Anger Management Therapists in Woodstock

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Mia Meiring
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands. They may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, disconnected, unsure of themselves, or exhausted from holding everything together. They want a space where they can speak honestly without being judged, analysed, or rushed - especially if they’ve found traditional therapy intimidating or hard to connect with. Often, they don’t need someone to “fix” them; they need help making sense of what they’re feeling and learning how to cope in a way that feels human and real.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands. They may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, disconnected, unsure of themselves, or exhausted from holding everything together. They want a space where they can speak honestly without being judged, analysed, or rushed - especially if they’ve found traditional therapy intimidating or hard to connect with. Often, they don’t need someone to “fix” them; they need help making sense of what they’re feeling and learning how to cope in a way that feels human and real.
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Marlize Swanepoel
Art Therapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Woodstock 7925
Waitlist for new clients
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
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Jandré van der Merwe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Woodstock 7915
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
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Paul Morris
General Counsellor, MA
3 Endorsed
Woodstock 7925
No problem or difficulty you are experiencing is too small or too big to work on with me in your counselling sessions. Talking about it in a safe, confidential and non-judgement space helps. While the past is important, life is about the present. Gestalt work emphasises what happens in the present moment and what this might mean for you. I work holistically to help you raise your awareness about yourself. This takes into account the mind, body and spirit as well as the context of your life. I work in person, online and in the outdoors on request.
No problem or difficulty you are experiencing is too small or too big to work on with me in your counselling sessions. Talking about it in a safe, confidential and non-judgement space helps. While the past is important, life is about the present. Gestalt work emphasises what happens in the present moment and what this might mean for you. I work holistically to help you raise your awareness about yourself. This takes into account the mind, body and spirit as well as the context of your life. I work in person, online and in the outdoors on request.
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Paul Brusser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
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David Arnot
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
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Luzelle Fish
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
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Cerise Rabie
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure why life feels harder than it seems to for others. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a warm, supportive space to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure why life feels harder than it seems to for others. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a warm, supportive space to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
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Tara du Plessis
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! I'm Tara, a Registered Counsellor practicing in Newlands, CT. Many of the people I work with are capable adults or teens who look like they’re coping, but internally feel anxious, stuck, or worn down. My services may be a good fit if you are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, chronic pain, or life difficulty and could do with some support to live fully and feel like yourself again. Counselling with me is warm, down to earth and collaborative. We don’t only talk about what’s difficult - we explore how your nervous system has learned to respond, why some patterns persist, and what you can do to shift them.
Hello! I'm Tara, a Registered Counsellor practicing in Newlands, CT. Many of the people I work with are capable adults or teens who look like they’re coping, but internally feel anxious, stuck, or worn down. My services may be a good fit if you are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, chronic pain, or life difficulty and could do with some support to live fully and feel like yourself again. Counselling with me is warm, down to earth and collaborative. We don’t only talk about what’s difficult - we explore how your nervous system has learned to respond, why some patterns persist, and what you can do to shift them.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Dr. Melanie Marx
Registered Counsellor, PhD, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
I offer individual counselling for adults and teenagers, including but not limited to trauma counselling, bereavement, personal development, self-esteem, resilience, anger and stress management.
Services offered: - Teen counselling - Adult Counselling - Grief & Trauma Counselling - Parent Guidance - Career Guidance and Assessment - Subject choice assessment
I offer individual counselling for adults and teenagers, including but not limited to trauma counselling, bereavement, personal development, self-esteem, resilience, anger and stress management.
Services offered: - Teen counselling - Adult Counselling - Grief & Trauma Counselling - Parent Guidance - Career Guidance and Assessment - Subject choice assessment
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Jordan Kidwell
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Sea Point 8005
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Using an integrative theoretical orientation that incorporates cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, and solutions-focused approaches, I am privileged to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration, meaning-making, and goal fulfilment.
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Using an integrative theoretical orientation that incorporates cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, and solutions-focused approaches, I am privileged to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration, meaning-making, and goal fulfilment.
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Dr. Bonita Gordon
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
How can someone feeling unheard within their relationships, family or the workplace navigate these challenges effectively...
How can someone feeling unheard within their relationships, family or the workplace navigate these challenges effectively...
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Blue Marlin Counselling
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Fish Hoek 7975
At Blue Marlin Counselling in Cape Town, I provide a safe and supportive space where teens, youth, and adults can explore emotional challenges, build resilience, and restore balance. I have a special interest in trauma counselling, stress management, adjustment difficulties, and personal growth. My person-centred, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach helps clients find clarity, develop coping tools, and move forward with confidence through individual sessions and wellness workshops.
At Blue Marlin Counselling in Cape Town, I provide a safe and supportive space where teens, youth, and adults can explore emotional challenges, build resilience, and restore balance. I have a special interest in trauma counselling, stress management, adjustment difficulties, and personal growth. My person-centred, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach helps clients find clarity, develop coping tools, and move forward with confidence through individual sessions and wellness workshops.
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Heart to Heart Online Counselling-Dr Piet van Zyl
General Counsellor, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to people who feel weighed down by anxiety, anger, depression, and other emotional challenges.
Are you ready to find more peace, happiness, and genuine connection in your life? We all face seasons where conflict, anxiety, grief or sadness leave us feeling stuck or disconnected. You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, calm, and healing through compassionate online counselling. In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space where your feelings are heard and valued. Together, we’ll explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and find practical tools to navigate your emotional challenges. My goal is to walk alongside you, empowering you to create meaningful change and rediscover balance and joy in your life
I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to people who feel weighed down by anxiety, anger, depression, and other emotional challenges.
Are you ready to find more peace, happiness, and genuine connection in your life? We all face seasons where conflict, anxiety, grief or sadness leave us feeling stuck or disconnected. You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, calm, and healing through compassionate online counselling. In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space where your feelings are heard and valued. Together, we’ll explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and find practical tools to navigate your emotional challenges. My goal is to walk alongside you, empowering you to create meaningful change and rediscover balance and joy in your life
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Nomathemba Cekiso
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
I have been practicing around Paarl & Franschhoek areas, doing house calls. I was placed at Strandfontein Rehab Centre as part of completing hours in 2015, also volunteered at SANCA Tygerberg 2016 as well as Hope House as a substance abuse Lay Counselor from 2017 to 2018. My clients are always my top priority. I focus on my clients needs of either abstain or cut down on using substances, promote healthy relationships and well being of individuals and families. I am thrilled to make my services more easily accessible to my clients. Book an appointment today.
I have been practicing around Paarl & Franschhoek areas, doing house calls. I was placed at Strandfontein Rehab Centre as part of completing hours in 2015, also volunteered at SANCA Tygerberg 2016 as well as Hope House as a substance abuse Lay Counselor from 2017 to 2018. My clients are always my top priority. I focus on my clients needs of either abstain or cut down on using substances, promote healthy relationships and well being of individuals and families. I am thrilled to make my services more easily accessible to my clients. Book an appointment today.
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Charity Hlongwane
Social Worker, SACSSP
Parklands 7441
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns. • Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities. • Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout. • Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support. My Approach • Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely. • Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being. • Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns. • Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities. • Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout. • Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support. My Approach • Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely. • Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being. • Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
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Zainab Kader
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred. I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred. I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
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Zoe Cootee
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
The challenges we go through in life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a meaningful step. I am a HPCSA-registered counsellor who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and periods of stress or uncertainty. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
The challenges we go through in life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a meaningful step. I am a HPCSA-registered counsellor who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and periods of stress or uncertainty. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
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Tayla Kurten
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Parklands 7441
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by emotions such as stress, worry, anger, and sadness.
I provide a safe and supportive space for young people navigating life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem and identity concerns, and difficulties with communication and emotional regulation. I provide neurodiversity-affirming support to individuals and their families. I also offer school readiness, subject choice, and career assessments.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by emotions such as stress, worry, anger, and sadness.
I provide a safe and supportive space for young people navigating life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem and identity concerns, and difficulties with communication and emotional regulation. I provide neurodiversity-affirming support to individuals and their families. I also offer school readiness, subject choice, and career assessments.
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Jessica Dilley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Claremont 7708
My primary focus is working with children, adolescents, parents and adults who are seeking awareness and mastery over their presenting difficulties. I provide therapeutic services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and life challenges. The one constant theme I come across in practice is the innate wisdom and resilience of my clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key foundation in building a safe and authentic space, which is imperative for healing and growth.
My primary focus is working with children, adolescents, parents and adults who are seeking awareness and mastery over their presenting difficulties. I provide therapeutic services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and life challenges. The one constant theme I come across in practice is the innate wisdom and resilience of my clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key foundation in building a safe and authentic space, which is imperative for healing and growth.
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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.