Online anger management counselling to help you stay in control
Snapping at the people you love, saying things you regret, then feeling awful once the heat has passed. Online anger management counselling helps you understand what's behind your anger and find calmer ways to respond, with a qualified therapist, from home.
- Qualified, vetted therapists
- Evening & weekend sessions
- Talk from home
Anger isn't the problem, it's what happens next
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. It tells us when something feels unfair, when a line has been crossed, or when we need to protect ourselves. Used well, it can help us stand up for what matters.
It becomes a problem when it's too big for the situation, lasts too long, or comes out in ways that hurt you or other people. Shouting, slamming doors, going silent for days or turning the anger inward on yourself can all damage relationships, work and your own wellbeing.
Often anger sits on top of something else: stress, hurt, fear, grief or feeling unheard. Online anger management counselling looks at both the anger itself and what's underneath it, so the changes you make actually last.
Anger shows up in different ways
Not all anger is loud. Recognising your own style is a useful first step in changing it.
Outward anger
The most visible kind: shouting, swearing, arguing, breaking things or lashing out. It's often quick to flare and can frighten the people around you.
Passive anger
Anger that comes out sideways. Sarcasm, sulking, ignoring people, being deliberately late or quietly getting your own back, instead of saying what's wrong.
Inward anger
Anger turned on yourself. Harsh self-criticism, feeling you don't deserve good things, or cutting yourself off from others. It's closely linked with low mood.
Long-held anger
Resentment that builds over months or years, often from past hurts that were never resolved. It can colour how you see people and situations today.
Getting control of your anger
In online anger management counselling, your therapist will help you notice what sets you off, what goes through your mind in those moments, and what your body is telling you before things boil over. From there you can start to build a gap between feeling angry and reacting.
Many of our therapists draw on CBT, which is practical and well suited to anger. Some people find journaling between sessions really helpful too: jotting down what happened, how you felt and how you responded makes patterns much easier to spot.
Starting is simpler than you think
Reaching out is often the hardest part. From there, we'll guide you through each step.
Get in touch
Fill in our short contact form and tell us the best time to call. Share as much or as little as you like.
We'll call you
We'll ring at the time you chose for a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what's going on and what you'd like help with.
Start your sessions
We'll match you with a therapist who suits you and send a secure video link. Then you just log on.
Questions about anger management counselling
It can be very effective. Anger is something you can learn to understand and manage, and talking it through regularly with a therapist gives you space to practise new ways of responding. Many people find it easier to be honest from home, too.
Not quite. Courses usually teach set techniques to a group. Counselling is one-to-one and tailored to you, so as well as practical tools, you can explore why anger has become a problem in your life.
It varies. Some people notice a change in six to eight sessions, while others want longer to work through deeper issues. You and your therapist will review progress together, and you're never locked in.
If anger is affecting your relationship, couples counselling may help alongside your own sessions. Your therapist can talk through what would be most useful.
No. You can contact us directly and we'll arrange a call to understand what you're looking for and match you with a suitable therapist.
You'll find our current prices on our fees page. Sessions last 50 minutes.
Ready to feel calmer and more in control?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday10:00 – 15:00
- Sunday10:00 – 15:00
We can't offer crisis support. If you're in danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. You can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123, or NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health). See our crisis support page for more.