Transference-focused therapy and self-harm and borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Insufficient evidence – there either hasn’t been any research on this treatment option or there is a small amount of evidence with unclear conclusions.
Transference-focused psychotherapy is a talking therapy that was specifically developed for people with a personality disorder. The therapy involves talking freely about whatever is on your mind while your therapist helps to make connections between your thoughts, feelings and experiences, to help you understand them better. The aim of transference-focused psychotherapy is to support you with your relationships and managing problems in everyday life.
Treatments outlined on these webpages may not be available in every local area. It’s important that you discuss with your GP or mental health professional the treatment options available to you. You can also search for services near you on our Youth Wellbeing Directory and find out more about referral processes here.