Personality Disorders
Kobie offers support for individuals dealing with the complexities of personality differences and personality disorders. With her psychodynamic background, she brings a deep understanding of how personality traits and disorders can be influenced by past experiences, trauma, and identity development. Kobie’s approach aims to foster personal growth, enhance relationships, and improve mental well-being through targeted interventions.
Kobie has a special interest in treating a range of personality disorders, including but not limited to:
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
BPD is characterised by intense, unstable emotions, a shifting sense of self, and impulsive behaviours that can impact relationships and daily life. Kobie helps clients with BPD develop emotional regulation skills, manage sensitivity to perceived abandonment, and build stable interpersonal connections. Her approach combines empathy with structured, skills-based techniques, supporting clients in navigating BPD’s unique challenges and working towards emotional stability and self-acceptance.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Clients with NPD may struggle with an inflated self-image, difficulty empathising with others, and a strong need for validation. Kobie’s approach to NPD focuses on fostering self-awareness and empathy, helping clients explore the origins of these behaviours and address underlying insecurities. Through supportive, non-judgemental therapy, she helps clients work towards building healthier, more balanced self-esteem and enhancing interpersonal relationships.
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD)
AVPD is often characterised by a deep fear of rejection and a tendency to avoid social interactions despite a desire for connection. Kobie works with clients to gradually build confidence in social settings, addressing fears of judgement and rejection. Her therapeutic approach encourages individuals to develop a positive self-image and practise self-compassion, empowering them to engage in meaningful relationships and overcome social anxieties.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Clients with OCPD may exhibit a preoccupation with order, control, and perfectionism, often at the expense of flexibility and emotional expression. Kobie’s work with clients focuses on finding balance, helping them recognise the benefits of spontaneity and emotional openness. She supports clients in managing rigid thinking patterns, reducing stress from perfectionistic tendencies, and learning to prioritise well-being over strict adherence to routines.
Working With Different Personalities
Type A, B, C, and D Personalities
Kobie’s expertise extends to assisting individuals across the personality spectrum. Her tailored assessments help clients gain insight into their personality type—whether Type A, B, C, or D—and learn strategies to enhance their well-being:
Type A: Kobie supports high-achieving, driven individuals in managing stress, addressing underlying anxiety, and preventing burnout, empowering them to balance ambition with mental health.
Type B: For relaxed, adaptable Type B clients, Kobie offers tools to maintain their easy-going nature while achieving goals, focusing on motivation and emotional balance.
Type C: Kobie assists Type C individuals, often prone to emotional suppression, in expressing feelings openly, reducing stress-related health risks, and improving emotional resilience.
Type D: Kobie’s compassionate approach helps Type D personalities, who may experience chronic negative emotions and social anxiety, build resilience and enhance their social skills.
Personality Types (e.g., Myers-Briggs INFJ)
Kobie also utilises personality frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to guide clients in understanding their unique characteristics. For example, an INFJ personality type may work with Kobie to manage their strong empathy and need for depth in relationships, helping them balance self-care with their desire for meaningful connections.
Kobie’s approach to treating personality disorders is holistic, combining psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Her integrative approach allows her to address both the emotional complexities and the behavioural challenges associated with personality disorders.
Through her services, Kobie empowers clients to break free from limiting patterns, develop adaptive coping mechanisms, and embrace personal growth. Her goal is to support individuals in building a more balanced, resilient self-concept, enhancing their capacity for healthy, fulfilling relationships and a greater sense of inner peace.