Do I Need Help with Anger?
Anger is a healthy emotion that everyone experiences on occasion. When expressed constructively, it can signal that something feels unfair, important, or out of alignment with your values. The concern isn't feeling angry, it's the impact anger can have when it becomes overwhelming or leads to behaviours that harm yourself, your relationships, or others. If you're here, chances are you're not an angry person; you simply want to respond to life's challenges in healthier, more constructive ways. That's a positive first step. If you’re asking ‘do I have anger issues?’ and are wondering if you should seek help, our anger management quiz may provide further clarity.
Do I Need Help with Anger? Our Quiz
Trudy Jacobsen
Trudy Jacobsen is a highly experienced counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples with her warm, grounded and outcome-driven approach. She is available for new clients for in-person appointments in Booval, Brisbane as well as online video appointments.
https://lifesupportscounselling.com.au/counsellors/trudy-jacobsen/
- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Member of the AASW
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What Your Results Mean
Low score: Your anger management quiz results suggest you're experiencing anger in a way that's typical for most people. If your anger becomes more frequent or difficult to manage, support is available, and seeking help early can make a difference.
Medium score: Anger may be affecting parts of your life. Exploring your triggers and learning practical strategies now can help prevent it from escalating and improve how you respond to challenging situations.
High score: Your results suggest anger may be having a significant impact on your wellbeing or relationships. The good news is that anger management counselling is practical, effective, and focused on helping you develop healthier ways to respond. Life Supports can match you with the right counsellor to help you get started.
How Anger Counselling Can Help
Managing anger can feel isolating, but it’s not something you have to figure out on your own. Life Supports can help you find your feet. Our experienced counsellors will work with you to identify the triggers for your anger, unpick the reasons why, and help you come up with strategies for overcoming outbursts and living a more enjoyable life. We'll match you with a counsellor whose specialisation fits with the support you need, knowing you won’t be judged, only understood. No GP referral is required, simply get in touch with our team, and we can make a start.
If you’re interested in learning more about counselling for anger management or would like to organise a session, call 1300 735 030 or leave us an email via our contact page.
FAQs
Anger management counselling helps people process the thoughts and situations that trigger anger, allowing them to develop strategies to regulate overwhelming emotions and respond to challenging situations in more productive ways. Tailored to the needs of the individual, counselling is a tool that helps people build long-term, practical skills that can help improve relationships with both others and the self.
Yes, anger management counselling can be highly effective. Research shows that evidence-based approaches can help reduce the intensity and frequency of anger, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, and reduce conflict in relationships. The effectiveness of counselling depends on factors such as a person's willingness to engage in the process, the underlying causes of their anger, and the approach used by the counsellor.
Yes, you can attend a Life Supports session without a referral. Simply book an appointment directly with our team.