Vicki Demirdjian - Psychotherapist

Anger Management: Understanding and Managing Strong Emotions

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Anger is a natural human emotion—but when it feels uncontrollable, overwhelming, or is impacting your relationships, work, or wellbeing, it may be time to look beneath the surface. Anger is rarely just about the moment. Often, it masks deeper emotions like hurt, fear, shame, or frustration. In therapy, we explore what’s really going on—creating space for self-understanding, not blame.

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Anger can show up in different ways: explosive outbursts, passive aggression, constant irritability, or internalised resentment. It may stem from past trauma, unmet needs, learned behaviour, or a sense of not being heard or respected.

 

Together, we work to understand your triggers and the patterns that fuel your reactions.

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Through therapy, you can learn how to recognise the early signs of anger, interrupt the escalation cycle, and build effective coping strategies. This might include grounding techniques, emotion regulation skills, boundary setting, and healthier ways of expressing your needs and frustrations. The goal isn’t to suppress your anger—but to understand it, manage it, and respond rather than react.

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Everyone feels anger—but you have the power to choose how you handle it. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to gain insight, develop emotional control, and build confidence in managing strong emotions constructively.