Therapy for Anger Issues in London

Anger is a legitimate human emotion. Psychologists view anger as a primary and natural emotion experienced by all people as a response to the perception of a threat.

Anger can be constructive when expressed in a healthy, appropriate manner or destructive when it gets out of control. People with anger problems usually have not learned ways to express their anger in a healthy manner. They may lash out uncontrollably or go to great lengths to contain their anger within themselves.

Contained, unexpressed anger can lead to pathological expressions of anger such as passive-aggressive behaviour, hostility and depression. Psychologists have believed for a long time that there is a link between depression and long-term unexpressed anger. If low mood and anger are a problem, you might want read more about depression counselling.

How can counselling help with anger problems?

The term ‘anger management’ is slightly mis-leading. This phrase implies that the way to deal with anger is to learn to manage it. While managing anger is possible, counselling and psychotherapy seeks to determine the underlying causes of anger problems and resolve these. Your therapy will involve exploring the way you deal with anger and determining healthy, appropriate ways to express your angry feelings.

Therapy for anger issues can be open-ended and ongoing, or time-limited to 10 sessions. Appointments are held weekly.

Men and women often deal with anger differently

Typically, men and women deal with anger differently. Our anger therapists take into account some of these differences as well as the specific anger issues you are experiencing, in order to help you through your anger problems.

Men are more likely than women to experience problems with anger control issues. This may be due to biological factors (including the male hormone, testosterone), social factors (men are expected to be dominant and aggressive) and possibly because many men feel more comfortable expressing anger than they do other feelings like hurt, loss, disappointment or confusion.

Women are more likely to have problems with unexpressed or contained anger. Some women feel they shouldn’t get angry, or that anger isn’t feminine, or they may not feel entitled to express feelings of anger with those around them. Women are much more likely to suppress anger and cope with anger-inducing experiences in other ways. This can lead to a number of psychological and emotional problems.

What to expect in counselling

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What is CBT and can it help?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical talking therapy that helps people with problems and issues by addressing and changing how they think and behave. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the present problems that are happening now and the relationships between thoughts…

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Individual counselling

Our personal counselling services take place in a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere.

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Couples counselling

Couples counselling provides space for couples to discuss problems in their relationship and find resolution.

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Our therapists in London

Our therapists bring a wealth of experience and training to the therapy services we provide.

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Counselling, psychotherapy, couples counselling in London since 2006

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One Therapy London

Therapist Toulla Nicolaides
Toulla Nicolaides

Toulla is an integrative relational therapist using a combination of therapeutic approaches to help her clients She provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their difficulties in life, relationships and childhood and to share and resolve confusing and overwhelming feelings Toulla believes that, though challenging, therapy can help clients...

Fitzrovia

Therapist Ameet Magan
Ameet Magan

Ameet is from London and holds an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy He has more than a decade’s experience of working in a one-to-one capacity with clients He has also trained in groupwork and has worked since 2016 as a group psychotherapist and clinical practitioner with the NHS in East London Ameet is a warm, grounded and reflective person He works with compassion...

Kensington

Therapist Evan Bates
Evan Bates

Evan is a psychodynamic therapist, offering both long and short term therapy He creates a non-judgemental and reflective space to help clients explore their difficulties and concerns Working together to understand the connections between past and current relationships, Evan supports clients in developing a deeper awareness of their recurring emotional patterns and further...

Soho

Fitzrovia

Therapist Marta Pisarri
Marta Pisarri

Consultant Integrative Psychotherapist Visiting lecturer at Regent's University Diploma in Somatic Trauma Therapy Advance Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc in Clinical Psychology Marta is a psychologist and an integrative psychotherapist: she has been working in the field of mental health for over 12 years in both private...

Soho

Therapist Nicola Reeves
Nicola Reeves

Consultant Therapist MA Psychodynamic Psychotherapy  EMDR Practitioner Qualified Clinical Supervisor Nicola is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist Nicola believes in giving clients time and space to approach therapy in the way they need to approach it She finds this is the best way to develop a...

Soho

Therapist Giselle van Rheede
Giselle van Rheede

Consultant Therapist Dip Psychodynamic Counselling  BA (Hon) Psychology MA Education Giselle is an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor who has worked with a diverse range of people from a multitude of backgrounds, cultures and faiths Her focus in therapy is to help you to open avenues for growth and to facilitate change through exploring the way you relate to your...

Oxford Circus

Fitzrovia

Therapist Silvi Naskinova
Silvi Naskinova

Consultant Therapist MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy HE in Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling Silvi is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist offering long and short-term therapy to adult individuals She aims to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings Her work supports individuals in...

Oxford Circus

Therapist Michelle Taylor
Michelle Taylor

Consultant Therapist Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling Michelle is a qualified psychodynamic therapist providing a calm and confidential space to allow her clients to unravel their deepest anxieties whilst feeling understood Michelle has particular experience working with adults experiencing bereavement and loss, anxiety, and depression...

Fitzrovia

Therapist Yussef Ferguson
Yussef Ferguson

Consultant Psychodynamic Psychotherapist MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy BA (Hons) Social Work Yussef is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who offers both long and short term personal therapy to individuals He has experience of working with a diverse range of clients and can provide a warm, confidential space to explore and gain insight into any past or...

Oxford Circus

Therapist Ava Kinsey
Ava Kinsey

Ava is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor She works with the NHS both as an adult psychotherapist at a complex trauma unit, and as a perinatal psychotherapist working with mothers and their infants and toddlers Before that, she worked as a psychotherapist in secondary care at the NHS, treating clients who experienced early relational/sexual trauma or...

Bloomsbury