Personality dysfunction involves long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that can create challenges in relationships, work, and daily life. These patterns often develop early in life and can feel deeply ingrained, making change appear overwhelming. While these struggles can be intense, they are not fixed, and meaningful psychological change is possible with appropriate support.

Dr. Braden Vernon is trained in and offers well-researched approaches for the treatment of personality dysfunction, including:

– Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP)
– Schema Therapy

These therapies move beyond surface-level coping strategies to address deeper emotional wounds and relational patterns that contribute to personality dysfunction. Following an initial assessment, the most suitable treatment approach is determined and a structured treatment plan is proposed.

The aim of these treatments is ambitious , to change deeply rooted, long-term personality functioning that has often been established over many years. Multiple research studies have found both approaches to be highly effective. It is important to recognise that changing deep-seated patterns requires time and commitment. Unlike short-term supportive therapies that focus on immediate symptom relief, working through underlying relational and emotional difficulties is a longer-term process that typically involves regular therapy over the course of several years. While this represents a significant investment, the benefits of treatment often extend across multiple life domains, including relationships, work, and emotional self-regulation.

Dr. Vernon is a member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) and the International Society of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (ISTFP), and has clinical experience working with personality dysfunction across a range of personality styles.