Anger Management Counselling From Bayside Psychotherapy

Counselling for Anger Management

Therapy is a common method used to help people discover the root cause of their anger problems, identify the triggers, and learn how to deal with anger in a healthy way. Our therapists offer counselling services in a safe and confidential environment where you can express your feelings without guilt or shame, in either face-to-face or online sessions.

You are unique and so is our approach to anger management issues. Your treatment plan will be tailored to suit you as an individual. It may include a combination of methods including humanistic person-centred therapy, Buddhist mindfulness meditation exercises, existential therapy, or hypnotherapy. A combination of hypnotherapy and counselling may help you cope with anger, help in resolving excess anger & rage and may provide you with the anger management techniques you need to manage your anger in the future.

Bayside Psychotherapy also offers a targeted anger management self-hypnosis MP3 that may complement your treatment.

Do I Have Anger Issues That May Need Treatment?

While an ability to feel anger is an essential instinctual response, it’s likely you have an anger management problem if:

• you become angry frequently
• your level of anger is disproportionate to the provocation or trigger
• anger causes you to harm or abuse others physically or emotionally
• you harm yourself physically or emotionally by lashing out or trying to prevent lashing out
• you become angry for no apparent reason.

The reasons behind excess anger vary and can include unprocessed grief, feelings of insecurity, shame, guilt, criticism sensitivity, low self-esteem, a loss of assertiveness and many other causes.

There’s little doubt that the cost of ignoring an anger problem will eventually become too high. Excess anger is likely to damage the relationships with those closest to you, and may also lead to sleep problems, increased heart rate, and stomach and digestive disturbances. There are also concerns that hostility may be a contributing factor in heart disease and some cancers. Can you afford to ignore your anger problem?

Seeking Anger Management Counselling With Bayside Psychotherapy

At its core, anger is a natural human emotion. Perceived injustices or attacks can make you feel angry and can be an appropriate response in certain situations. Suppressing all anger and aggression or pretending you don’t get angry can be just as unhealthy as expressing it inappropriately. Failing to express feelings of anger often turns that anger inwards — and can lead to depression and other health problems, mental and physical.

The first step is to make an appointment by calling us on (03) 9557 9113. You can also book an appointment by using our online booking form for online appointments. Or, if you prefer, you can book an in-clinic session.

During your initial session, we’ll gather information about your anger and discuss treatment options with you.

The duration of treatment depends on individual needs. After your first few sessions, we may have a better idea of how much the treatment is assisting you and how much further treatment you’ll need to make lasting changes in your life. Full participation and commitment on the part of the client are also essential to maximise the chances of long-term success.