Anger Management Counselling in Shellharbour City Centre, NSW

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FSA Health & Wellbeing
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
FSA Psychology, based in Shellharbour, offers both in-person and telehealth services, delivering compassionate support to children, adolescents and adults through Psychological intervention and Assessment. With clinical expertise in mental health, our team is committed to meeting you exactly where you are, both emotionally and personally. Whether you're facing challenging emotions or behaviours, we’re here to help you make sense of them and develop practical, effective strategies to move forward with confidence.
FSA Psychology, based in Shellharbour, offers both in-person and telehealth services, delivering compassionate support to children, adolescents and adults through Psychological intervention and Assessment. With clinical expertise in mental health, our team is committed to meeting you exactly where you are, both emotionally and personally. Whether you're facing challenging emotions or behaviours, we’re here to help you make sense of them and develop practical, effective strategies to move forward with confidence.
1800 372 000 x2 View 1800 372 000 x2
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Jasmin Abbott
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hello! In searching for a psychologist you are making a brave step towards meeting the needs of yourself or your loved one. It is important that you connect with whichever psychologist you choose and feel mutual trust and respect while working together. I particularly enjoy working with children, teens and families and have felt rewarded in my role in helping them move forward on their journeys. I also offer Virtual Reality therapy which many clients find engaging and is very effecting in building skills in people on the Autism Spectrum.
Hello! In searching for a psychologist you are making a brave step towards meeting the needs of yourself or your loved one. It is important that you connect with whichever psychologist you choose and feel mutual trust and respect while working together. I particularly enjoy working with children, teens and families and have felt rewarded in my role in helping them move forward on their journeys. I also offer Virtual Reality therapy which many clients find engaging and is very effecting in building skills in people on the Autism Spectrum.
(02) 4404 4622 View (02) 4404 4622
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Sara Oldfield
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Medicare, WorkCover and NDIS support! Sara is a compassionate Registered Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience. Committed to providing high-quality care, she has returned to university several times and is currently a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Sara adopts a client-centered approach, tailoring treatment to individual's needs and goals. Her practice is informed by evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Medicare, WorkCover and NDIS support! Sara is a compassionate Registered Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience. Committed to providing high-quality care, she has returned to university several times and is currently a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Sara adopts a client-centered approach, tailoring treatment to individual's needs and goals. Her practice is informed by evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(02) 4214 4479 View (02) 4214 4479

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Counselling Wollongong
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Amna or Jacob will help you get practical results in a short timeframe...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’
Amna or Jacob will help you get practical results in a short timeframe...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’
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Dr Jane Woodbridge
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
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Counselling Northern Beaches
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Bowral, NSW 2576
Counselling Northern Beaches is staffed by Leisa Brown, who is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor committed to prioritising her clients' comfort and safety as they develop clarity and direction on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With a profound respect for each individual's dignity. She creates a supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. Her approach is practical and grounded employing the Healing Inner Conflict (HIC) model, guiding clients to uncover and understand their triggers. She is supervised by David 'Bhakti' Gotlieb.
Counselling Northern Beaches is staffed by Leisa Brown, who is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor committed to prioritising her clients' comfort and safety as they develop clarity and direction on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With a profound respect for each individual's dignity. She creates a supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. Her approach is practical and grounded employing the Healing Inner Conflict (HIC) model, guiding clients to uncover and understand their triggers. She is supervised by David 'Bhakti' Gotlieb.
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Counselling Southern Highlands
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Bowral, NSW 2576
Jacob Montoya (Dip.Counselling) and Amna Pervais (B.App.Psych) are Generalist Counsellors. Amna is also a Gestalt Psychotherapist registered with PACFA who brings her experience as a mother and wife to her therapeutic interventions. They both have significant knowledge and experience in offering Person-Centered Therapy and case management, emphasizing the use of empathy, understanding and unconditional acceptance which enhances counselling outcomes. Jacob is specialised in Couples Counselling, abuse issues and mindfulness. Both use Healing Inner Conflict (HIC) to get very specific outcomes in a short timeframe.
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Zac Chadwick
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm Zac, and I've got over 5 years of experience in psychology and behaviour support, and here at the LifeBridge network, we are currently an online only business to better suit your lifestyle! Do it from the comfort of your own home, or on the go. I have a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis and have worked with a range of disabilities, neurodivergence and a range of other presentations for most of my career
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Belinda Jelic
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I provide online coaching and counselling to clients offering psychological support and empowering people to live a values-driven life filled with engagement, meaning and success. I have participated in a personal leadership development program coaching young adults and am also experienced in working with adults and young adults from all walks of life living with Mental Illness, particularly those with Mood and Anxiety disorders, and those recovering from Drug and Alcohol Additions. I also have extensive experience in working with elderly clients.
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Anne Baulch
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Anne is a dedicated clinician with qualifications in both social work and psychology and a deep passion for mental health, trauma recovery, and empowering people to reconnect with themselves in meaningful, sustainable ways. Her academic training has provided a solid foundation in evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. As a mother of three, she brings a lived understanding of emotional resilience and the complexities of family life. These experiences inform her grounded, empathetic, and relational approach to therapy.
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Direct Focus Solutions
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
DFS is able to successfully deliver therapy and supports to clients for stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, PTSD and trauma, addictions, PMS, and any other concerns you may have.
Direct Focus Solutions (DFS) proudly works with clients of all ages and abilities to support them across their lifespans. Our multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners is able to deliver individually-tailored services for clients who approach us to receive psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, support work, and much more. In addition to private clients, DFS is an NDIS registered provider and is also able to fully support NDIS participants in addition to clients requiring services under Medicare, Victims Services, the DVA, and many other streams.
DFS is able to successfully deliver therapy and supports to clients for stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, PTSD and trauma, addictions, PMS, and any other concerns you may have.
Direct Focus Solutions (DFS) proudly works with clients of all ages and abilities to support them across their lifespans. Our multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners is able to deliver individually-tailored services for clients who approach us to receive psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, support work, and much more. In addition to private clients, DFS is an NDIS registered provider and is also able to fully support NDIS participants in addition to clients requiring services under Medicare, Victims Services, the DVA, and many other streams.
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Ché Stevenson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Jake Abbott
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
Bowral, NSW 2576
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Anita S
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
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Enisa Kurtanovich
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
My name is Enisa Kurtanovich, a Clinical Multicultural Psychotherapist, Approved Victim Services Counsellor (NSW & ACT), and Program Educator with Corrective Services NSW. With 20+ years’ experience, I support clients facing trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life transitions. I provide trauma-informed, culturally attuned therapy, fluent in Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian. Sessions available in person, by phone, video or text based therapy via (WhatsApp). Victim Services clients may access fully funded therapy. Free 15-minute consultation offered.
My name is Enisa Kurtanovich, a Clinical Multicultural Psychotherapist, Approved Victim Services Counsellor (NSW & ACT), and Program Educator with Corrective Services NSW. With 20+ years’ experience, I support clients facing trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life transitions. I provide trauma-informed, culturally attuned therapy, fluent in Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian. Sessions available in person, by phone, video or text based therapy via (WhatsApp). Victim Services clients may access fully funded therapy. Free 15-minute consultation offered.
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Dr Atanas Janackovski
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Wollongong, NSW 2500
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Stuart Purcell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Georgia Forbes
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Andrew Webb
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Port Kembla, NSW 2505
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My name is Andrew, I’m a registered psychologist who lives and works on Dharawal Country offering respectful, caring, and affirming care for people aged 25 and over. I work alongside people to explore the kind of life they want to live and the steps that can help them get there. I work with concerns such as: - Stress - Anxiety - Depression - ADHD - Life changes and adjustment - Substance use I’ve worked across schools, vocational rehabilitation, residential drug and alcohol programs, disability services, and crisis counselling.
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Gabriel Tolentino
Social Worker, MC, AMHSW
Nowra, NSW 2541
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As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a B Social Work, a Master in Counselling SW from the UNSW and over 20 years of experience in various sectors including mental health, addiction, child protection, domestic violence, and family work, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to my work. My practice is particularly geared towards addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and problematic substance use. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy.
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Anger Management Counsellors

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.