Anger Management
Helps identify and deal with triggers that make you angry
Anger is a normal reaction and emotion, one that we have all experienced at some point in our lives. Anger can be helpful as it motivates us to do something to right an injustice but can also lead us into problems. Anger is a result of thinking that we have been unfairly treated or disrespected or that we or others have broken or fallen short of our rules, expectations and we won’t stand for it.
Do you experience the following?
Shouting, Yelling
Snapping at others
Attacking, Arguing
Slamming Doors
Sulking
Storming off or have the urge to hit out
Inwardly seethe
Shaking your fist or clenching teeth
Do any of the following thoughts often occur:
I’m being treated unfairly
I’m being disrespected
They’re breaking a rule or standard
I won’t stand for it – I must do something about it
What drives our anger can often be related to events in our past and current situations can feel the same, so it triggers our anger response. When we feel angry our body stimulates our adrenaline response to help us either fight or flight but how we respond to these thoughts and feelings through our actions or the urge to act in a threatening or aggressive ways can lead to problems at work, our personal relationships and the quality of our life.
What is the goal of Anger Management Therapy?
The goal of anger management therapy is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that anger causes. You can’t get rid of, or avoid, the things or the people that enrage you, nor can you change them, but you can learn to control your reactions.
Anger Management Counselling can help you understand what’s behind your anger and teach you different and more respectful ways to communicate intense feelings. Learning and understanding anger management techniques including new ways to communicate is important for you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
BENEFITS OF ANGER MANAGEMENT THERAPY:Helping you gain a better understanding of your anger
Helping you manage stress more effectively
Teaching you how to communicate more effectively
Improving your coping skills
Teaching you how to deal with conflict more productively
Improving the quality of your relationships
Improving your work performance
Supporting better physical and emotional health
Helping you enjoy a better quality of life
If you would like more information about Anger Management counselling or our Anger Management Program, and how it could benefit you, then please feel free to contact me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find below answers to the most commonly asked questions relating to Counselling, Hypnotherapy & Anger Management as well as services provided and other related topics.
Hopefully I have covered everything, however if not then please feel free to contact me direct on 0413 019 814, via Email or my Enquiry Form, and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Counselling is a process in which the individual, family, couple meet with a trained professional counsellor to talk about issues and problems they are facing in their lives. Counselling can help people to gain clarity surrounding issues.
It can provide people with new opportunity to share their views, to be heard and gain new perspectives on their situation and experiences. Together with the counsellor people identify and work towards achieving their desired outcomes and goals for counselling.
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No. Only psychiatrists, psychologists and social worker services are subsidised by the Australian Government, therefore a counsellor is not permitted to handle mental health plans. However, the fee you will pay to a counsellor, is comparable to the gap you pay after the Medicare rebate.
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Contrary to popular belief, a Counsellor’s role isn’t to just sit and nod while their client talks about their issues. It does involve listening to what their client has to say but they are there to help their clients talk through their personal concerns, empower them to gain a deeper and clearer understanding of their issues, explore different options for getting help and develop coping strategies.
A big part of counselling is helping the client to develop insight and learn the right kind of skills to resolve their own issues. Whereas a Psychologist can diagnose and treat patients who are living or suffering with mental illness. They develop a treatment plan that will put them back on the path to a healthy lifestyle where they can effectively manage their mental health. They treat clients who are living with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues.
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How frequently you see a counsellor will vary with the individual and on the issue/circumstance you have come to counselling. Generally, during your first session you and your therapist will work together to determine how often you should be checking in for therapy, but it usually depends on what kind of treatment your therapist is using.
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Yes, FPC is involved with AHM, Bupa, Medibank Private and Police Health. Please identify your provider with the counsellor at your first session or when booking.
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Focus Point Counselling is registered with the following health providers.
Bupa
Medibank Private
AHM
Police Health Fund
CUA Health
HCF
GMHBA
Hunter Health Insurance
Mildura Health Foundation
Latrobe Health Services
St Luke’s Health
Please check with your private provider to ensure that you can make a claim for counselling (individual/couple).
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No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary to see me. Just make a booking either online/email or via the telephone. Just remember that I am not able to take Mental Health Plans so all expenses will be out of pocket.
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Counselling sessions are offered as:
Face to face in person
via ZOOM
On the telephone
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A cancellation fee of $100 will be applicable if you cancel your appointment within less than 24 hours.
An individual session is $120 and a couples session is $200. There are concession rates available for Adolescences / Children / Pensioners / Health care card holders.
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My hours of operation are as follows:
Mon to Thursday – 11am to 6pm
Friday 11 -5pm
Saturday by appointment only.
Closed Sunday
Out of hours appointments can be made by negotiation. Each session is approximately 60 minutes.
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Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit. Please note a small fee is incurred when payment is made by credit card. You can make payment via cash or direct debit to avoid these fees.
Refer to the Payment Methods & Fees for more information.