Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Therapy in Surry Hills, Sydney

Support for emotional intensity, identity struggles, and relationships

At The Psychology Alley in Surry Hills, we offer specialised, evidence-based therapy for adults living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). If you often feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggle to maintain stable relationships, or experience a sense of emptiness or identity confusion, you’re not alone—and support is available.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

BPD is a complex mental health condition that affects how you relate to yourself and others. It’s characterised by:

  • Intense, quickly shifting moods

  • Difficulty calming down or regulating emotions

  • A fragile or unclear sense of identity

  • Patterns of unstable relationships

  • Fear of abandonment or rejection

  • Impulsive or self-harming behaviours

  • Chronic feelings of emptiness or emotional pain

You may feel like you’re “too sensitive,” “too much,” or misunderstood—especially if these challenges have persisted since adolescence or early adulthood.

Therapy Tailored to You

Dr Heather Gan, Clinical Psychologist at The Psychology Alley, provides an open, non-judgemental space to work through the emotional and relational patterns at the core of BPD.

Her approach draws on:

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – to help you manage emotional overwhelm, reduce impulsivity, and improve interpersonal effectiveness

  • Schema Therapy – to identify and heal deep-seated patterns developed from early emotional wounds

  • Mindfulness and self-compassion – to help you reconnect with yourself and regulate difficult emotions

A Culturally Sensitive Lens

BPD can look different across cultural backgrounds and is often misunderstood. Therapy with Dr Gan acknowledges the unique experiences of multicultural and Asian-Australian individuals—balancing cultural values, family expectations, and personal emotional needs.

What Therapy Can Offer

With the right support, change is possible. Therapy for BPD can help you:

  • Understand and manage your emotions without fear or shame

  • Reduce self-harming thoughts and behaviours

  • Develop a stronger, more stable sense of self

  • Improve how you relate to others—without losing yourself in the process

  • Navigate cultural identity or family conflicts more confidently

Book Your Appointment

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it’s also empowering. If you identify with the experiences described here, you deserve specialised care tailored to who you are—emotionally and culturally.

Book an appointment today or request a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether therapy is right for you.