About Melanie Goldman

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and hold a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I am also a mental health advocate, motivational speaker, writer, spiritual channeller, musician, and dedicated champion for those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in Canada. For more than ten years, I have been a leader in the mental health sector through volunteering and appearing as a guest on numerous podcasts such as Back From The Borderline and The BPD Bravery Show. Additionally, I am a member of the cast of the YouTube TV series The BPD Bunch, and have received formal training as a peer facilitator for the BPD Society of British Columbia and Emotions Matter.

I have undergone training in dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and currently am training in other therapeutic techniques. I have received recognition from various journals and organizations for my community-oriented endeavours. During the month of May, which is designated as BPD awareness month, I actively engage in multiple speaking events  to raise awareness, dispel myths, and shed light on the reality of BPD in order to foster understanding and hope.Working with and supporting hundreds of people over the years who are navigating the diagnosis of BPD  has given me a deep appreciation for both the challenges and the significance of my work. Bipolar disorder and BPD impacted the lives of both my sister Jackie and my grandmother Rae and I hope to continue to help others find their own “Rae of Light in the Darkness.”