Find Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Counselling in Kitchener-Waterloo. Get support for stability, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self.
At Upstream Counselling, we understand that living with Borderline Personality Disorder can be tough and emotionally exhausting. Our mental health professionals, including registered social workers and psychotherapists, specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of BPD using an integrated approach. We combine therapy modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to create a personalized treatment plan that supports lasting growth.
Our approach helps you learn skills to manage intense emotions, build interpersonal effectiveness, and reduce self-destructive patterns. Through individual therapy sessions and optional group therapy, you’ll receive compassionate guidance to help you feel more stable and in control. With our extensive experience, therapy can offer practical tools to help manage the symptoms of BPD and build effective coping skills for everyday life.
Our approach helps patients with Borderline Personality Disorder make real, lasting changes through tailored psychotherapy, practical skills training, and proven methods. We work on easing emotional distress while helping you build long-term stability and personal growth.
Learn mindfulness and emotional awareness techniques to manage emotions more effectively. Our therapists guide you in recognizing triggers, practicing grounding strategies, and handling strong emotions with calm and confidence.
Through talk therapy and exposure therapy, we help you explore personal values and reduce dissociation. This process helps you really get to know yourself better and build a more solid sense of who you are — giving you the grounding you need to heal and grow.
Develop practical skills to manage emotions and improve relationships by addressing common challenges like fear of abandonment and relationship issues. Therapy works best when clients learn interpersonal effectiveness and set clear, healthy boundaries.
Our treatment for BPD focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that lead to impulsivity or self-harm. You’ll gain insight and skills training to build healthier coping strategies and emotional balance.
We help clients challenge negative emotions and self-criticism using evidence-based methods. By building self-acceptance and emotional awareness, you’ll learn to handle your challenges with greater kindness and patience.
With support from experienced clinicians, you’ll learn practical skills in real-life situations to manage BPD symptoms more effectively. Our approach helps you create structure, build resilience, and work toward lasting well-being.
Take control of the process.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting but the truth is you decide what (and when) to share. Our diverse team specializes in a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. No matter your situation, we're here to support your journey to empowerment and mental wellness.
Your therapist is your guide.
Finding the right therapist is key to achieving your goals. Dip your toes into the therapy experience by booking a free consultation with one of our registered psychotherapists. These appointments are an opportunity to address your questions and explore your challenges, needs, and aspirations.
Commit to the experience.
To maximize the benefits of counselling it’s important you attend sessions consistently. When in session, we encourage you to lead the agenda. (Remember, this is YOUR therapy!) Between sessions, we hope you will strive to apply new insights, practice new skills, and develop new habits that support personal growth.
Are you struggling to find balance when your emotions feel intense and unpredictable?
Our therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder provides practical, compassionate support for a mental health condition that can impact your emotions, relationships, and day-to-day life. We understand that many people with BPD also face related challenges such as suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which can make recovery feel overwhelming.
"The goal of treatment isn’t just to manage symptoms — it’s to help you rebuild trust in yourself and create a more stable, fulfilling life."
Our integrative and evidence-based treatment approach draws from DBT, CBT, and other therapeutic modalities to promote lasting growth. Through consistent sessions, patients learn to manage emotional intensity, reshape harmful thoughts and behaviours, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Because people with BPD often struggle across different areas of life, our team tailors each plan to your specific experiences and needs. Whether you’re dealing with unstable relationships, eating disorders, or intense mood swings, we’ll help you find effective strategies that support long-term emotional balance.
At Upstream Counselling, we believe healing happens through connection, understanding, and persistence. Our dedicated counselling and wellness services provide a safe environment for exploration, self-awareness, and meaningful change — helping you move toward a more grounded, empowered version of yourself.
At Upstream Counselling, we want you to feel comfortable with the counselling process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about talking to a therapist about this type of therapy.
BPD is a condition marked by extreme mood shifts, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Our therapy aims to regulate emotional intensity and enhance self-control through compassionate, practical methods.
Emotional Awareness Training: We teach clients to identify emotional triggers and patterns, helping them respond with greater clarity instead of reaction.
Mindfulness Integration: Through mindfulness-based practices, you learn to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment, reducing overwhelm and impulsivity.
Grounding and Coping Strategies: Our sessions include exercises to stabilize emotional states, promoting calm and focus during stressful moments.
Building Tolerance for Discomfort: We help you increase emotional resilience by developing tolerance for distress without resorting to harmful behaviours.
Reframing Thought Patterns: Cognitive strategies allow you to challenge destructive beliefs and cultivate healthier perspectives that support lasting balance.
At Upstream Counselling, clients often seek an approach that goes beyond symptom management to create meaningful, lasting change. Our therapy integrates science, compassion, and personal empowerment.
Personalized Treatment Plans: We tailor each counselling plan to meet your specific needs, combining modalities like DBT, CBT, and EMDR to address both emotional regulation and self-understanding.
Evidence-Based Interventions: Our clinicians apply structured, research-backed therapies to promote real behavioural and emotional improvements that sustain long-term growth.
Emphasis on Emotional Healing: Beyond coping skills, we help you explore emotional pain and build healthier responses to distress, fostering deeper internal stability.
Skill Development for Daily Life: We teach mindfulness, grounding, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be applied immediately in real-world situations.
Supportive Therapeutic Relationship: Our team provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported as you move toward emotional balance and confidence.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective treatments for BPD, and our team at Upstream Counselling specializes in applying it with care and flexibility.
Focus on Four Core Skills: DBT teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—each essential for emotional growth and stability.
Structured, Goal-Oriented Sessions: We design sessions around your immediate challenges, using DBT tools to track progress and maintain motivation.
Real-Life Application: Between sessions, you’ll practice skills in real situations, reinforcing self-control and improving everyday interactions.
Collaborative Approach: DBT is a partnership—you and your therapist work together to identify triggers, set goals, and build solutions tailored to your needs.
Integration with Other Therapies: We blend DBT with CBT or EMDR when helpful, creating a holistic treatment experience that supports both emotional regulation and trauma healing.
The BPD experience can involve emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and unstable self-image. Our therapists are committed to helping you navigate these challenges with compassion and structure.
Validation and Understanding: We start by recognizing your emotional pain as real and valid, creating space for acceptance and healing.
Strengthening Identity: Therapy helps you connect with your values, goals, and authentic sense of self to reduce confusion and self-doubt.
Relationship Guidance: We support you in learning communication and boundary-setting skills that foster healthier, more stable connections.
Coping Skill Mastery: Our sessions teach specific tools to manage urges, impulsivity, and stress in healthy, effective ways.
Encouraging Long-Term Stability: Through consistent work, you’ll develop resilience, structure, and a stronger belief in your capacity for growth.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we make it simple, accessible, and collaborative so you can focus on healing and growth.
Choose Your Therapist: Find a clinician who fits your needs and feels right for you. Our team includes professionals experienced in trauma, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Book a Free Consultation: We offer a free, no-obligation session where you can talk about your goals, ask questions, and get a sense of how our approach works for you.
Commit to Sessions: Consistency is key; attending regularly helps build trust, momentum, and measurable progress.
Engage in the Process: You’ll lead the conversation, while we guide with insight, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate feedback.
Apply What You Learn: We encourage practice between sessions so that insights and new skills become lasting habits supporting real-life stability.
Our team at Upstream Counselling is here to help you explore issues, gain insights, begin your journey towards healing, and work towards the goals you identify during the counselling process.
Personalized therapy designed to address specific mental health issues while also nurturing personal growth and well-being.
A counselling program focusing on fostering effective communication, resolving conflicts, and nurturing healthy relationships.
A program designed to support clinical growth, whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional.
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