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We are a specialist team who support adults who meet criteria for a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), also known as borderline personality disorder (BPD), and frequently engage in self-harm and suicide behaviours. Some people might describe and understand these difficulties as ‘complex emotional and relational needs’, whilst others prefer the label of ‘personality disorder’. We do refer to the diagnosis of EUPD as this diagnostic label is required to access our service.
Our team is made up of doctors, psychologists, MBT therapists, DBT therapists, and therapists completing training with our team.
- Service Type: Adult Community Services
- Service Contact: S&MCNS@swlstg.nhs.uk
- Service Category: Community
- Disabled access: yes
- Address: Springfield University Hospital, Elizabeth Newton Building, Entrance 2, Elizabeth Newton Way, London, SW17 0YG
- Reception hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
- Reception phone number: 020 3513 5000
About our care
We are a specialist team who support adults who meet criteria for a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), also known as borderline personality disorder (BPD), and frequently engage in self-harm and suicide behaviours. Some people might describe and understand these difficulties as ‘complex emotional and relational needs’, whilst others prefer the label of ‘personality disorder’. We do refer to the diagnosis of EUPD as this diagnostic label is required to access our service.
Our team is made up of doctors, psychologists, MBT therapists, DBT therapists, and therapists completing training with our team.
Find more information about the care we offer.
Who is this service for?
Our service supports adults aged 18+ who meet criteria for a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), also known as borderline personality disorder (BPD), and frequently engage in self-harm and suicide behaviours.
We offer two evidence-based therapies: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). For those individuals who have similar difficulties – who do not self-harm or engage in suicide behaviours – there is the option of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Referrals and access
You will have been referred to Sutton and Merton Complex Needs Service (CNS) by your local community mental health team, such as CAMHS or an adult team such as Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH) teams, Talking Therapies, Home Treatment Teams (HTTs), inpatient wards, and Liaison Psychiatry teams. Your team may have identified that you experience difficulties with managing emotions, managing relationships and/or feel suicidal and engage in self-harm.
GPs can provide referral to the Sutton or Merton Single Point of Access (SPA) team, who can in turn refer to the personality disorder pathway in Sutton or Merton.
In a mental health emergency, call the Trust's Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000.
Patient information
When a referral is accepted you will be placed on our waiting list for an individual assessment with a member of our team. We try to prioritise those referrals from CAMHS and young adults up to 19 years old as we acknowledge the challenges of transitioning into adult mental health services. Whilst on our waitlist, you will continue to be supported by your current team and should access them as required.
