Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for adults with personality disorders.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can feel like.
Personality disorders affect the way people think, feel and relate to others. They’re long-standing patterns that can make everyday life harder, often showing up as difficulties in relationships, struggles with self-image or intense emotions. Having a personality disorder doesn’t mean someone is broken; these patterns are often shaped by early experiences.
- Intense and shifting emotions
- Fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting others
- Unstable or conflicted relationships
- Rigid or perfectionistic thinking
- Impulsive or risky behaviour
- Low self-esteem or a fragile sense of identity
These difficulties aren’t a choice. They reflect deep-rooted patterns that can be worked on with consistent support.
How we approach personality disorders
Our psychologists offer structured, evidence-based support, built step by step.
- 1
Understanding your experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including your emotions, relationships and the patterns that keep repeating. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
- 2
Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.
- 3
Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and relationships.
- Schema Therapy Looks at long-standing patterns that keep people stuck in unhelpful cycles.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Works on unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
- Mindfulness and emotion regulation Noticing triggers and practising different ways to respond.
- Interpersonal effectiveness skills Practising communication in close relationships.
- Family or relationship support Involving people close to you, where that fits.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Psychologists who work with couples
Depth behind the person you see
You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match you properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support adults with personality disorders?
We focus on building a safe, consistent relationship where you can explore patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating. Our psychologists use evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support change.
Do you only focus on symptoms?
No. While we address distressing symptoms such as mood swings, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties, we also explore the underlying beliefs and life experiences that contribute to these patterns. This creates a more holistic approach.
How do I know if I might have a personality disorder?
Our psychologists can assess you and, where it fits, make a diagnosis. Signs may include long-standing difficulties with emotions, relationships or self-image that cause distress or problems in daily life. If you are concerned, seeking an assessment is a good first step.
What can I expect in therapy?
Therapy is collaborative and structured. Together we explore the challenges you face, build coping strategies, and practise new ways of responding in relationships and daily situations, step by step over time.
Can therapy help if I’ve struggled for many years?
Yes, you can start at any stage. Personality disorders often develop early in life. Therapy works on skills for managing distress, relationships and your sense of self.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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