Anger Management Counselling in Coventry

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Roger Look
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
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Mary Paterson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you at that stage of knowing that something’s wrong, you’re unhappy, maybe knowing what the problem is, but not how to fix it? Maybe you know that you need someone to listen, understand, ‘get’ you, but you also want things to change. You might be suffering from anxiety, unwanted anger or low mood/depression, have social anxiety, low confidence or low self-esteem. You may be having a difficulty with a relationship or a situation. You may have issues caused by childhood trauma or more recent traumatic events, panic attacks, fear of driving/ flying or phobias. Or perhaps there’s nothing obvious; you just want more from your life.
Are you at that stage of knowing that something’s wrong, you’re unhappy, maybe knowing what the problem is, but not how to fix it? Maybe you know that you need someone to listen, understand, ‘get’ you, but you also want things to change. You might be suffering from anxiety, unwanted anger or low mood/depression, have social anxiety, low confidence or low self-esteem. You may be having a difficulty with a relationship or a situation. You may have issues caused by childhood trauma or more recent traumatic events, panic attacks, fear of driving/ flying or phobias. Or perhaps there’s nothing obvious; you just want more from your life.
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Lyndsay Goulding
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Coventry CV1
Hi, I work as a CBT therapist, with experience working in private practice, colleges and within counselling organisations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage mental health issues by changing how they think and behave, and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. CBT can help with a variety of issues; Anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Depression, Low-self esteem, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I work with trauma, (PTSD) helping individuals unravel years of trauma and understand repeated unhelpful behaviours. This enables individuals to work through and overcome difficult issues.
Hi, I work as a CBT therapist, with experience working in private practice, colleges and within counselling organisations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage mental health issues by changing how they think and behave, and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. CBT can help with a variety of issues; Anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Depression, Low-self esteem, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I work with trauma, (PTSD) helping individuals unravel years of trauma and understand repeated unhelpful behaviours. This enables individuals to work through and overcome difficult issues.
024 7526 2533 View 024 7526 2533
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Jacqueline Hurst
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Coventry CV4
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
024 7693 5264 View 024 7693 5264
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Jon King - Addiction Specialist Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Coventry CV6
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
0121 285 8149 View 0121 285 8149
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Rupinder Sandhu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a BACP registered and experienced psychotherapist working with a wide range of issues which include anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, bereavement and parenting skills.
Hi, my name is Rimpy Sandhu. I have been working as a volunteer as well as in my private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 13 years . I know it can be very scary and difficult to talk about your issues, revisit those painful memories. Sometimes it’s hard to recognise and express your own feelings. I offer a professional, supportive, confidential, non judgmental and ethical therapy in order to help with your presenting issues. Counselling helps you to understand yourself and to find coping strategies to deal with the day to day difficulties you might be facing.
I am a BACP registered and experienced psychotherapist working with a wide range of issues which include anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, bereavement and parenting skills.
Hi, my name is Rimpy Sandhu. I have been working as a volunteer as well as in my private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 13 years . I know it can be very scary and difficult to talk about your issues, revisit those painful memories. Sometimes it’s hard to recognise and express your own feelings. I offer a professional, supportive, confidential, non judgmental and ethical therapy in order to help with your presenting issues. Counselling helps you to understand yourself and to find coping strategies to deal with the day to day difficulties you might be facing.
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Kevin Roe
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Some of the issues our clients bring: Depression, Anxiety, Tendency to ruminate & self-blame, General or work-related stress, Fear, Loneliness Relationship or family breakdowns and issues Bereavement, Addiction, Life transitions – such as unemployment/retirement/empty nest, Low self-esteem/confidence, Trauma, Abuse, Bullying, Anger management.
There are many reasons why you may wish to speak with a counsellor but a desire for some ‘change’ is usually present within our clients. There may be something about you which is being carried from past experiences, feelings about yourself such as low self-worth, or anxiety brought on by relationships with others or circumstances surrounding you which seem to be prevailing an assault on you. You may be suffering from depression or, fears which are seemingly taking control of you. I am trained in Trauma Therapy. Addictions or obsessions are also common reasons for our working with clients.
Some of the issues our clients bring: Depression, Anxiety, Tendency to ruminate & self-blame, General or work-related stress, Fear, Loneliness Relationship or family breakdowns and issues Bereavement, Addiction, Life transitions – such as unemployment/retirement/empty nest, Low self-esteem/confidence, Trauma, Abuse, Bullying, Anger management.
There are many reasons why you may wish to speak with a counsellor but a desire for some ‘change’ is usually present within our clients. There may be something about you which is being carried from past experiences, feelings about yourself such as low self-worth, or anxiety brought on by relationships with others or circumstances surrounding you which seem to be prevailing an assault on you. You may be suffering from depression or, fears which are seemingly taking control of you. I am trained in Trauma Therapy. Addictions or obsessions are also common reasons for our working with clients.
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Dimitra Theofili
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have experience in the following areas: Couple counselling, Eating disorders - disordered eating, Obesity and Nutrition, Binge eating, Child therapy, DBT – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Addictions, Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Gender and Identity issues Bereavement and loss.
I am a qualified therapist, drawing from approaches such as - Systemic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Forensic Psychology. I have a Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) who are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have experience in the following areas: Couple counselling, Eating disorders - disordered eating, Obesity and Nutrition, Binge eating, Child therapy, DBT – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Addictions, Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Gender and Identity issues Bereavement and loss.
I am a qualified therapist, drawing from approaches such as - Systemic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Forensic Psychology. I have a Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) who are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Dirk Hansen
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy in Leamington Spa for a variety of problems including: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Stress, Sleep Problems, Bereavement, Adjustment Problems, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Paranoia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Esteem, Social and Performance Anxiety, and Anger Management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist in the UK and in the USA, and I bring over 30 years' extensive experience in the field of Psychotherapy, Counselling and Mental Health - working with individuals in need.  I offer a thoughtful, professional approach to guide you through difficult emotional experiences.  In addition to my Private Practice, I have also held a number of Clinical Management positions on a National and International scale.  With this level of experience, I am able to provide confident and skilled Counselling and Psychotherapy to help you with reactions and symptoms and to help you navigate unexpected events.
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy in Leamington Spa for a variety of problems including: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Stress, Sleep Problems, Bereavement, Adjustment Problems, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Paranoia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Esteem, Social and Performance Anxiety, and Anger Management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist in the UK and in the USA, and I bring over 30 years' extensive experience in the field of Psychotherapy, Counselling and Mental Health - working with individuals in need.  I offer a thoughtful, professional approach to guide you through difficult emotional experiences.  In addition to my Private Practice, I have also held a number of Clinical Management positions on a National and International scale.  With this level of experience, I am able to provide confident and skilled Counselling and Psychotherapy to help you with reactions and symptoms and to help you navigate unexpected events.
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Diane Susan Pulley
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At TlC we help support our clients with the issues surrounding anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger management and assertiveness.
I am Di Pulley and have been a (BACP) Accredited therapist since 2004, having graduated from Warwick University. I am also an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma and a Master Life Coach, a member of the Association for Coaching, and a BUPA and Axa affiliated practitioner. I work with individuals, couples and children
At TlC we help support our clients with the issues surrounding anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger management and assertiveness.
I am Di Pulley and have been a (BACP) Accredited therapist since 2004, having graduated from Warwick University. I am also an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma and a Master Life Coach, a member of the Association for Coaching, and a BUPA and Axa affiliated practitioner. I work with individuals, couples and children
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Adriana Pavelescu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist(HCPC Registered) &hypnotherapist, owner of Psychotherapy&Hypnotherapy. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. I am experienced in providing psychological therapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a wide range of distressing feelings, including childhood trauma, anxiety disorder, panic attack, depression, stress, anger, confidence building, self esteem, phobia's, insomnia. I also offer CBT treatment session for RTA accident and Psychological Medical Report For Court. I use modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy
I'm a Clinical Psychologist(HCPC Registered) &hypnotherapist, owner of Psychotherapy&Hypnotherapy. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. I am experienced in providing psychological therapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a wide range of distressing feelings, including childhood trauma, anxiety disorder, panic attack, depression, stress, anger, confidence building, self esteem, phobia's, insomnia. I also offer CBT treatment session for RTA accident and Psychological Medical Report For Court. I use modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy
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Jeremy Alan Tudway
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Coventry CV5
With regard to emotions I can offer help with: Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Coping & Resilience, Depression, Empathy, Forensic Issues, OCD, Relationship Issues and Sexual Issues.
I offer therapy and psychological help to adults of all abilities in respect of emotional, social and behavioural problems.
With regard to emotions I can offer help with: Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Coping & Resilience, Depression, Empathy, Forensic Issues, OCD, Relationship Issues and Sexual Issues.
I offer therapy and psychological help to adults of all abilities in respect of emotional, social and behavioural problems.
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Photo of Sabrina Jezo, MBACP Accred, Counsellor
Sabrina Jezo
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Coventry CV1
Healing is your superpower, life can throw many obstacles leaving you feeling mentally and emotionally imbalanced. I am here to support , by giving you a space to not be defined by your experiences but instead supporting you to find a way to shape your future and/or process your emotions/experiences. I offer individual therapy as well as relationship therapy and counselling supervision.
Healing is your superpower, life can throw many obstacles leaving you feeling mentally and emotionally imbalanced. I am here to support , by giving you a space to not be defined by your experiences but instead supporting you to find a way to shape your future and/or process your emotions/experiences. I offer individual therapy as well as relationship therapy and counselling supervision.
024 7542 6361 View 024 7542 6361
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Angela Knights
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
There are times when life feels unfair and too difficult to manage. Talking to a counsellor can enable you to explore your options without being judged or told what it is you should do. I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Supervisor with over 10 years experience with of working with adults of all ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties; practical and emotional. It may be one aspect in life that you are finding difficult and only need a few sessions or several aspects that may need long term therapy. If you feel therapy may help, please call or email to find out more.
There are times when life feels unfair and too difficult to manage. Talking to a counsellor can enable you to explore your options without being judged or told what it is you should do. I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Supervisor with over 10 years experience with of working with adults of all ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties; practical and emotional. It may be one aspect in life that you are finding difficult and only need a few sessions or several aspects that may need long term therapy. If you feel therapy may help, please call or email to find out more.
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Photo of Dorrie Hannah Townend, MA, MBACP, Counsellor
Dorrie Hannah Townend
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry CV1
Waitlist for new clients
I am a child and adolescent counsellor and psychotherapist working with young people ages 5-30. Growing up can come with many challenges, in friendships, relationships, school, home, and with your self-identity. It is a lot to navigate on your own. Your past may weigh heavily on you, or perhaps you feel anxiety and worry about the future. Whatever is taking up space in your mind, I offer a safe space to offload and explore it. Together we can figure out how to make life feel better for you. This may be finding coping strategies, finding your voice, or processing difficult feelings and life experiences.
I am a child and adolescent counsellor and psychotherapist working with young people ages 5-30. Growing up can come with many challenges, in friendships, relationships, school, home, and with your self-identity. It is a lot to navigate on your own. Your past may weigh heavily on you, or perhaps you feel anxiety and worry about the future. Whatever is taking up space in your mind, I offer a safe space to offload and explore it. Together we can figure out how to make life feel better for you. This may be finding coping strategies, finding your voice, or processing difficult feelings and life experiences.
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Photo of Fern Mayo, MA, HCPC-Art Therap., Psychotherapist
Fern Mayo
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a psychotherapist, I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, chronic depression and complex trauma during their lives. The past has a way of impacting our present and affecting our relationship to ourselves and others. For some people this can manifest in severe anxiety and depression, for others they may struggle with feelings of emptiness, disconnect or fear that those around them will leave or reject them. This can be a very painful experience but it doesn't have to be your future. Together we can work towards processing your experiences so that you can start living a full, happy life.
As a psychotherapist, I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, chronic depression and complex trauma during their lives. The past has a way of impacting our present and affecting our relationship to ourselves and others. For some people this can manifest in severe anxiety and depression, for others they may struggle with feelings of emptiness, disconnect or fear that those around them will leave or reject them. This can be a very painful experience but it doesn't have to be your future. Together we can work towards processing your experiences so that you can start living a full, happy life.
01827 948346 View 01827 948346
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Lyn Smailes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, ACC-ACM
Verified Verified
Coventry CV4
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with many different client issues but particularly those that are trauma related. I believe that we all have the potential to bring about positive change in our lives whatever our past experiences and therefore I always seek to provide hope. It is a particular delight to work with clients who reflect on the sessions between appointments however I am aware that for many individuals attending sessions can be well outside their comfort zone. I therefore adopt a gentle, encouraging approach allowing clients to work at their own pace.
I enjoy working with many different client issues but particularly those that are trauma related. I believe that we all have the potential to bring about positive change in our lives whatever our past experiences and therefore I always seek to provide hope. It is a particular delight to work with clients who reflect on the sessions between appointments however I am aware that for many individuals attending sessions can be well outside their comfort zone. I therefore adopt a gentle, encouraging approach allowing clients to work at their own pace.
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Photo of Melissa Chauhan, MA, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Melissa Chauhan
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry CV6
Consultant Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults, young people & families. I have worked in a variety of multi-disciplinary mental health & private settings. Key skills include, Therapy, Training & Consultation. Skills are designed to manage emotional distress and aid emotional regulation to elicit long term positive change.
Consultant Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults, young people & families. I have worked in a variety of multi-disciplinary mental health & private settings. Key skills include, Therapy, Training & Consultation. Skills are designed to manage emotional distress and aid emotional regulation to elicit long term positive change.
024 7526 2583 View 024 7526 2583
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The Therapeutic Camper - Val McFadden Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Coventry CV8
A very warm welcome to you and thank you for reading my profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted? Life just feels too much? Life can be overwhelming and exceptionally hard at times. It is brave to ask for help when you are struggling and I would like to be your helping hand. I cannot promise to fix things for you, however I can listen and give you a warm, therapeutic, non-judgemental space where you can hear yourself and that is surprisingly powerful.
A very warm welcome to you and thank you for reading my profile. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted? Life just feels too much? Life can be overwhelming and exceptionally hard at times. It is brave to ask for help when you are struggling and I would like to be your helping hand. I cannot promise to fix things for you, however I can listen and give you a warm, therapeutic, non-judgemental space where you can hear yourself and that is surprisingly powerful.
024 7542 4166 View 024 7542 4166
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Joanne Kenning
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Coventry CV7
A warm welcome to you! I'm Jo and I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in providing support to clients with a range of difficulties and concerns from relationship difficulties to anxiety, low self-esteem and work related issues to name a few! Whatever your struggle may be, the good news is you’ve taken the first step in making a positive change, and that is why you are currently reading these very words - you are considering counselling and although that may seem scary right now it also may be the best decision you ever made. (I offer an initial free 30 minute online consultation to all new clients)
A warm welcome to you! I'm Jo and I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in providing support to clients with a range of difficulties and concerns from relationship difficulties to anxiety, low self-esteem and work related issues to name a few! Whatever your struggle may be, the good news is you’ve taken the first step in making a positive change, and that is why you are currently reading these very words - you are considering counselling and although that may seem scary right now it also may be the best decision you ever made. (I offer an initial free 30 minute online consultation to all new clients)
01676 939487 View 01676 939487
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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.