Anger Management Counselling Montreal

Anger is a normal response to stress, frustration, or perceived threat. It becomes a problem when it is frequent, disproportionate, or difficult to control. When anger starts affecting your relationships, your work, or your ability to think clearly in the moment, it is worth looking at what is driving it.

As a therapist in Westmount, I work with clients who are dealing with anger that has become disruptive, whether that means explosive reactions, ongoing irritability, or a pattern of conflict that keeps repeating. I also work with clients who have been directed by the court to attend anger management counselling. In each case, the focus is the same: understanding what maintains the pattern and building practical skills to manage it.

When Anger Becomes a Problem

Most people who seek help for anger have been dealing with it for a long time. The reactions may have started as occasional flare-ups and gradually become a default response. Over time, the consequences build: strained relationships, workplace difficulties, poor decision-making, disrupted sleep, or a persistent tension that does not ease.

Anger issues can present as:

• Explosive or disproportionate reactions to minor triggers
• Ongoing irritability or a short fuse
• Verbal aggression or intimidating behaviour
• Difficulty calming down once anger starts
• Conflict at home, at work, or in social situations
• Resentment or frustration that builds over time
• Anger related to parenting, exhaustion, or boundary issues
• Physical tension, clenching, or restlessness

These patterns often become automatic. You may recognise the behaviour after the fact but struggle to interrupt it in the moment. That is where therapy helps.

How Anger Management Therapy Works

Therapy is not about suppressing anger or learning to hide it. The aim is to understand the physiological and psychological processes that drive reactive behaviour and develop strategies that give you more control over how you respond.

In the first session, we review your history with anger, the situations that tend to trigger it, and the impact it is having on your life. From there, we build a plan that focuses on the specific patterns that need to change.

Ongoing sessions are practical. You will learn to recognise the early signs of escalation, examine the thought patterns and assumptions that fuel reactive behaviour, and practise communication and regulation skills you can use in real situations. The work is present-focused. Past experiences may come up when they help explain current patterns, but the emphasis is on practical change.

Court-Ordered Anger Management

I work with clients who are required by the court to attend counselling for anger-related concerns. We begin with an initial assessment to understand the situation and clarify what is expected. Sessions then focus on the behaviours and conditions that led to the requirement.

After completing the required number of sessions and demonstrating genuine engagement in the process, I can provide a letter confirming your participation. The number of sessions depends on your circumstances and what the court has specified.

Please note: I provide individual counselling only. I do not run anger management classes or group programs.

What to Expect

Anger patterns that have been building for years do not resolve overnight, but they do respond to consistent work. The skills you develop in therapy are designed to be applied in your daily life, and that is where the real change takes hold.

Some clients see meaningful progress relatively quickly once they begin recognising their triggers and applying new strategies. Others benefit from longer-term work, particularly when anger is tied to deeper patterns of stress, resentment, or unresolved conflict. We assess progress together and adjust the approach as needed.

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Professional Background

Academic qualifications and professional memberships:

• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Learn more about my background and qualifications.

Counselling That Fits in With Your Schedule

I’m available for appointments Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, either in-person at my office in Westmount, or online for your convenience.

You don’t need a referral to make an appointment. You can contact me directly by phone, email, or book a session through the website.

If you're not quite ready to book but would like to learn more or get a sense of how I work, I offer a free 10-minute consultation by phone.

Your First Appointment

In our first session, we’ll talk through the following:

• Your main concerns and what has brought you to therapy
• How these concerns are impacting your day-to-day life and relationships
• Your expectations, goals, and hopes for the work ahead

This initial session is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and to ask any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide a letter for the court?
Yes. After completing the required sessions and demonstrating engagement in the process, I can provide a letter confirming participation in anger management counselling.

Do you offer anger management classes or group programs?
No. I provide individual counselling only. I do not run classes or group-based programs.

How long are sessions?
Each session is 50 minutes.

Can anger management counselling help with parenting challenges?
Yes. Parents often seek support for anger related to exhaustion, boundaries, and repeated conflict. Therapy focuses on regulation and building consistent, measured responses.

Is therapy focused on the past or the present?
The work is primarily present-focused. Past experiences may be discussed when they help explain current patterns, but sessions emphasise practical skills and behavioural change.

Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. I offer both in-person sessions at my office in Westmount and secure virtual sessions.

Do you issue insurance receipts?
Yes. I provide receipts that can be submitted to your insurance provider. Confirm directly with your insurer whether counselling services from a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) are covered under your plan.

What is your cancellation policy?
I require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. This allows me to offer the time slot to other clients.

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