BPD Therapy for Adults in Vancouver
I'm Shadan Mosavat, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) based in Vancouver with nearly a decade of clinical experience, offering virtual BPD counselling for adults across BC. I offer sessions in both English and Farsi.
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or intense emotional dysregulation can feel like riding a constant emotional wave. Small triggers can quickly spiral into overwhelming pain, leaving you exhausted, misunderstood, or anxious about your relationships.
If you often feel like your emotions are "too much," or that you're constantly fighting a heightened nervous system, you are not broken.
BPD often reflects a deeply sensitive emotional system reacting to pain, trauma, and insecurity.
Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, you can learn to navigate these waves, set healthier boundaries, and build a grounded sense of emotional safety.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
BPD can shape how you experience closeness, identity, and emotional pain. You might recognize:
A strong fear of being left or rejected
Relationships that swing between very close and very distant
A sense of self that shifts depending on who you're with
Emotions that arrive fast and are hard to settle
Feeling empty, or acting impulsively to cope with pain
These patterns usually develop for understandable reasons, and they can change with the right support.
How are BPD and ADHD related?
Emotional regulation is the core bridge between BPD, ADHD, and trauma. Many adults with ADHD or rejection sensitivity experience intense emotional spikes that can look similar to BPD. Read more in ADHD vs. BPD: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference.
In our work together, we don't treat symptoms in isolation. We look at your whole nervous system to understand why your brain responds the way it does, and unlearn internalized shame along the way.
My Therapeutic Approach to BPD Counselling
Over nearly a decade of clinical practice, I have integrated specialized frameworks, including DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy and somatic nervous system regulation, to offer a deeply tailored, shame-free space for emotional healing.
Dialectical & Emotion-Focused Strategies: Practical tools to regulate sudden emotional spikes, tolerate distress, and stay grounded during conflict.
Somatic & Nervous System Regulation: Learning how to soothe the physical body when stuck in fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Relational & Boundary Work: Navigating interpersonal relationships with clarity, self-compassion, and secure communication.
Shame & Trauma Healing: Unpacking past wounds and building a resilient, stable sense of self.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BPD treatable?
Research shows that BPD often responds well to therapy. Many people find that approaches such as DBT and emotion-focused therapy help them build emotional stability and healthier relationships over time.
Do I need a formal diagnosis to start counselling?
No. You don't need a formal BPD diagnosis to benefit from therapy. If you relate to intense emotional waves, fear of abandonment, or rejection sensitivity, we'll focus on your lived experience and practical tools.
Can you diagnose BPD?
No. In BC, BPD is diagnosed by a psychiatrist, physician, or registered psychologist. Counselling can support you whether or not you have a diagnosis.
Do you offer DBT?
I offer individual therapy that draws on DBT skills, alongside emotion-focused and somatic approaches. This is not a full DBT program with a skills group, but it includes practical DBT-informed tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and relationships.
How do sessions work?
Sessions are held virtually by secure video, so you can join from anywhere in BC, in English or Farsi. The first step is a free consultation, where we talk about what you're going through and whether we're a good fit.
Is BPD therapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and direct billing is available. Check with your plan to confirm your coverage.
Therapy is not an emergency service. If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 9-8-8, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Ready to find calm within the emotional waves?
Take the first step toward emotional balance and grounded relationships.