Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
You’re not too much. You’re not broken. You’re not impossible to help.
If you live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or traits of it, chances are you’ve been told – directly or indirectly – that you’re “too sensitive,” “too reactive,” or “too intense.”
Maybe your relationships feel like an emotional rollercoaster, or you experience such overwhelming emotions that it feels impossible to stay grounded. You might be exhausted from the cycle of loving hard, hurting deeply, and struggling with the fear of being abandoned or rejected.
We understand what you’re going through — and we know how to help.
At New Moon Psychotherapy, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the complex, painful, and very human experiences that come with BPD. This includes both those with a formal diagnosis and those who relate to the traits.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
BPD is a mental health condition that impacts the way we relate to ourselves and others. It’s often misunderstood, and sadly, stigmatized—but all of the symptoms make sense when you take a moment to understand how it develops.
According to the biopsychosocial model, BPD arises from the interaction of biological sensitivity, early life experiences, and social environments. Many people with BPD have a heightened emotional sensitivity from birth. When this sensitivity meets an environment where emotions are invalidated, ignored, or responded to inconsistently—such as in cases of trauma, neglect, or attachment disruptions—it can shape how emotions, relationships, and identity are experienced.
Common symptoms of BPD include:
Intense fear of abandonment (real or perceived)
Unstable or intense relationships that shift quickly between idealization and devaluation
Difficulty managing emotions and impulsivity
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Identity struggles or a shaky sense of self
Self-harming behaviours (ie. cutting, hitting burning, or other forms of non-suicidal self-injury)
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Difficulty trusting others
These symptoms aren’t random or “attention-seeking” — they’re deeply rooted responses to intolerable pain, often learned as a way to survive in environments that felt unsafe, chaotic, or rejecting. Simply put, they’re the reason you’ve gotten to this point — they’re just no longer serving you.
