Anger Management Psychologists and Therapists in Canberra, ACT
I work best with individuals who are motivated for change but feel stuck.
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions. They come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many are high-functioning yet internally overwhelmed, seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.
I work best with individuals who are motivated for change but feel stuck.
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions. They come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many are high-functioning yet internally overwhelmed, seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
I specialise in relationships. This includes couples, parents and individuals who need help navigating the relationship they have with themselves, and those around them. I am culturally sensitive and have a deep understanding of the significance of culture and the impact it has on the individual.
I specialise in relationships. This includes couples, parents and individuals who need help navigating the relationship they have with themselves, and those around them. I am culturally sensitive and have a deep understanding of the significance of culture and the impact it has on the individual.
Maybe you feel like you don't fit in - that others seem to have 'it' and you don't. Maybe you think you don't do the 'right' things, the things you think you should be doing. Perhaps you are dogged by sadness, anxiety, confusion or fear and don't understand why this is so. It could be that you are struggling to succeed in a relationship, a job, or being socially worthy and you are frustrated at what you see as your limitations. Maybe you had a one-off traumatic experience that you feel you will never get over, or childhood and adolescent 'failures' that you feel defined by. But you also don't want to give up and are searching ...
Maybe you feel like you don't fit in - that others seem to have 'it' and you don't. Maybe you think you don't do the 'right' things, the things you think you should be doing. Perhaps you are dogged by sadness, anxiety, confusion or fear and don't understand why this is so. It could be that you are struggling to succeed in a relationship, a job, or being socially worthy and you are frustrated at what you see as your limitations. Maybe you had a one-off traumatic experience that you feel you will never get over, or childhood and adolescent 'failures' that you feel defined by. But you also don't want to give up and are searching ...
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Psychology as well as a Master’s in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy. I am also educated in psychoanalysis and art therapy and am currently pursuing further studies in Jungian analysis. My education and experience give me valuable insight into human nature, enabling me to truly support people on their journey toward well-being.
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Psychology as well as a Master’s in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy. I am also educated in psychoanalysis and art therapy and am currently pursuing further studies in Jungian analysis. My education and experience give me valuable insight into human nature, enabling me to truly support people on their journey toward well-being.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
My ideal client is a leader — a Pastor, executive, or senior manager — who has given everything to their role, only to find themselves burnt out, betrayed, or quietly falling apart. They've experienced abuse, toxic organisational culture, or trauma they haven't yet named. They're high-functioning on the outside, isolated on the inside. They want to be believed, understood, and helped to rebuild — without losing themselves in the process. They're ready to do the hard work, and they need someone who truly gets the cost of leadership.
My ideal client is a leader — a Pastor, executive, or senior manager — who has given everything to their role, only to find themselves burnt out, betrayed, or quietly falling apart. They've experienced abuse, toxic organisational culture, or trauma they haven't yet named. They're high-functioning on the outside, isolated on the inside. They want to be believed, understood, and helped to rebuild — without losing themselves in the process. They're ready to do the hard work, and they need someone who truly gets the cost of leadership.
Hi, I’m Rhi (they/them), a queer, non-binary mental health social worker counsellor dedicated to supporting LGBTQA+ young people and adults. Medicare rebates available for Mental Health Care Plan GP referrals. With 25+ years of community experience, I specialise in mental health, relationships, addiction, disability, experiences of violence, and professional supervision.
I’m available in person at Greenslopes Meanjin/Brisbane, or via video Telehealth. I offer gender, sexual and neurodivergent-affirming counselling using a range of tailored therapeutic approaches. I’m also founder of a trauma informed LGBTQA+ martial arts school.
Hi, I’m Rhi (they/them), a queer, non-binary mental health social worker counsellor dedicated to supporting LGBTQA+ young people and adults. Medicare rebates available for Mental Health Care Plan GP referrals. With 25+ years of community experience, I specialise in mental health, relationships, addiction, disability, experiences of violence, and professional supervision.
I’m available in person at Greenslopes Meanjin/Brisbane, or via video Telehealth. I offer gender, sexual and neurodivergent-affirming counselling using a range of tailored therapeutic approaches. I’m also founder of a trauma informed LGBTQA+ martial arts school.
David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
My ideal client is ready to face their challenges and find healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, or navigating the unique challenges of being LGBTQIA+ or living with ADHD.
They are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to be truly heard and understood. Their goal is to move beyond simply coping with their symptoms and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Ultimately, they want to reclaim their power, build resilience, and discover a path forward that is defined by their strengths, not their struggles.
My ideal client is ready to face their challenges and find healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, or navigating the unique challenges of being LGBTQIA+ or living with ADHD.
They are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to be truly heard and understood. Their goal is to move beyond simply coping with their symptoms and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Ultimately, they want to reclaim their power, build resilience, and discover a path forward that is defined by their strengths, not their struggles.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
Caring for matters of the mind in a Christ-centered way is important to my practice. I believe mental health is an integral part of overall wellbeing You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, gain clarity, and begin moving toward healing and positive change. I use evidence-based approaches and practical strategies. For those who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and prayer into the counselling process to support growth and restoration.
Caring for matters of the mind in a Christ-centered way is important to my practice. I believe mental health is an integral part of overall wellbeing You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, gain clarity, and begin moving toward healing and positive change. I use evidence-based approaches and practical strategies. For those who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and prayer into the counselling process to support growth and restoration.
I offer a growth-oriented, contextual and relational approach to working with people. The Gestalt approach embraces a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual experience holistically. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person's environment, history and culture.
I offer a growth-oriented, contextual and relational approach to working with people. The Gestalt approach embraces a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual experience holistically. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person's environment, history and culture.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
My areas include anxiety, panic and phobia; PTSD, depression; stress; fatherhood concerns; intimacy, sexual functioning and relationship challenges; anger management; self-worth and self-esteem; and substance use that is not the primary presenting problem.
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
My areas include anxiety, panic and phobia; PTSD, depression; stress; fatherhood concerns; intimacy, sexual functioning and relationship challenges; anger management; self-worth and self-esteem; and substance use that is not the primary presenting problem.
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD and ready to engage actively in treatment. You may feel trapped in cycles of doubt, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions like mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. You're looking for more than just talking about your problems — you want a structured, evidence-based approach that makes sense. Using Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), we'll work to understand and dismantle OCD's distorted logic, build practical skills, and help you reclaim your life. Together, we'll find what works so you can stop being ruled by doubt.
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD and ready to engage actively in treatment. You may feel trapped in cycles of doubt, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions like mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. You're looking for more than just talking about your problems — you want a structured, evidence-based approach that makes sense. Using Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), we'll work to understand and dismantle OCD's distorted logic, build practical skills, and help you reclaim your life. Together, we'll find what works so you can stop being ruled by doubt.
I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
You might be here because the bad days never seem to end.... perhaps you're feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected or you’re stuck in a cycle of negative thought patterns like, “I’m not good enough” or “I'll never change or get better”. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, fatigue, depression, emotional numbness, difficult memories.... or past traumatic experiences that continues to affect your life today? There may be tension in your body that feels more emotional in origin, or you're feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Perhaps it's finally beginning to take a toll on you, or your relationships?
You might be here because the bad days never seem to end.... perhaps you're feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected or you’re stuck in a cycle of negative thought patterns like, “I’m not good enough” or “I'll never change or get better”. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, fatigue, depression, emotional numbness, difficult memories.... or past traumatic experiences that continues to affect your life today? There may be tension in your body that feels more emotional in origin, or you're feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Perhaps it's finally beginning to take a toll on you, or your relationships?
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How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.