Anger Management and Counselling in Lions Bay, BC.

Therapy and counselling for anger issues, self control and stress management in Lions Bay, British Columbia. Find effective help for real change.


Natasha Noble, RCC, CCC, MACP, BTh
Anger Therapist

Natasha Noble, RCC, CCC, MACP, BTh

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V6G 1W6 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a healthy emotion. It is an important part of our human experience in certain instances where our boundaries have been violated, or some injustice has impacted us, for example. Anger becomes destructive (to ourselves and others) when it is expressed in dysregulated ways such as angry outbursts, abusive speech, violent acts, feeling overwhelmed and out of control, etc. Dysregulated anger was at one point a quiet, subtle regulated feeling, but was either overlooked or avoided and, just like any boiling pot of water that has been left unattended, it bubbles over and burns whatever it touches. In therapy, I help clients slow down their experience of anger so they can learn to give proper attention to the subtle nudges – the early bodily experiences of anger – rendering the escalation

Bonnie Hall, M. Couns., RCC
Anger Therapist

Bonnie Hall, M. Couns., RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V7E 3A5 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a normal emotion that is necessary to our survival. However, if anger is controlling you, rather than you controlling it, your anger is likely impacting your relationships and functioning in important parts of your life. Anger management counselling can help you develop techniques for changing the way you think and behave in response to events that trigger you to respond inappropriately. Self-soothing strategies, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and family systems therapy are some interventions that I use to help people manage anger more effectively.

Nazanin Zarei, MCP:AT, RCC
Anger Therapist

Nazanin Zarei, MCP:AT, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor /Art Therapist

In V7M 2K2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Like all other emotions , anger is a messenger about the unmet needs. Unlike the common belief about anger ; experiencing healthy anger can assist us have a healthier life . In therapy , I will help you transform the unhelpful anger to helpful one . As a result you will experience assertiveness and skills on setting boundaries instead of burst outs .

Francesca Tomas, RPC, RTC
Anger Therapist

Francesca Tomas, RPC, RTC

Registered Professional Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

In V3M 1B2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

I focus on what the underlying cause of your anger is. I can help you identify the emotions that you may not have expressed. You can choose how to express your anger and learn how to more effectively communicate your feelings. Understanding what your triggers are helps you manage the anger so that you can feel more in control and more confident about yourself.

Jacqueline Nadworny, M.A. (Couns), B.A. (Psyc)
Anger Therapist

Jacqueline Nadworny, M.A. (Couns), B.A. (Psyc)

Registered Professional Counsellor and Supervisor

In V7L 2B2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Contrary to popular belief, anger is a normal and healthy emotion. The challenge is how anger is expressed. Often we feel angry for no apparent reason or our anger is more than the situation warrants - or we do things in anger that are hurtful to ourselves or others. These are things that need to be looked at in counselling. What are the triggers? What other emotions are beneath the anger? How can we control our anger? What are healthy ways of expressing anger? in counselling you will be given the tools to understand and manage these feelings.

Kathleen Sutcliffe, BA, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Anger Therapist

Kathleen Sutcliffe, BA, MDiv, RP, RMFT

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist,

In V6J 1E6 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a useful emotion. The feeling of anger makes sense in the perspective of the one who is angry. Anger is an appropriate response to injustice or a reaction to being misjudged. Once we are able to determine the interpretation the client has made of the anger-inducing experience, we determine a concrete response to the triggering experience. Anger does not have to be so loud when its trigger is understood from the client's perspective and the energy redirected to a more authentic response.

Martin Pinaud, Psy. D.,   M. A. RCC
Anger Therapist

Martin Pinaud, Psy. D., M. A. RCC

Dr. of Psychology BC Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors #1992

In V7V 0A2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Real Solutions to Real Challenges. Common Sense Techniques. Anger can be helpful or it can be destructive. Anger unchecked and not understood can consume a persons attention and energy and keep them stuck. Anger can be hepful in that it is telling us that something is wrong. We may feel unfairly treated, overpowered, and hurt. As a result individuals may become defensive, withdrwan/silent, or even aggresive if they sense injustice and then go the attack. Quite often if the intensity of the anger response seems out of proportion to the current incident then this is most likely due to a cumulative history that comes rushing in to the present and hence the over reaction.

Jessica Miskiewicz, MA, RCC, RP
Anger Therapist

Jessica Miskiewicz, MA, RCC, RP

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V6K 1R6 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

If anger is damaging your relationships or controlling your life, it’s time to take back your power. Anger isn’t the enemy—it's a signal that something needs attention. I help individuals understand their triggers, regulate intense emotions, and develop healthier responses so they can feel heard without hurting themselves or others. Imagine handling conflict with confidence instead of regret. Change starts now, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Rivkah Horowitz, MSW, RSW
Anger Therapist

Rivkah Horowitz, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

In V6K 1Y4 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger can be a frightening emotion; it can turn into to rage and lead to destructive behavior. Anger management will teach you how to control your anger, communicate your anger in a constructive manner and finally look at the sources of the anger (either from childhood or present situation). The approach I use to help you deal with your anger includes cognitive behavioral therapy, building self-confidence, and improving communication skills. I help to guide through this process of changes always with compassionate and empathy. .

Olivia Fermi, MA, RTC
Anger Therapist

Olivia Fermi, MA, RTC

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

In V6J 1Y9 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Learning to recognize your anger without acting impulsively is a challenge I can help you with. My approach to anger includes: • Learning to recognize and fully understand your anger triggers • Working with self-esteem—often feelings of shame or self-doubt exacerbate anger problems • Finding ways to express the energy of anger in healthy ways, like assertion rather than aggression, setting boundaries with kind firmness, breath, movement and energetic release • Practices tailored to you, for between sessions to integrate the new healthy ways you are finding in our sessions together

Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CT, RCC, CCC
Anger Therapist

Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CT, RCC, CCC

Counselling Therapist

In V5Z 1M9 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a normal healthy human emotion. When people allow it to get out of control it can turn destructive, it can lead to problems at work, personal relationships, and the overall quality of life. I like to think of anger using the metaphore of a hammer. You can do a lot of things with a hammer. You can build things and you can tear things apart. The hammer is just a tool just like anger can be a tool. Anger isn't the problem, it's what you do with it. I help people learn the skills they need to use their anger and the underlying hurt and feelings of injustice to make positive choices that lead to positive relationships and experiences.

Clara Morgan, RSW, RCC
Anger Therapist

Clara Morgan, RSW, RCC

Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V5A 4R4 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger can be all-consuming, it affects our quality of life, and it can damage relationships we care about. When it comes to anger management, I would be most likely to offer support through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. These two related therapeutic approaches use different strategies, from challenging your thinking in order to help you feel better to learning more effective ways of interacting with others. I believe in adjusting my approach in order to meet each client where they are at, because no two people struggling with anger management are the same. I will listen carefully to your story and make a treatment plan accordingly.

Tim Garner, MC, CCC
Anger Therapist

Tim Garner, MC, CCC

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

Feeling like you always go from 0 to 100 in seconds? Do people say you overreact to small things, or do you feel constantly on-edge? Maybe your anger is hurting the people you care about. If any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help. Together, we can develop better emotional control, improve your relationships, and reduce your stress. You'll gain insights into your triggers and learn how to manage them. Imagine feeling calm and connected with the people you love. You deserve this peace. Let's take the first step together. Book your free 15-minute consultation now, and start your journey to a more peaceful life today.

Helen Francis, BscN MSW RCSW
Anger Therapist

Helen Francis, BscN MSW RCSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker

In V6K 2G8 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is often an expression of unhealed loss and pain. I will guide you to finding healthy ways of expressing anger and explore with you the underlying issues which may be fuelling the anger. Often we respond in the way we observed others express anger and other emotions. The important thing to know is that there are other options to use in expressing anger and we will find those ways together.

Jennifer Scott, RCC, RSW
Anger Therapist

Jennifer Scott, RCC, RSW

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker

In V6B 6L5 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a healthy and normal emotion. It is only when it is acted out in inappropriate ways that it becomes unhealthy and socially "unacceptable". The key to getting a handle on anger is to learn mindful awareness of what you are actually experiencing in the moment - particularly what you are experiencing physically in your body. That moment to moment awareness shows you the truth of your experience and slows your reaction time, giving you a chance to take a breath, evaluate, and assess how you might want to RESPOND, rather than simply REACT, in a given situation. It is equally important to discover underlying anxiety or depression that might be contributing to unwanted anger.

Heather Awad, MCP, RCC
Anger Therapist

Heather Awad, MCP, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V6B 1A1 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger often stems from feeling so many emotions all at once. You lose a sense of control. You go from 0 to 100 in a blink of an eye. By getting angry you’re attempting to regain control that’s presumed lost. But instead, you’re full of guilt and shame. Feeling angry and reacting in anger, is simply exhausting. I’ll help you learn how to regain control, in a healthy way.

Frances Brown, M.Ed., MPCC, MTC
Anger Therapist

Frances Brown, M.Ed., MPCC, MTC

Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Master Therapeutic Counsellor

In V7M 2K2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

As a couples and marriage counsellor, I help partners slow down the negative dance that takes over their relationship. Anger in relationship is often like a suit of armor meant to keep the person safe from feeling underlying pain. I help couples create the safety they need to begin to investigate the pain that lies beneath the shield of anger. The healing is transformative and couples find connections with themselves and each other that restores safety and confidence and brings love back.

Jay Hails, MEd, CCC
Anger Therapist

Jay Hails, MEd, CCC

Canadian Certified Counsellor

In V5Z 4C2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

People often confuse anger management with the impossible task of eliminating anger. Anger is a feeling, and, like all feelings, demands to be felt. My favourite line about this is, "Feelings are like sh--. They have to come out eventually." The key to anger management is to feel the anger, recognize it, and find ways to express and release it safely.

Shelley Behr, MSW,RSW
Anger Therapist

Shelley Behr, MSW,RSW

Registered Social Worker

In V6Y 2B2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger management counselling in Richmond and Ladner. I teach anger management techniques to clients who are troubled by anger in their lives. Once skills are learned, they can be applied to a variety of life situations. The effects of anger management skills will improve relationships, employment and parenting. The use of a cognitive behavioral approach and a family systems approach will help you understand the triggers to anger and give you tools to handle stressful situations better.

Jeff Ross, MA, RCC
Anger Therapist

Jeff Ross, MA, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V7L 1E5 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger management counseling can help to identify stressors and learn the steps to stay calm in the face of anger. The goal is to handle tense situations in more constructive and positive ways by reducing the emotional and physical arousal that anger can cause. It will provide the tools to take back your life and resolve the triggers that result in unplanned anger reactions.

Jessica Willis, MA, RCC
Anger Therapist

Jessica Willis, MA, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V6B 2W9 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger management equips individuals with the tools and insights necessary to understand and regulate their anger effectively. A range of techniques are utilized, including cognitive restructuring, relaxation exercises, and assertiveness training, to help clients identify triggers, manage physiological responses, and express emotions constructively. By fostering self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving skills, counseling empowers individuals to break destructive patterns of behavior, cultivate healthier relationships, and navigate conflicts with greater resilience and composure.

Jonathan Hers, MACP, RCC
Anger Therapist

Jonathan Hers, MACP, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

Available for Online Therapy

If you find yourself snapping at loved ones and feeling awful afterward, I help you step back, understand what’s underneath your reactions, and respond with greater clarity and control. When you keep saying, “I should be able to handle this,” but can’t, I help you stop hiding and start healing. And if your relationships feel like walking on eggshells, I guide you toward deeper trust, safer communication, and genuine connection. Real change begins here.

Carol Whaley, MSW, RSW
Anger Therapist

Carol Whaley, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

In V5Z 4C2 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Anger is a very legitimate and important emotion. We need anger, to help us set boundaries, honour our dignity, and heal from deep wounds. It is an emotion we need to honour within ourselves while finding ways to express it so we don’t hurt ourselves or anyone else. In my practice we start by honouring the anger, even if we don’t understand where it comes from. A lot of our anger is built up inside of us from childhood experiences or life events where we felt helpless and not in control. In therapy we get to the source of the anger and release the emotion safely allowing us to connect to the emotions the anger was being used to cover.

Lori Magri, M'ED, RCC, EMDR
Anger Therapist

Lori Magri, M'ED, RCC, EMDR

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V5H 2K3 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Expression of healthy anger is important for emotional well-being. The question frequently asked is "What is the difference between expression of healthy anger/frustration versus hurtful behaviour?" Concepts such as these are dealt with during the counselling session. It is important to help the client understands that repressed anger only leads to further health-related challenges. Opening up through writing and/or compassionate dialogue helps the client learn to mange and process his/her/they emotions in a constructive manner. Graphic organizers depicting Anger Mountain and the 5 Point scale help the client begin to notice when his/her/they emotions are escalating.

Andrew Herfst, RCC, CCC
Anger Therapist

Andrew Herfst, RCC, CCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In V6B 1T6 - Nearby to Lions Bay.

Does your anger feel explosive or unmanageable? Are you troubled or overwhelmed by another negative emotion like guilt, shame, fear, or jealousy? Generally speaking, our emotions are healthy and normal, but the way we react to them can cause real problems our lives and relationships. I can share skills to help you understand your emotions, what’s causing them, and how to react to them in a helpful way. When we can work with our emotions, rather than fight against them, we are healthier and happier.



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Lions Bay is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a land area of 2.53 square kilometers.  The population of Lions Bay is 1,334 people with 495 households . The population ranking for Lions Bay is #1762 nationally and #247 for the province of British Columbia with a density of 526.50 people per sq km. Lions Bay therapists serve postal code: V0N.