Counselling for anger
Anger can be difficult to talk about. Many people worry about being judged, misunderstood, or seen as “out of control”.
For some, anger shows up as irritation or frustration that feels close to the surface. For others, it comes out in bursts, followed by guilt, shame, or a sense of regret afterwards.
Often, anger isn’t the problem itself, but a sign that something deeper hasn’t had much space to be understood.
You might recognise yourself here
People I work with often describe anger as:
• feeling irritable or easily triggered
• snapping at people close to them
• bottling things up and then exploding
• feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or unheard
• carrying a sense of guilt or shame after losing their temper
• struggling to express feelings without anger taking over
You don’t need to see yourself as an “angry person” for anger to be affecting your life or relationships.
Anger doesn’t mean something is wrong with you
Anger is often a response to pressure, stress, or experiences that haven’t felt acknowledged or worked through.
Many people have learned to push anger down, dismiss it, or feel ashamed of it , especially if they’ve been told they should “calm down” or “let things go”.
In counselling, anger can be explored safely and without judgement, helping you understand where it comes from and what it might be trying to communicate.
How counselling can help with anger
In our sessions, we’ll take time to understand your experience of anger, rather than trying to control or suppress it.
Together, we might explore:
• what tends to trigger your anger
• what happens just before it shows up
• how you’ve learned to manage or hide it
• how anger affects your relationships and sense of self
My role is to offer a calm, steady space where anger can be talked about openly, without blame or pressure to change before you’re ready.
What to expect
Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly. I offer both in-person counselling in Bromley and online sessions. To find out more about how I work please click here.
If you’d like a clearer sense of how a first session works, you can read more about what to expect from your first counselling session here.
Taking the next step
If anger has been affecting your life and you’re considering counselling, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, which gives you a chance to ask questions and see whether working together feels right for you. There’s no obligation, just a conversation to help you decide what feels best.