Anger Management and Counselling in Ottawa, ON.

I see anger as a protective signal from a nervous system under strain, not a personal failing. In our work, we slow things down so you can understand what’s beneath the intensity—stress, hurt, boundaries, or unmet needs. I offer a steady, non‑judgmental space to explore these patterns, build regulation and clarity, and create more choice in how you respond. Over time, anger becomes less overwhelming and more of a guide toward what matters, helping you move through daily life with greater steadiness and confidence

Anger, frustration, rage, and reactivity overall, can make a person feel frustrated and powerless; when we have emotional outbursts of any kind they can feel so all-encompassing and make us feel like we are not in control of feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. In working with clients on their emotions I aim to primarily promote an understanding of why our emotional outbursts occur; once this has been established we begin to work on how to manage, mitigate, or change how these outbursts occur, or why we feel the way that we feel in the first place.

Is anger impacting your relationships or daily life? I’m Simona Ilieva, a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in anger management. Together, we’ll work to understand the root causes of your anger, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies to manage intense emotions. Whether you’re struggling with frustration, irritability, or outbursts, I’m here to help you regain control and foster healthier relationships. Anger doesn’t have to define you. With the right tools, you can transform your anger into positive change and lead a more peaceful, balanced life. Let’s take that step together. Book a free consultation today.

Anger management is about anger understanding first. Why are we angry? I will help clients' seeking assistance with anger by creating a safe space to explore the anger, to process it, and understand it. We can't seek to manage it if we don't understand what is really happening for us. Through pattern exploration of experiences with anger, we can process and navigate the emotion and work together to manage it.

Helping clients understand their anger - what is triggering them, where this anger is stemming from and healthier ways to cope with the pain and hurt often found behind angry behaviours. Explore various strategies to communicate their emotions (whether it be anger, frustration, pain, hurt, suffering, etc) in a healthier way to those around them. Helping clients understand the impact of their anger and their behaviours on those around them (whether it be in the workplace, with family or friends).

I take a compassionate, attachment-based approach to anger, helping you understand the deeper emotions and unmet needs that fuel it. Through somatic awareness, we’ll work on reconnecting with your body’s signals so you can recognize anger as valuable information rather than something to fear or suppress. Together, we’ll explore healthy ways to express and manage anger, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen your ability to respond—rather than react—in moments of stress or conflict.

Exploration of anger invitations and which are turned down and which are accepted. Examining adaptive responses to anger. The role of neuroplasticity and mindfulness is explored. Discussing the 4 R's of anger management further. Breathing retraining and visualizing a preferred image of how one desires to address anger in the future is examined. Progressive muscle relaxation processes are shared to create a cue for dearousal.

Anger is a valid emotion. Anger is activating and can be your biggest advocate. Anger, however, can be scary when it has more control over us than we have over it. Therapy with me will allow you to be learn to identify your anger's purpose and how to respond to it in a way that aligns better with your values. You will learn both mind and body skills to cultivate control and choice. Let me help you help yourself.

Anger is a common stage of grief/loss and often occurs together. My approach to helping clients work through these emotions is by combining grief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relaxation strategies. By recognizing how anger can mask deeper felt emotions such as helplessness and or sadness; we can begin to understand & process your loss, find meaning, and develop self care as well as coping skills.

Anger is often thought of as a negative emotion, but I like to think of Anger as the part of you that loves you and wants to stand up for you when you’ve experienced something “unfair.” Anger does not always make the best decisions about when to stand up for you, so I work collaboratively with clients to identify and explore how anger shows up in their lives, and to strengthen and develop strategies to minimize the impact it has on living the life you want to live. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

There are many things that can spark anger and it can be difficult to get a hold when anger takes over. It can also be difficult to understand why certain situations may lead us to feel angry and propel us to act in ways that may not be helpful to ourselves or to the relationships we are part of. Within therapy, I will help you to develop greater insight into how and why you experience anger and together, we will learn about the patterns that anger is connected to. I will also help you to develop tools to more safely connect with anger so that you can experience more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

Anger is a potent and powerful emotion but can have a devastating effect on our relationships and ourselves. Let's work together to master that energy and have it serve you instead of being victimized by it. A psychosomatic approach that deals with the body, as well as the mind will help reveal and explore the underlying sources of anger and empower you to make better choices when it shows up.

I offer supportive anger management counselling in a non-judgmental environment for individuals who want to understand and better manage their anger. Together, we explore the triggers and underlying emotions behind anger while building practical tools for calm, clear communication, and emotional regulation. Drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and relational approaches, I help clients respond to difficult situations with greater control, patience, and healthier ways of expressing their needs.