Anger Management
Learn to Manage Anger in Healthy, Productive Ways
Anger is a natural human emotion—it can even be helpful when it signals that something’s wrong. But when anger becomes overwhelming or uncontrollable, it can damage relationships, impact mental health, and leave you feeling out of control.
You may have heard:
- You’re just overreacting.
- Anger makes you a bad person.
- It’s not that big of a deal—just calm down.
The truth? Anger isn’t the problem—it’s how we express and respond to it that matters. At Refresh Counselling, we help you explore your triggers and develop healthy ways to cope, express, and communicate your emotions.
How Therapy Helps You Take Back Control
Anger can feel like it takes over your body and your mind. Therapy gives you the tools to understand your reactions, defuse emotional triggers, and build calm, constructive responses—especially when it matters most.
At Refresh Counselling, we help you:
- Recognize anger patterns and personal triggers
- Develop emotional regulation and self-control
- Communicate more clearly without escalation
- Repair and strengthen important relationships
- Build tools for long-term emotional balance and self-awareness
Beside You On Your Journey
We provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore your emotions, heal from past wounds, and overcome internal or external challenges. Our team of registered Calgary Psychologists and Counsellors are here to walk beside you—offering compassionate care, professional insight, and evidence-based strategies to help you move forward.
Common Reasons People Seek Counselling
Our clients come to us with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Boundaries
- Cancer
- Cultural Issues
- Decision-Making
- Depression
- Eating Issues
- Emotional Regulation
- Family of Origin Issues
- Fear
- Guilt
- Shame
- Grief & Loss
- Parenting Issues
- Perfectionism
- Phobias
- Relationships
- Self-Care
- Self-Development
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Problems
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work & Career
Whether you’re dealing with one issue or a mix of interconnected challenges, our therapists help you unpack what’s really going on and create a path forward—rooted in self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.
What to Expect from Your Therapy Journey
Every person’s path is different. Our registered Psychologists and Counsellors use a customized approach to fit your unique situation and goals. While your experience will be your own, many clients find therapy helpful in:
- Processing past traumas and losses
- Exploring core emotions and unmet needs
- Developing healthier thinking patterns
- Improving emotional regulation and communication
- Building coping skills and resilience
- Gaining clarity around identity, values, and direction
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches We Use
We draw on a range of proven therapeutic models to support your growth, including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Reshape negative thoughts and build better behaviours
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Understand and express your emotions in healthier ways
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Identify strengths and set practical, future-focused goals
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Heal from trauma and reduce distress tied to painful memories
- Building coping skills and resilience
- Gaining clarity around identity, values, and direction
Why Choose Refresh Counselling?
Mental Health Matters
We’re passionate about helping people heal—with genuine care, empathy, and respect for every journey.
Licensed & Certified
You can trust that our therapists are not only qualified but committed to staying informed and improving their practice.
Holistic & Collaborative
Our care is rooted in a holistic view of well-being, nurturing every part of you with the help of our dedicated team.
Specialized Care
With varied specialties, our team tailors care to each client—drawing from approaches like EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, and more.
Meet the Team
Below is a list of our Therapists who can help navigate and support individual therapy.
Robyn Manzano
MA, Registered Psychologist
Karyn Zuidhof
MA, Registered Psychologist
Stephanie Archer
MC, Registered Psychologist
Sara Alia
MC, Registered Psychologist
Emma Lavoie
MC, Registered Social Worker
Faye Archer Wilson
MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Ray Pan
MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Cynthia Baroud
MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Karthika Murthy
MC, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Shelley Liu
M.Sc, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Katie Laird
MC, Registered Psychologist
Stefani Sulaver
MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Shauna Greene
MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Channel Your Anger Into Growth
Have Questions About Therapy?
Not at all. Everyone needs help sometimes. You may have had some skills or strengths that you’ve used to deal with challenges before, but for whatever reason, those aren’t working right now. Perhaps what you are dealing with right now feels overwhelming and you are unable to access your past strengths. Through your relationship with your counsellor and the process of therapy, you can explore the challenges you are facing and find your inner strength or develop new skills and strategies to find healing.
We offer Direct Billing to several different insurance providers. Generally, direct billing is determined by the therapist's designation. Below is a list of the current direct bill breakdowns.
- All Clinicians direct bill to: Alberta Blue Cross & GreenShield
- R. (Prov) Psych direct bills to: only Alberta Blue Cross & Greenshield
- Registered Psychologists direct bills to: Alberta Blue Cross, Greenshield, insurers part of Telus eclaims (Manulife, Canada Life, Desjardins, Industrial Alliance)
If your sessions cannot be direct billed, we will provide you with a receipt you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, assuming your policy allows for the proper coverage.
Occasionally, some insurance companies ask for a little more information about your therapist to confirm their coverage for services. If that happens, please email our office with the specific information you will require and we will be happy to provide that to you.
(Please note: we cannot guarantee direct billing or insurance coverage - we always recommend confirming coverage with your specific provider)