Keir Harding
@keirwales.bsky.social
Occupational Therapist, DBT therapist, MSc in Personality Disorder. Working privately to help people and NHS organisations avoid years in private hospitals that claim to be specialist.
No one should be told their personality is disordered.
No one should be told their personality is disordered.
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Keir Harding
@keirwales.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Brief intro while I’m new on Bluesky
I’m Keir. I’m an occupational therapist with (gulp) 25 years experience in mental health. That includes forensic, inpatient-acute and picu, assertive outreach, early intervention and Cmht.
I worked mainly in the NHS but struggled with how people who…
I’m Keir. I’m an occupational therapist with (gulp) 25 years experience in mental health. That includes forensic, inpatient-acute and picu, assertive outreach, early intervention and Cmht.
I worked mainly in the NHS but struggled with how people who…
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A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy
This is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy
This is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
I’m really pleased with this. Sue is ace 🏆🏆🏆
Last week, it was announced that I'll be giving the Elizabeth Casson memorial lecture in 2026.
This week, (today!) I was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Derby ☺️
Finishing my career on a high!
This week, (today!) I was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Derby ☺️
Finishing my career on a high!
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’m really pleased with this. Sue is ace 🏆🏆🏆
In a surprising start to my day I think I’m going to be talking to Wes Streeting around 9am on LBC radio 😊
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In a surprising start to my day I think I’m going to be talking to Wes Streeting around 9am on LBC radio 😊
Looking out over Blackpool while at the British and Irish Group for the Stufy of Personality Disorder annual residential meeting. Planning next years conference & blending who we want to speak with what themes we want and who could spark a debate around them.
What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26
What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Looking out over Blackpool while at the British and Irish Group for the Stufy of Personality Disorder annual residential meeting. Planning next years conference & blending who we want to speak with what themes we want and who could spark a debate around them.
What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26
What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26
In the Guardian today 👇
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In the Guardian today 👇
It is BPD awareness week (or it was last week depending on who you ask). While there’s no need to tell any survivors of trauma that their personality is disordered, here’s some useful things
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/ove...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/ove...
An Overview of ‘Personality Disorder’ — Beam Consultancy
This is a little collection I put together for the people I was training with the other week. I’m sure there are loads of gaps so if you think something essential is missing do let me know. ...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
It is BPD awareness week (or it was last week depending on who you ask). While there’s no need to tell any survivors of trauma that their personality is disordered, here’s some useful things
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/ove...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/ove...
We added something to the website about what working with us looks like. All feedback appreciated 👇👇👇
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...
What Does Working With Us Look Like? — Beam Consultancy
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We added something to the website about what working with us looks like. All feedback appreciated 👇👇👇
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...
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MOVE OVER OSCAR, IT’S TIME FOR RITA!
The RITAs
Friday 19th Sept 6pm - 8pm
Live On X @Ritb_
@Ritb.Bsky.Social
Also In Asylum
Honours & Awards Include
Innovative Activist Honour
Ally Of The Year
Best Journalist
Political Gaslighter Of The Year
Worst Co-Production Award
Worst Mental Heath Trust
The RITAs
Friday 19th Sept 6pm - 8pm
Live On X @Ritb_
@Ritb.Bsky.Social
Also In Asylum
Honours & Awards Include
Innovative Activist Honour
Ally Of The Year
Best Journalist
Political Gaslighter Of The Year
Worst Co-Production Award
Worst Mental Heath Trust
September 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
MOVE OVER OSCAR, IT’S TIME FOR RITA!
The RITAs
Friday 19th Sept 6pm - 8pm
Live On X @Ritb_
@Ritb.Bsky.Social
Also In Asylum
Honours & Awards Include
Innovative Activist Honour
Ally Of The Year
Best Journalist
Political Gaslighter Of The Year
Worst Co-Production Award
Worst Mental Heath Trust
The RITAs
Friday 19th Sept 6pm - 8pm
Live On X @Ritb_
@Ritb.Bsky.Social
Also In Asylum
Honours & Awards Include
Innovative Activist Honour
Ally Of The Year
Best Journalist
Political Gaslighter Of The Year
Worst Co-Production Award
Worst Mental Heath Trust
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BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP
July 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP
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An honest post from a professional on how they had their mind changed by listening to LX voices. Respect
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
An honest post from a professional on how they had their mind changed by listening to LX voices. Respect
Reposted by Keir Harding
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Reposted by Keir Harding
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it.
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
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Reposted by Keir Harding
Great to see🥰👏
July 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Great to see🥰👏
Reposted by Keir Harding
I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused.
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
July 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused.
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused.
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
July 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused.
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example
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Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people.
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Rich Girl Rehab
The “Borderline” Years
A memorable guest post by Sorbie Richner on the experience and aftermath of residential psychiatric treatment when she was 20, and what she learnt about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery in the process.
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/rich-girl-...
The “Borderline” Years
A memorable guest post by Sorbie Richner on the experience and aftermath of residential psychiatric treatment when she was 20, and what she learnt about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery in the process.
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/rich-girl-...
Rich Girl Rehab
The “Borderline” Years
www.psychiatrymargins.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people.
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people.
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Rich Girl Rehab
The “Borderline” Years
A memorable guest post by Sorbie Richner on the experience and aftermath of residential psychiatric treatment when she was 20, and what she learnt about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery in the process.
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/rich-girl-...
The “Borderline” Years
A memorable guest post by Sorbie Richner on the experience and aftermath of residential psychiatric treatment when she was 20, and what she learnt about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery in the process.
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/rich-girl-...
Rich Girl Rehab
The “Borderline” Years
www.psychiatrymargins.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people.
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇
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The 4th annual Henderson Heritage Group 'Experiences in Communities' public event: Friday 10 October 6-8pm
THE event of the autumn in the world of #democratictherapeuticcommunities and #activistresearch - tickets available now! ❤️🔥 #survivor #practicesofequality
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1440614559... ❤️
THE event of the autumn in the world of #democratictherapeuticcommunities and #activistresearch - tickets available now! ❤️🔥 #survivor #practicesofequality
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1440614559... ❤️
July 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The 4th annual Henderson Heritage Group 'Experiences in Communities' public event: Friday 10 October 6-8pm
THE event of the autumn in the world of #democratictherapeuticcommunities and #activistresearch - tickets available now! ❤️🔥 #survivor #practicesofequality
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1440614559... ❤️
THE event of the autumn in the world of #democratictherapeuticcommunities and #activistresearch - tickets available now! ❤️🔥 #survivor #practicesofequality
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1440614559... ❤️