Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) & Emotional Intensity Therapy for Expats & Digital Nomads

Does this sound familiar?

You feel everything deeply - joy, fear, sadness, anger.
Small moments can suddenly feel like too much.
You crave closeness but worry people will leave once they see the real you.
You can go from feeling connected to completely alone in seconds.
You sometimes question who you are or what you actually need.
You know you’re not “crazy,” but you wish your emotions came with a volume dial.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Many people with emotional intensity or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) grew up in environments where their feelings were dismissed, minimized, or punished. Your sensitivity is not the problem, it’s pain that hasn’t been given space to heal.

Understanding Emotional Intensity & BPD

BPD isn’t a character flaw; it’s often rooted in early relationships where emotional needs were not consistently met. It can look like emotional highs and lows, fear of abandonment, and difficulty trusting others or yourself.
These are not signs of weakness, rather they’re protective strategies your nervous system built to survive pain.
In therapy, we’ll slow things down and begin to separate who you are from what you’ve been through. Together, we’ll rebuild emotional safety, self-trust, and connection so you can relate to others from a place of grounded confidence, not fear.

How I Can Help

I draw from evidence-based approaches including:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — to help you build self-compassion and align with your values
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — for identifying unhelpful thought patterns
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship skills

You'll learn how to:

Recognize triggers and ride emotional waves instead of being swept away
Rebuild a sense of safety in your relationships
Let go of shame and perfectionism
Feel grounded, steady, and worthy, even when life feels uncertain

How It Works

Free Consultation
We’ll meet for ~15 minutes so you can share what’s hardest and ask questions.
There is no pressure to commit; this is a space to ask questions and see whether working together feels right for you.

In-take & Mapping
In our first session, we’ll explore your history, attachment patterns, and what tends to trigger emotional highs and lows. To We gently explore your story, relationship patterns, and what tends to trigger emotional highs and lows.

Weekly Therapy
Using DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed tools, we’ll focus on emotional regulation, self-trust, and building relationships that feel safe and balanced. You’ll learn concrete skills to ride emotional waves, repair conflict, and respond instead of react.

Integration & Maintenance
‍As you gain confidence with your DBT skills, sessions gradually space out. We’ll focus on maintaining balance, sustaining healthy connections, and integrating self-compassion so your progress lasts — even when life gets messy.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if past support hasn’t always felt safe. My goal is to make this process clear, collaborative, and paced in a way that respects your nervous system.

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How Life Can Begin to Feel Different

You can recognize emotional triggers before they take over
You pause instead of reacting, and communicate what you need more clearly
You know how to soothe yourself when you feel rejected, angry, or ashamed
You can repair conflict without spiraling or cutting people off
You treat yourself with more compassion, especially when you slip
You start trusting that calm and connection are possible, not fleeting
You begin to separate who you are from what you feel in the moment

These changes don’t happen overnight, but they do happen one small, intentional step at a time.
Therapy can help you build a life that feels more stable, meaningful, and truly yours.

Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline Personality Disorder

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

BPD is a pattern of emotional intensity, relationship difficulties, and self-image struggles often rooted in early attachment wounds or chronic invalidation. It’s not a character flaw; it’s the result of a nervous system that learned to protect you in unpredictable environments. Therapy can help you build stability, safety, and self-compassion.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to start therapy?

Not at all. Many of my clients identify with BPD traits like emotional ups and downs, fear of abandonment or difficulty managing anger, without ever being diagnosed. We focus on your experience, not labels. If a diagnosis would be helpful, I can support you in exploring that safely.

Is therapy for BPD long-term?

Therapy length varies. Some people see progress within months; others work longer to address deep-rooted trauma and attachment wounds. We go at your pace; the goal isn’t to rush healing but to build lasting emotional stability and healthier patterns.

Can someone with BPD really get better?

Yes, and many do. With consistent support and skill-building, emotional intensity becomes more manageable, relationships more secure, and self-image more grounded. Change takes effort, but healing is absolutely possible.

I’ve had difficult experiences with therapists before. How is this different?

Many clients with BPD have felt misunderstood or judged in therapy. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. I see your sensitivity and emotional depth as strength, and not something to “fix.” Together, we’ll build trust at a pace that feels safe for you.

With DBT, you’ll start learning that your emotions don’t need to control your life; they can guide it.
Therapy helps you build skills for balance, connection, and self-respect so that life feels steadier and relationships safer.

If you’d like to learn more about my background and approach, you can read more about me here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions aboutstarting online therapy, sessions, and what to expect.

How do I get started?

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I am currently accepting new clients. Complete the contact form (link below). You can share what you're struggling with and what you're hoping to get out of therapy, or keep it brief if you're unsure of how to describe things right now.
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We’ll then schedule a free 15-minute consultation, where we can talk about what’s been feeling difficult and see whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no obligation, it’s simply a chance to ask questions and get a sense of next steps.

Online contact form here.

What is your fee?

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My fee is 100 euros for one 50-minute session.
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We can begin with a free 15-minute consultation, so you can ask questions and see whether working together feels like a good fit before committing.

Do you offer sliding scale sessions?

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Yes, I offer a limited number of reduced-rate sessions for clients experiencing financial constraints.

If cost is a concern, feel free to mention this when you reach out and we can see whether availability allows.

What is your cancellation policy?

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Due to the very limited nature of appointments, you will be charged the full fee for cancellations with less than a 48-hour notice. I reserve your therapy time just for you, and last-minute cancellations do not allow me enough time to schedule someone else in that slot.

This policy allows me to manage my schedule fairly and ensures availability is respected.

Is there anything outside of your scope?

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Yes. Being clear about the scope of my work is a key part of ethical care.

I work with individual adults (18+), supporting concerns such as anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including the emotional impact of expat and digital nomad life.

There are certain areas, however, that fall outside my scope of practice. If any of the following apply, I will help you explore more appropriate care options or refer you to a trusted specialist:
• Active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, with a current plan or intent
• Ongoing self-harm behaviours (e.g., cutting, burning)
• Significant substance use or addiction requiring medical or inpatient support
• Psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations or delusions)
• Psychological or diagnostic testing needs. Note: I am partnered with Mind Clinic in Budapest (www.mind.hu). This clinic offers robust psychological and diagnostic testing remotely via video.
• Full DBT programs requiring group skills training or 24/7 phone coaching

While I integrate DBT principles into my work, I do not offer a full DBT program. If that level of support is needed, I’ll help you connect with a program that provides it.
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My goal is always to ensure you receive care that truly fits your needs, whether that’s with me or with another qualified professional.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

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My practice is fully online, and I offer therapy via a secure Zoom link.

Working online allows me to support expats and digital nomads wherever they're based, while also giving clients the flexibility to fit therapy into their lives without commuting or navigating local healthcare systems.

Online research is well-research and effective, and for many people - especially those living abroad, it can feel more accessible and consistent than in-person sessions. I write more about this in my article "How to Pick a Therapist" if you'd like to explore this further. You can find the article HERE

Is your practice LGBTQ+ friendly?

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Yes. My practice is fully LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations and relationship structures, and I am committed to providing a space where you can show-up exactly as you are - without judgement or assumption.