Personality disorders are patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that develop over time and affect how a person relates to themselves and others. These patterns can make it hard to manage emotions, maintain relationships, or cope with everyday challenges. While everyone has unique personality traits, personality disorders involve inflexible and enduring ways of relating that cause distress or difficulties in daily life.
Early support and treatment can help young people understand themselves better, build healthier relationships, and improve their overall wellbeing.
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Characterised by intense emotions, unstable relationships, and fear of abandonment. - Avoidant Personality Disorder
Marked by extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to criticism. - Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Involving a strong need for order, control, and perfectionism. - Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Features include a need for admiration and difficulty empathising with others.
- Comprehensive assessments to understand your experiences and challenges
- Individualised treatment plans based on your goals and strengths
- Therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and skills training
- Support with building emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthy relationships
- Collaboration with families, schools, and healthcare providers to provide holistic support
- Ongoing monitoring to track progress and adapt treatment as needed