Anger Management Brisbane
Find compassionate and effective anger management counselling and support services with The Centre for Human Potential Psychology and Counselling in Brisbane.
Anger management counselling in Brisbane is about understanding the root cause of anger, understanding the feeling of anger, and developing strategies to address and rectify the behaviour at its core. Our counsellors provide strategies for proactive anger management that addresses anger in a healthy and positive way – instead of suppressing it or expressing it in a violent or abusive manner.
What is anger management?
Anger is a natural human response that is rooted in self-preservation. In response to a physical or emotional attack or situation, anger can be a healthy defence mechanism.
When anger is not controlled, it can become a destructive force impacting relationships, health, and overall well-being. It’s essential to understand when anger becomes unhealthy and seek appropriate support.
Anger management support and management through counselling is a way of helping you move away from being controlled by anger and its destructive and unpredictable outcomes. With a proactive approach to anger management counselling support, our trained psychologists in Brisbane steer you towards understanding and managing anger in a healthy way.
What anger management counselling can help with
Anger management counselling will focus on equipping the individual with effective strategies to better manage felt anger through healthy outlets, as opposed to simply repressing the anger. Counsellors also work to identify common sources of triggers that set off feelings of anger and provide practical ways to manage anger in the heat of the moment – as well as prevent persistent lingering feelings of anger in the aftermath.
Through these strategies, anger management counselling can help to regain control over reactions to triggering situations, reducing the likelihood of outbursts that can have a negative impact on your relationships, work, and life in general.
Our team of anger management counsellors in Brisbane
Biyanka Dhother
Lisa Kunde
Dr. Eric Wee Chong Tan
Chaminga Dhanapala
Anger management counselling & support services Brisbane
Our anger management counselling services in Brisbane are available for individuals across a range of age groups including teens, young adults, and adults. Our experienced and understanding team of Brisbane anger management counsellors provide support and counselling for a range of anger-related issues, focussing on understanding the root cause of anger and developing effective management strategies. Common anger triggers that we treat include;
- Feelings of being unfairly treated
- Relationship conflicts – physical or emotional
- Work or relationship related stresses
- Personal challenges & self esteem
- Post-traumatic event induced anger issues
- Behavioural patterns stemming from anger
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes anger?
There are a range of different triggers that can trigger anger including childhood experiences and upbringing, repressed trauma, unresolved grief, behavioural factors, stress, and many other different triggers. Anger can be a symptom of other underlying conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, and a range of other mental health conditions.
Why is anger management so important?
Anger management counselling is a way to understand the root cause of anger issues and understand the causes and triggers for anger. Unmanaged anger that is frequent and ongoing can have serious impacts on your health, relationships, and professional life. Anger management can help to improve relationships, mental health, physical health, and increase your overall self-esteem and feelings of wellbeing.
What types of treatment are used to address anger management?
Counselling is the primary treatment mode for anger management — every individual feels and deals with anger differently, and counselling is best suited to work through the unique circumstances faced.
Depending on the psychologist’s discretion and client preferences, different types of therapy may be used to help with anger management, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Studies have shown that CBT is one of the most effective forms of treatment for anger management, with 76% of clients reporting a marked improvement in their anger issues over a medium to long-term period post-treatment.
In some cases, relationship counselling may also be recommended if the source of the anger triggers stems from interactions with a loved one or family member. Counsellors will help clients learn how to better express their anger in constructive and healthy ways for the good of the relationship.
What are the physical symptoms of unresolved anger?
The physical symptoms of unresolved anger can include increased heart rate, blood pressure, chest tightening, feelings of hot and flushed, and rapid breathing. The physical symptoms of anger can manifest in a variety of different ways depending on the individual.
The physical symptoms of anger are very similar to the fight or flight response. This is because anger is most often felt when you decide to stop and face a perceived threat, either real or imagined, and these physical tell-tale signs always appear before any anger outburst.