Hi @Fluttershy1 some really important questions! In terms of finding the right Psychologist it’s helpful to try to find someone who is interested in working with people with a diagnosis of BPD. It can sometimes be a process of trial and error in finding the right fit for you. Though also it can be really helpful to be able to talk to your Psychologist if things aren’t feeling right as this can help let them know that they may need to change their approach or change the way you work together. For me, I think it’s always helpful to know if something doesn’t feel right in therapy and to find out what I can do differently to better support someone.

We will talk a bit more about stigma later.