Anger Management Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
I have been working as a psychotherapist & counsellor for over 30yrs in a variety of government agencies (including sexual assault services, rape crisis services, victims of crime support services & women's health services) and private practice (11yrs in Sydney & 6yrs in Canberra). I have specialised in working with people whose histories include complex trauma, attachment trauma, developmental trauma and trauma in adulthood (including childhood sexual abuse, emotional & psychological abuse, childhood physical abuse, family violence, coercive control in relationships & adult rape). I also work with people struggling with PTSD.
I have been working as a psychotherapist & counsellor for over 30yrs in a variety of government agencies (including sexual assault services, rape crisis services, victims of crime support services & women's health services) and private practice (11yrs in Sydney & 6yrs in Canberra). I have specialised in working with people whose histories include complex trauma, attachment trauma, developmental trauma and trauma in adulthood (including childhood sexual abuse, emotional & psychological abuse, childhood physical abuse, family violence, coercive control in relationships & adult rape). I also work with people struggling with PTSD.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Riddhi Blackley is a highly qualified and accomplished Counsellor and Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with many years of experience providing practical, results-focused treatment to those seeking relief and recovery from a wide range of presenting difficulties. Riddhi's clients are supported to define their own goals by sharing their internal experience and desires for change. Riddhi uses compassionate, practical, and effective methods to help clients see and let go of damaging patterns, process emotion that is stuck, and awaken their innate abilities for growth and development.
Riddhi Blackley is a highly qualified and accomplished Counsellor and Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with many years of experience providing practical, results-focused treatment to those seeking relief and recovery from a wide range of presenting difficulties. Riddhi's clients are supported to define their own goals by sharing their internal experience and desires for change. Riddhi uses compassionate, practical, and effective methods to help clients see and let go of damaging patterns, process emotion that is stuck, and awaken their innate abilities for growth and development.
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility.
Strong Space is a male-led, gender-conscious counselling practice. We offer individual therapy and structured men’s groups focused on practical skill development, emotional regulation and relational accountability. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility.
Strong Space is a male-led, gender-conscious counselling practice. We offer individual therapy and structured men’s groups focused on practical skill development, emotional regulation and relational accountability. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
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.
Yvonne is a clinical psychologist and a Board-approved supervisor trained and registered in Australia, she brings both professional and personal experience of living across cultures, parenting, and navigating major life transitions. Yvonne's style is compassionate, grounded, and relational, shaped by an interest in trauma, attachment, burnout, grief, and longstanding relational patterns. Yvonne understands how difficult it can feel when old coping strategies stop working or when familiar patterns keep repeating, and she works with clients to not only manage symptoms but to heal at the root.
Yvonne is a clinical psychologist and a Board-approved supervisor trained and registered in Australia, she brings both professional and personal experience of living across cultures, parenting, and navigating major life transitions. Yvonne's style is compassionate, grounded, and relational, shaped by an interest in trauma, attachment, burnout, grief, and longstanding relational patterns. Yvonne understands how difficult it can feel when old coping strategies stop working or when familiar patterns keep repeating, and she works with clients to not only manage symptoms but to heal at the root.
My name is Stefanie, I am a PaCFA clinically registered counsellor and supervisor. I am trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and a level 3 IFS therapist. I have lived experience of neurodiversity being ADHD.
I work collaboratively, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
My name is Stefanie, I am a PaCFA clinically registered counsellor and supervisor. I am trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and a level 3 IFS therapist. I have lived experience of neurodiversity being ADHD.
I work collaboratively, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
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.
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!
Yilam has worked in the Mental Health field for over 15 years.
She provides individual counselling (Schema Therapy and EMDR Therapy) and relationship counselling (EFCT), as well as clinical supervision for young counsellors.
Yilam finds her passion in trauma-healing. She works towards removing mental and emotional blocks, reconnecting to parts of self, and creating a nurturing and grounding environment, for the body and the mind to restore their self-healing power.
She trusts in building a solid self and fostering inner resilience, so that clients are empowered to resolve their future challenges.
Yilam has worked in the Mental Health field for over 15 years.
She provides individual counselling (Schema Therapy and EMDR Therapy) and relationship counselling (EFCT), as well as clinical supervision for young counsellors.
Yilam finds her passion in trauma-healing. She works towards removing mental and emotional blocks, reconnecting to parts of self, and creating a nurturing and grounding environment, for the body and the mind to restore their self-healing power.
She trusts in building a solid self and fostering inner resilience, so that clients are empowered to resolve their future challenges.
Jessica is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years’ experience across the mental health sector. She has extensive postgraduate training and has supported individuals across the lifespan in a range of settings, including forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health services, specialist youth outreach and early psychosis programs, women’s health, and private practice.
Jessica is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years’ experience across the mental health sector. She has extensive postgraduate training and has supported individuals across the lifespan in a range of settings, including forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health services, specialist youth outreach and early psychosis programs, women’s health, and private practice.
Welcome! My name is Donna. I am a person centred therapist who is passionate about helping others, particularly those suffering from Trauma. My training comes from world leaders in the field and is ongoing. I have extensive experience working with youth and across diverse cultures. Also, with the LGBTQI+ community. My mission is to assist you on a deeper level to be empowered, find hope, and strengthen your belief in self to improve wellbeing.
Welcome! My name is Donna. I am a person centred therapist who is passionate about helping others, particularly those suffering from Trauma. My training comes from world leaders in the field and is ongoing. I have extensive experience working with youth and across diverse cultures. Also, with the LGBTQI+ community. My mission is to assist you on a deeper level to be empowered, find hope, and strengthen your belief in self to improve wellbeing.
I’m a clinical counsellor in Canberra with over twelve years’ experience working with adults and couples at important crossroads — in their relationships, their work, and their sense of self. Many of the people I see are capable and caring, yet feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected, often carrying more than they let on.
My work is warm, relational, and gently structured. I offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s beneath the surface so meaningful, sustainable change becomes possible.
I’m a clinical counsellor in Canberra with over twelve years’ experience working with adults and couples at important crossroads — in their relationships, their work, and their sense of self. Many of the people I see are capable and caring, yet feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected, often carrying more than they let on.
My work is warm, relational, and gently structured. I offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s beneath the surface so meaningful, sustainable change becomes possible.
Looking for a therapist who 'just gets it'? I'm Maggie Whitbread and I work mainly with clients wanting to: overcome/manage anxiety, break out of cycles of behavior that no longer serve them, communicate better, understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and start living authentically and whole-heartedly. As my client, you'll benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, integrative, modern approach to therapy. My day job is with a perinatal counselling service, so I also specialise in supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum.
Looking for a therapist who 'just gets it'? I'm Maggie Whitbread and I work mainly with clients wanting to: overcome/manage anxiety, break out of cycles of behavior that no longer serve them, communicate better, understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and start living authentically and whole-heartedly. As my client, you'll benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, integrative, modern approach to therapy. My day job is with a perinatal counselling service, so I also specialise in supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum.
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.
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.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist who provides warm, honest and non-judgemental psychological support. We develop a shared understanding of what is happening for you and work side by side to support you to move closer towards the life you want to be living. The hope is therapy is a short term intervention for a long term improvement in your life.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist who provides warm, honest and non-judgemental psychological support. We develop a shared understanding of what is happening for you and work side by side to support you to move closer towards the life you want to be living. The hope is therapy is a short term intervention for a long term improvement in your life.
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
There are times in our journey when life can feel overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can make it hard to feel heard, safe, or connected. Past experiences, trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, and everyday demands may leave you feeling drained or stuck.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I have spent much of my career supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those facing cultural or family pressures that impact confidence and self-worth.
I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to help you explore challenges and support your emotional wellbeing.
There are times in our journey when life can feel overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can make it hard to feel heard, safe, or connected. Past experiences, trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, and everyday demands may leave you feeling drained or stuck.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I have spent much of my career supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those facing cultural or family pressures that impact confidence and self-worth.
I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to help you explore challenges and support your emotional wellbeing.
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Anger Management Therapists
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.