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Anger Management Counselling in Ireland

If you frequently lose control of your anger, you may find yourself isolated from people and activities you care about. But you are not alone. Anger management counselling can help you get your life back on track.

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Understanding Anger Management

Learn how anger management counselling can help you understand and control your emotions through evidence-based approaches.

Step 1

What is anger?

Anger is a strong emotion experienced when something goes wrong or someone wrongs you. It is a normal reaction to challenging situations, but becomes a problem when shown excessively and affects your daily functioning and relationships.


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How anger management works

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are effective treatments for anger control. Through self-reflection methods, therapy helps you identify triggers before the emotion occurs and teaches you to manage angry emotions.


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Finding your therapist

Our matching process connects you with a therapist experienced in anger management who understands your unique situation. You can let us match you based on your needs or browse therapist profiles to find someone who resonates with you.


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When to get help

If you often regret your words or actions when angry, have difficulty compromising without becoming enraged, struggle to express emotions calmly, or notice aggressive behaviour patterns, anger management counselling can help.


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Strategies to reduce anger

Learn effective techniques to understand, manage, and reduce anger in your everyday life.

You
I keep losing my temper and I do not understand why. It happens so suddenly.
Therapist
Let us identify your triggers together. Knowing what makes you angry helps you plan ahead and manage your response.

Identifying Triggers

Knowing what makes you angry helps you plan ahead. Long lines, traffic, snide comments can make you lose your cool. By identifying these triggers, you can reorganise your day to manage stress better or practice anger control strategies before encountering difficult situations.

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I always think the worst of people. Like they're trying to disrespect me on purpose.
Therapist
Those automatic thoughts can fuel anger. Let's work on recognising and reframing them before they escalate.

Cognitive Restructuring

This valuable strategy helps identify and confront unsatisfactory feelings and the incorrect automatic beliefs at their root. You can use it to reframe unproductive negative thinking, transforming distorted thoughts that are typically at the root of unpleasant moods.

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You
When something goes wrong, I just explode. I don't know how to deal with problems calmly.
Therapist
Let's break down the problem-solving process step by step. You can learn to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

Problem Solving

Practical problem-solving involves working through steps or stages. First, identify where the problem lies that is causing your anger. Then structure the problem and look for practical solutions to help with the situation or how you are feeling about it.

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You
Every conversation with my partner turns into a fight. I say things I don't mean.
Therapist
Anger can hijack our words. I'll teach you communication techniques that keep discussions productive.

Improved Communication

Communication is essential for problem solving, especially for relationship issues. Anger inhibits free flow of thoughts as focus turns to criticising others or defending yourself. Learning to think about what you say and how you express it leads to more effective conversations.

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Once I'm angry, I feel trapped. Like I have to stay and fight it out.
Therapist
Walking away isn't weakness—it's wisdom. Let's develop your time-out strategy for when things get heated.

Change of Environment

When discussions become heated, take a break and leave the situation if you feel about to burst. A time-out can be beneficial in calming your mind and body. When your anger is rising, getting out of the situation is one of the best things you can do.

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You have made wonderful progress. How are you feeling about handling frustrating situations now?
You
So much better. I finally have tools that work. I can feel the anger coming and manage it before it takes over.

Get Ongoing Support

Managing anger is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Your therapist will provide ongoing support, help you navigate setbacks, and celebrate your progress. Research shows long-term therapy creates lasting change.

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When to get help for anger

If you recognise these patterns of behaviour, anger management counselling may help you.

Difficulty Compromising
Poor Emotional Expression
Communication Avoidance
Outward Aggression
Inward Aggression
Physical Symptoms
Emotional Symptoms
Regret After Outbursts

Recognise these signs? Help is available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about anger management? We have answers.

Anger management therapy helps you understand what triggers your anger, how it builds in your body, and how to respond in healthier, calmer ways. It is not about removing anger—it is about learning to control it instead of it controlling you.

If you find yourself snapping easily, struggling to stay calm, feeling guilty after outbursts, or if your anger is affecting your relationships, work or daily life, therapy can help.

Anger can come from stress, overwhelm, past experiences, ADHD, anxiety, burnout, or feeling unheard or disrespected. Therapy helps you identify the root causes so you can break the cycle.

Yes—online therapy works extremely well, especially for people who prefer to talk from a comfortable space at home. It is private, flexible and easy to fit around busy schedules.

You will talk through your triggers, learn emotional regulation techniques, build coping tools, and practice ways to stay calm during stressful moments. It is very practical and supportive.

Absolutely. Therapy can help you manage workplace stress, reduce reactive responses, improve communication, and handle conflict more calmly and confidently.

Yes—unmanaged anger can create tension, distance, fear or miscommunication. Therapy helps you respond more calmly, set boundaries, and communicate without escalating.

Therapists often use CBT, mindfulness, grounding exercises, emotional awareness tools, and personalised coping strategies to help you regulate your reactions.

Most people notice improvement within 4–8 sessions, but it depends on your goals. Some continue longer for deeper support or pattern change.

Yes. At Fettle, therapy is completely non-judgmental. Anger is a normal human emotion—your therapist's role is to help you understand it, not shame you for it.

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Symptoms of Anger Issues

Anger issues can manifest through various physical and emotional symptoms. Recognising these symptoms is the first step toward getting help.

Physical symptoms include:
  • Muscle tension
  • Tingling sensations
  • High blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Elevated body temperature
Emotional symptoms include:
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Frustration and irritability

If you are experiencing these symptoms, find an anger management therapist now.

CBT for Anger Management

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is frequently the treatment of choice for anger control. It helps you understand your triggers, develop coping strategies, and think, feel, and act differently in response to anger.

How CBT helps with anger:
  • Identifying automatic negative thoughts
  • Challenging unhelpful beliefs
  • Learning new ways to respond to anger
  • Developing practical coping strategies

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT is also effective for anger, helping you identify triggers before the emotion occurs through self-reflection methods. An anger management therapist can teach you how to manage angry emotions and reduce outbursts.

Causes of Anger Issues

Understanding what causes anger issues is important before they can be addressed. Anger can build up inside and the moment of release is often unpredictable.

Common causes include:
  • Childhood trauma or abuse
  • Poor emotional regulation skills
  • Bereavement and grief
  • Disabilities affecting emotional regulation
  • Hormonal changes (e.g., andropause in men over 40)
  • Conditions like autism or ADHD
  • Chronic stress or frustration
  • Learned behaviour from family

The stages of grief - denial, anger, depression, and acceptance - even include anger as one of the four stages.

Strategies to Reduce Anger

Anger can be effectively managed with the right strategies and mechanisms.

Prevention mechanisms include:
  • Incorporating problem-solving in each area of life
  • Deep breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Reframing thoughts and behaviours
  • Improved communication skills
  • Understanding your emotions
  • Professional counselling
  • Taking necessary breaks from situations
  • Regular exercise

When you need to take a break, explain that you are not avoiding difficult topics - you are working on anger management. You can continue the conversation when you feel more relaxed.

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