At Hargan Psychology, we understand that there are likely to be many factors triggering anger responses. We will work with you explore and identify your triggers and support you to develop strategies to assist with strong emotions.
Anger is often a very misunderstood emotion and the behaviours that result can be scary for others, and even for the person experiencing overwhelming anger. We work with evidence-based techniques that minimise risk while the anger is managed and dealt with, including behavioural therapies, cognitive-behavioural therapies, narrative therapies, and person-centred therapy.
Allowing anger to be present and understanding what the real need may be underneath can be supportive in working with anger and using it as a beautiful ally rather than a destructive force.
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Anger is just about the only emotion that's socially acceptable for men to show. Most other emotions are beaten or shamed out of them. And it's an emotion that most women aren't allowed and are shamed for having.
Anger is just an emotion, like every other emotion.
The way I see it, when anger is disowned and dumped on the people around us it doesn't serve anyone. When anger is owned, and felt, and taken responsibility for however, it can open up our strength and our passion.
Supporting you to inquire and learn about yourself and your anger in a safe and compassionate way, to be attentive to the message that lies underneath and disarm it.
Anger management is an area I have many years of experience working with. I aim to help the client understand their anger and to develop effective ways of managing the emotion, and engaging in their lives so that anger is not the primary experience any more. Anger issues are treatable and its important to me to create a collaborative and non-judgemental space in which to achieve the clients goals.
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Counselling), PACFA & CCAA Clinical Registered
Working with clients to explore the underlying experiences which fuel their anger, Kate aims to increase client self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy communication skills.
Therapy with the focuses on assisting individuals in acquiring the essential skills and strategies required for recognising, understanding, and expressing anger in a constructive and healthy manner with the notion anger is a very normal feeling just how we deal with it needs work. Within a secure and non-judgmental environment, clients have the opportunity to delve into the underlying triggers, both past and present, that are associated with their ineffective methods of managing and expressing anger. Through the utilisation of evidence-based techniques (schema therapy methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, attachment approaches), fostering a healthy safe therapeutic alliance and tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs, clients can cultivate improved communication skills, enhance emotional regulation, and gain the capacity to navigate challenging situations with heightened resilience.
Call for a free consultation. Medicare rebated sessions (obtained from a GP called mental health care plan) and private health insurance rebates session available.
Dimitri's experience extends to conducting psychological assessments and offering counselling support to Victims of Crime through (VOCAT), clients associated with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover clients, and those covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has previously provided psychological support within prison settings.
Anger is a healthy protective emotion. I work with you to understand your anger and find healthy and respectful (to yourself and others) to express your anger.