Anger Management Counselling in New Brunswick

Do you find yourself struggling with anger that feels overwhelming? Are outbursts impacting your relationships, work or overall well-being? If so, anger management counselling might be helpful.

Anger is a natural human emotion, and when expressed healthily, it can even drive positive change. But when anger becomes overwhelming, persistent or leads to harmful decisions, it can take a toll on your life.

Some common reasons people might express anger in unhealthy ways include:

  • Lack of Emotional Regulation Skills: Not knowing how to calm down, express needs or set boundaries without aggression.

  • Unresolved Trauma or Past Experiences: Childhood or past traumas can lead to anger as a learned or default coping strategy.

  • Chronic Stress and Burnout: Excessive stress can lower tolerance for frustration and escalate mild irritations into explosive outbursts.

  • Feeling Powerless or Out of Control: Anger can serve as a quick way to feel in charge, even though it damages relationships.

  • Underlying Mental Health Issues: Conditions like anxiety, depression, or substance use can amplify anger and erode self-control.

By recognizing these root causes, you can start taking meaningful steps to break unhelpful patterns, foster healthier communication, and rebuild trust in your relationships. Learning to manage anger effectively can improve your relationships, enhance your career and even benefit your physical and mental health. Our anger management counselling provides a safe, supportive space to help you understand your triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and regain control of your emotions.

How we can help

Our anger management therapy sessions help individuals:

  • Identify triggers and underlying causes of anger

  • Develop healthier ways to express emotions

  • Improve communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Reduce stress and frustration in daily life

WHO WE WORK WITH

  • Individuals with Persistent Anger: Anyone experiencing chronic irritability, resentment or frequent outbursts—whether in personal or professional settings.

  • Couples and Families: People navigating anger-related challenges that create tension, blame or communication breakdowns at home.

  • Working Professionals: Professionals facing stress-related anger in the workplace.

  • Youth: Teens and young adults struggling with emotional regulation.

  • Veterans and First Responders: Individuals who have experienced high-intensity or traumatic situations, which can contribute to anger or aggression.

  • Anyone Seeking Personal Growth: Even if anger is not constant, those who wish to improve emotional regulation, communication and relationship skills can benefit greatly from learning new coping mechanisms and assertiveness tools.

We offer in-person anger management counselling in Saint John and Fredericton, as well as online across New Brunswick. 

How Anger Management Counselling Works

The first step in connecting with an anger management counsellor in Fredericton or Saint John is to fill out this form. Based on your requirements, we’ll match you with someone we feel is best suited to help you. 

‍We use evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies, to help you regain control over your emotions. Our compassionate therapists provide personalized guidance to support your journey toward a calmer, more balanced life.‍

Counselling sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer. Sessions typically run 50 minutes long. How often you attend sessions is discussed collaboratively and is based on your needs and schedule. You are always in control of your therapy, working at your own pace, and can choose the frequency and length to best suit your needs.

How much does anger management counselling cost? 

Therapy sessions with a registered social worker (RSW) or licensed counselling therapist (LCT) are $150 for 50 minutes. 

Is anger management counselling covered by insurance?

Our counselling fees are not covered by Medicare but are covered by many extended health insurance plans.

Our clinic has therapists who are either registered social workers (RSW) or Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT).

You must check your specific plan for what you have coverage for, as coverage is different for each policy. Verify that your plan covers counselling/therapy with a MSW, RSW or LCT. Your insurance may state you have coverage for clinical counsellor or psychotherapist, which would cover LCT or social worker. 

We also offer direct billing with many different insurance companies, which allows you to keep more money in your pocket. We can direct bill Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Canada Life, Claim Secure, Chamber of Commerce, Work Safe, NIHB, Department of Social Development, and more provided your plan is set up for direct billing. You are still responsible for any co-pay amounts at the time of service.  

About Laura Gatien & Associates

At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.

Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.

Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.

We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.

Our Therapists

  • “It's affordable, respectful, and helpful for a wide variety of people. I would recommend it for anyone struggling with personal emotional or mental issues.”

  • “My therapist has helped me uncover and overcome so many obstacles.”

  • “Everyone is so helpful, and my counsellor is great.”

  • “The therapist that I have is helpful and very supportive.”

  • “I’ve shopped around for counsellors and I’ve found two, with your firm, who have been very helpful and have allowed me to stick with therapy this time.”

  • “I’ve been attending virtual sessions for the last few years and I couldn’t be more grateful to the service and my counsellor.”

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Anger doesn’t have to control your life. Let’s work together to turn anger into understanding and control. Book a confidential consultation today and start building healthier emotional responses for a better tomorrow.