Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Support Resources

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

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A different way of feeling and connecting

Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health condition where emotions can feel overwhelming, relationships can be intense, and self-image may shift quickly. People with BPD often feel things more deeply than others and may struggle to manage big feelings or fears of abandonment. BPD is not manipulation or attention-seeking. It’s a response to a sensitive nervous system often shaped by trauma, invalidation, or difficult life experiences. With understanding, safe relationships, and the right tools, people with BPD can learn to regulate emotions and build meaningful, stable connections.

BPD looks different for everyone

Not everyone with BPD experiences it the same way. Some may struggle with strong mood swings, impulsive behaviours, or self-harm. Others may deal with persistent emptiness, intense fears of rejection, or difficulty trusting relationships. What’s shared is a need for safety, connection, and strategies that help navigate emotional intensity without shame or judgment.

Support should build trust and stability

Traditional approaches like criticism or withdrawal can make symptoms worse. Support for BPD should focus on compassion, clear boundaries, and helping people feel secure while they learn to manage emotions. With patience, consistent care, and practical strategies, recovery is possible. People with BPD can build healthier relationships, regulate emotions, and reconnect with a positive sense of self.

Championing People with Borderline Personality Disorder

Living with BPD can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face it alone. We work alongside individuals, families, and support networks to create safety, understanding, and practical steps toward healing and stability.

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Creating safe, non-judgemental spaces

We offer calm, consistent environments where individuals feel accepted and supported.

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Developing self-understanding and identity

Some Autistic people thrive with structure and predictability, but that doesn’t mean putting in place rigid schedules. Visuals, step-by-step supports, or simple routines can reduce overwhelm and help with daily life, without taking away independence.

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Supporting emotional regulation

We teach tools like grounding, mindfulness, and coping strategies to manage intense feelings safely.

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Reducing self-harm and risky behaviours

We provide safe alternatives and collaborative safety planning to support wellbeing and recovery.

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Building trust and stable connections

We help repair and strengthen relationships by improving communication and setting healthy boundaries.

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Navigating mental health and support systems

We guide individuals and families through treatment options, community supports, and ongoing care plans.

How we can help with Borderline Personality Disorder?

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Whole Family Developmental Support →

  • Coaching for families to understand BPD and support emotional safety

  • Practical tools for reducing conflict and improving communication

  • Guidance for carers to set healthy boundaries while maintaining connection

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Functional Capacity & Needs Assessments →

  • Assessments to understand how BPD affects daily living

  • Recommendations for supports in home, education, and employment settings

  • Collaborative planning for NDIS and mental health services

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Skill-Building and Recovery Programs →

  • Coaching for mindfulness, distress tolerance, and safe coping mechanisms

  • Step-by-step support for improving social skills and trust in relationships

  • Activities to promote independence and resilience

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Positive Behaviour Support →

  • Behaviour plans that help manage impulsive or high-risk behaviours

  • Strategies to reduce emotional overwhelm and build calming routines

  • Training for support networks to respond consistently during crises

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Psychology and Mental Health →

  • Trauma-informed therapy for emotional regulation and relationship skills

  • Support for managing intense mood swings and feelings of emptiness

  • Tools to strengthen identity and build self-worth

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Regional Intensives →

  • In-home, practical support for those in rural or remote areas

  • Guidance for managing emotional crises in daily life

  • Building strong local networks for long-term stability

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Hear it from real families

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“Before we understood what was really going on for J, every day felt like a struggle. Our support workers were doing their best, but nothing seemed to click. It often felt like we were all trying to push J into doing things, and the more we pushed, the more he shut down.

When Brooke and her team explained Autism & PDA to us, it was like someone finally turned the light on. We realised he wasn’t being difficult, he was doing everything he could to feel safe and in control.

With Brooke’s help, our whole approach changed. His support workers stopped trying to force things and started meeting him where he’s at by giving him time, space, and choices.

Now, J’s so much more relaxed. He actually wants to spend time with his workers because they see him for who he is. He laughs more, joins in on his own terms, and doesn’t feel like he has to mask or meet anyone else’s expectations.

It’s been incredible to watch him grow into himself, just by being accepted”
- J’s Mum

*Story and photo shared with permission. Not for reproduction.

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Real people. Real experience.
Here for you.

We’re not just professionals — we’re people who get it.

Our team is proudly autistic-led, trauma-informed, and shaped by lived experience. We’ve sat on both sides of the table — as clinicians, as family members, and many of us as neurodivergent individuals ourselves.

We understand that life isn’t always neat or easy, and behaviour support should never feel like a judgement or try to change who you are.

No matter what life looks like for you right now — we walk alongside you.