses on identifying these patterns and developing healthier ways to communicate, set boundaries, and build trust. DBT’s interpersonal effectiveness skills are beneficial for improving relationships.
Does trauma cause Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), or is it genetic?
BPD typically develops due to a combination of factors:
- Environmental factors: Many people with BPD have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, or invalidating environments where their emotions were dismissed or ignored.
- Biological factors: There is evidence of a genetic predisposition to BPD. For example, a family history of mental health issues, particularly mood disorders, may increase your risk.
- Brain differences: Changes in brain regions responsible for regulating emotions and stress responses also play a role.
While trauma is common among those with BPD, not everyone with BPD has experienced trauma. Treatment addresses both biological and environmental factors.
Can Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) be cured, or will I always have it?
BPD is highly treatable, and many people experience significant improvement with the right interventions. While it may not be “cured” in the traditional sense, therapy can help you manage symptoms effectively, improve relationships, and lead a fulfilling life. Research shows that many people with BPD no longer meet diagnostic criteria after years of consistent treatment.
Approaches like Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Therapy can help you build skills and heal underlying emotional wounds. With time and effort, emotional stability and personal growth are entirely possible.
Why do I feel empty or like I don’t know who I am?
Feelings of emptiness and identity confusion are hallmark symptoms of BPD. These feelings often stem from a lack of stable internal validation. Growing up in environments that didn’t nurture your sense of self or emotional needs may lead to an overreliance on external factors (like relationships or achievements) for self-worth. When these external sources shift or disappear, you may feel disconnected or unsure of who you are.
Therapy helps you develop a stronger, more stable sense of self by exploring your values, strengths, and passions. Through mindfulness and self-compassion exercises, you can learn to connect with your inner self and create a sense of fulfillment that doesn’t depend on external validation.
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