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8 licensed therapists for personality disorders
Personality Disorder Therapists in Nigeria
Licensed therapists for people living with a personality disorder such as borderline (BPD), and for partners and family members trying to cope with one. Sessions by video, voice or chat.
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Why see a therapist who focuses on personality disorders
A personality disorder is a long-standing pattern in how someone feels, relates and sees themselves that causes real trouble in their life: relationships that swing from idealising to hating, emotions that go from zero to a hundred, a fear of being abandoned that pushes people away, impulsive self-harm, or a sense of self that keeps shifting. Borderline personality disorder is the one people most often seek help for. The label carries heavy stigma in Nigeria, where it is often read as spiritual or as bad character. It is neither, and it is treatable.
Sessions happen inside the Mytherapist.ng app, by video, voice or chat, booked ahead. This is longer-term work, usually weekly, and consistency matters more than intensity. The therapists here do not prescribe; some people also see a psychiatrist for medication that helps with mood or sleep.
This page suits people who have been diagnosed and want proper therapy, people who recognise themselves in descriptions of BPD or another personality disorder, and partners, parents or adult children of someone with one who need to understand it and protect themselves. If you self-harm or have thoughts of suicide, tell your therapist; they will make a safety plan with you. Sessions are booked ahead, so for help right now call Safe Place Nigeria on 0800 800 2000, toll-free and 24 hours.
A first session looks at your history, the patterns that keep repeating, and what you want to change. Your therapist will explain the approach they use and what a course of therapy looks like. Browse the therapists below to compare backgrounds and rates, and book when you are ready.
Therapists specialising in personality disorders
Each therapist below is licensed and verified. Read their background and rates, then book by video, voice or chat.
Specialties:
Depression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDSubstance Use and AddictionRelationship and Marriage CounselingPersonality Disorders
Languages:
English
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDRelationship and Marriage CounselingADHD and Neurodevelopmental ConditionsPersonality DisordersSleep and Somatic Symptoms
Languages:
English
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersSubstance Use and AddictionRelationship and Marriage CounselingPersonality DisordersOCD and Related Disorders
Languages:
YorubaEnglish
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDPersonality Disorders
Languages:
EnglishYoruba
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDStress and BurnoutPersonality DisordersEating Disorders and Body Image
Languages:
EnglishYoruba
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Depression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDSubstance Use and AddictionChild and Adolescent Mental HealthPersonality DisordersPsychotic DisordersSleep and Somatic SymptomsEating Disorders and Body Image
Languages:
EnglishYorubaIgbo
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersStress and BurnoutSubstance Use and AddictionRelationship and Marriage CounselingChild and Adolescent Mental HealthPersonality DisordersSleep and Somatic Symptoms
Languages:
English
Available session options
Voice
Video
Specialties:
Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossSubstance Use and AddictionPersonality DisordersSelf Esteem and Emotional Skills
Languages:
YorubaEnglishPidgin
Available session options
Voice
Video
Good to know
Questions people ask about personality disorders
Can a personality disorder be treated?
Yes. Borderline personality disorder in particular responds well to structured therapies such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), schema therapy and mentalisation-based treatment, and many people no longer meet the criteria after treatment. Progress is real but takes time, usually a year or more of regular sessions.
Which therapy do the therapists here use?
It varies by therapist: DBT skills, schema therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches are all used for personality disorders. Read each profile and ask in the first session what they use and why.
My partner has a personality disorder. Can I get help for myself?
Yes. Living with someone whose moods and reactions are unpredictable is exhausting, and you can see a therapist on your own to understand the condition, set limits, decide what you can and cannot accept, and look after your own mental health. Our post on narcissist versus NPD is a useful starting point.
Is it confidential?
Yes, with one limit. What you tell your therapist stays between you. The exception is a risk to life: if your therapist believes there's a real and immediate risk of serious harm to you or to someone else, including a child, they may need to act on it. That can mean contacting emergency services or someone who can reach you. They'll tell you when they're doing this, wherever it's safe to.
What if I self-harm or feel suicidal?
Tell your therapist, who will work on a safety plan with you. Mytherapist.ng is not a crisis service, and no therapist is on call. If you might act on the thoughts, call Safe Place Nigeria on 0800 800 2000, toll-free and 24 hours, or 112 in immediate danger. More lines are at mytherapist.ng/helplines.
How much does it cost?
Each therapist sets their own rate, from ₦20,000 a session. Some therapists offer a student rate or a free first consultation, and it shows on their profile below.
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