Anger Management
Learn to manage your anger
Anger is one of our fundamental emotions. It plays an important role in helping us set boundaries and stand up for ourselves – this is known as functional anger. However, non-productive anger can be damaging, both to ourselves and our relationships. While the emotion itself is not wrong, the way in which a person expresses their anger can be problematic.
In therapy, you will explore:
The origins of your anger – where it stems from and what past experiences may have shaped it.
Your personal triggers and vulnerabilities – understanding what provokes your anger.
How to regulate your emotions – learning to manage anger before it takes control.
Therapy can help you put words to your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to express yourself without impulsive outbursts.
Understanding anger in therapy
An emotional experience is shaped by both internal and external factors:
Internal experiences – past emotional baggage, mood, and personal sensitivities.
External experiences – situations such as being treated unfairly, receiving criticism, or feeling disrespected.
In therapy, you will gain deeper self-awareness, understanding both what has shaped you as a person and how to manage difficult emotions in the present moment. If anger frequently takes over, therapy can provide you with constructive ways to channel it, preventing it from damaging your relationships and well-being.
The link between anger and other emotions
Anger is often referred to as a secondary emotion – meaning that deeper emotions lie beneath it. These primary emotions might include:
Frustration
Fear
Hurt or sadness
By learning to identify and verbalise these underlying emotions, you will be able to communicate more effectively. Others will understand you better, and your message will come across in a healthier, more functional way.