Anger Management and Counselling in Nobleton, ON.

Anger is probably the most misunderstood of all emotions. Anger is a primary energy arising from the biological imperative for survival and self defence. This energy gets twisted and mangled as we grow up in a society where anger is often expressed violently or completely held back and hidden. We rarely learn healthy and satisfying means to express this natural and powerful force. I don't believe anger should be managed as much as to relieve the history of inhibition through mind body connection, awakening of frozen defensive responses in a safe and mutually respectful environment and teaching the body to return to an optimum state for healthy defence and self-advocating as necessary.

Anger can arise from a number of variables. Working together, we will understand your window of tolerance, what coping techniques you are currently using and how we can bring changes. Some techniques used for this are CBT, SFBT, and somatic approaches. My clients have shared that they started noticing improvements in 5-6 weeks and leave the sessions feeling motivated.

If you struggle with managing anger, you may also be struggling with other issues as well. Anger is the response that others see to the hurt, pain and frustration underneath that is wreaking havoc in both your physical and emotional worlds. The most effective way that we can manage anger is to begin to understand it, and address these underlying problems. Anger does not allow for us to live the way that we want to; it takes over the moment that we become triggered. We can regain control of our reactions once we deal with those underlying issues. Together we will take a nonjudgmental approach in exploring how anger has impacted you, and the behaviours that you want to move towards.

There are many things that can spark anger and it can be difficult to get a hold when anger takes over. It can also be difficult to understand why certain situations may lead us to feel angry and propel us to act in ways that may not be helpful to ourselves or to the relationships we are part of. Within therapy, I will help you to develop greater insight into how and why you experience anger and together, we will learn about the patterns that anger is connected to. I will also help you to develop tools to more safely connect with anger so that you can experience more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

Is your anger getting in the way of having more positive relationships with your boss, colleagues, friends, family and loved ones? Do you wish to control your anger so that it does not control you? Then I can help you. My approach to helping you effectively manage your anger, is to assist you to identify your triggers, interrupt the escalation of anger, learn effective strategies for managing your anger and learn to effectively communicate your anger. In practicing these strategies and understanding the root cause of your anger, you will more successfully negotiate your needs and have more positive relationships. This will help you feel better about yourself and build your confidence.

I’ve been helping people lead more intentional lives for over 20 years. I will help you think before you speak, take time to calm down, use humor to lessen your anxiety, and many more tools to get you to reach your full potential. I’m trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental models,and anxiety and depression management. Most importantly, my aim is to focus on you as a distinctive person, with distinctive needs. My goal is to work with you as a unique individual, and focus on YOUR goals.

Whether you struggle with explosive anger, passive-aggressive behavior, or find it challenging to communicate effectively during moments of frustration, our therapists are here to guide you towards greater self-awareness and emotional regulation. We emphasize building healthy coping mechanisms, improving communication skills (including how to set and maintain boundaries assertively, without aggression) and fostering a deeper understanding of triggers and stressors.

DBT can be a game changer for clients wanting to regulate difficult emotions. A comprehensive and integrated model that uses skills training techniques to support individuals in achieving emotion regulation, stress tolerance, achieving mindful practices and improving interpersonal relationships. DBT has initially been proven in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), clients at risk of suicidality, and para-suicide behaviours. However, this treatment can also help clients with anxiety, depression, and other presentations that formed roots from invalidating environments.