Anger Management Therapy in Derby
Yes, you can get one to one anger management therapy in Derby without a waiting list or a group course: sessions with James Harris run at Wilson Street in the city centre or online, and the first one is free. Anger is usually a surface emotion, so the work goes underneath it, to the fear, hurt, shame or unmet need that is actually firing the response.
BACP-registered · In-person Derby · Online UK · Confidential
More than just count to ten
Lid pressing techniques have a place but rarely create lasting change on their own. We use hypnotherapy, EMDR and NLP to address what is driving the reactivity, alongside practical skills for the moment itself, so calm becomes more available rather than a constant act of discipline.
What anger management therapy looks like in practice
Most people who look for an anger management therapist are not angry all the time. They are fine for days, then something small lands on something big and they say or do things they regret. The regret often turns into shame, and shame is one of the most common fuels for the next outburst. Breaking that loop is the heart of the work.
Early sessions are practical: noticing the physical warning signs, buying a few seconds before reacting, and finding words for what is going on underneath. Later, where anger is tied to older experiences, approaches such as EMDR and hypnotherapy can help the nervous system stop treating ordinary frustrations as threats. Everything is explained first and nothing is used without your agreement.
What this can help with
- ✓Quick-trigger anger
- ✓Anger at partner or kids you regret afterwards
- ✓Road rage
- ✓Workplace anger
- ✓Anger linked to old trauma
- ✓Suppressed anger that leaks sideways
- ✓Shame after losing your temper
How sessions are structured
- Step 1
Map the trigger pattern
What sets it off, what happens in your body just before, and what does it cost you when it lands?
- Step 2
Find the root
Often anger is a learned response to something older. We name it and work with it at your pace.
- Step 3
Rewire
Hypnosis and EMDR to soften the trigger; NLP for new in the moment responses you can actually reach for.
What clients say
★★★★★"I decided to seek structured support and expertise — highly recommend James."
★★★★★"Working with James has been incredibly helpful for my anxiety. He creates a calm, supportive environment."
★★★★★"Therapy with James helped me understand myself and overcome patterns I'd struggled with for years."
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable if it's court-mandated?+
Please get in touch. We can discuss whether this approach fits your requirement.
Will my partner need to attend?+
No. This is individual work focused on you.
How long does it take?+
It varies with what is behind the anger and how long it has been going on. Progress is reviewed together as you go, and there is no fixed course you are locked into.
Is it just for men?+
No. Anger affects people of every gender. Some men find it easier to start with something practical, and sessions can begin exactly there.
Is anger management therapy the same as a group course?+
No. Group courses teach general skills to a room. One to one therapy looks at your particular triggers and history in private.
What if someone is at risk?+
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 999. Therapy supports change but is not an emergency service.
Ready to take the first step?
Two minutes. No forms. No pressure. Just a conversation.