Anger Management Psychologist - Telehealth Australia-wide
Dr Gus Norris provides evidence-based psychological treatment for adults experiencing anger-related difficulties, including intense emotional reactions, relationship conflict, workplace difficulties, and problems managing frustration. He is a Sydney-based Clinical Psychologist supporting adults across Australia via telehealth consultations.
Support for anger that is practical, structured, and evidence-based
Anger is a natural human emotion. It becomes problematic when it is felt too frequently, too intensely, lasts too long, or is expressed in ways that cause harm or serious disruption.
Problem anger can affect relationships, family life, work, decision-making, wellbeing, and in some cases may contribute to legal issues or professional consequences. For many people, anger is not simply about "losing control". It is often connected to patterns of interpretation, expectation, frustration, threat, unfairness, and deeply held beliefs about how situations "should" unfold. Anger can also occur alongside low mood or anxiety.
CBT for anger management focuses on understanding these patterns and developing more effective psychological treatment strategies.
Dr Norris provides a calm, structured, and evidence-based approach for adults seeking help with anger-related difficulties.
Anger management support - Sydney-based, telehealth Australia-wide
Dr Norris works with adults across Australia who are seeking professional help with anger, conflict, emotional regulation, and related difficulties.
All consultations are conducted by video call, so you can contact the practice from anywhere in Australia.
- Confidential telehealth consultations
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- CBT-based treatment for anger management
- Available Australia-wide via video call
How CBT can help with anger management
CBT for anger management helps people identify the thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that contribute to angry responses. It is based on the understanding that the way a person interprets a situation can strongly influence how they feel and how they behave.
The approach used by Dr Norris has been shaped by the tailored CBT model developed by his colleagues, Clinical Psychologists Dr Steven Laurent and Professor Ross Menzies, to address the challenges associated with excessive anger. Dr Norris has used this approach for many years in clinical practice.
A central focus is recognising the cognitive processes that can turn an everyday event into an angry response. Over time and with practice, changing unhelpful patterns of thinking can help people manage emotional responses and behaviour more effectively.
The APS notes that the most common therapies for problem anger include CBT, relaxation-skills training, life-skills training, and relationship-based approaches where communication or relationships have been affected.
A targeted approach to anger, conflict, and emotional responses
Treatment is tailored to the individual and may involve identifying the specific thinking patterns and behaviours that contribute to anger.
Cognitive patterns commonly explored
- "shoulding" - applying rigid or unrealistic rules to situations
- Catastrophising or assuming the worst
- Difficulty recognising the costs of anger
- Reduced empathy in moments of conflict
- Rigid beliefs about fairness, respect, or control
- Low mindful engagement during emotionally charged situations
Practical treatment strategies
- Identifying anger triggers and escalation patterns
- Recognising the thoughts that intensify anger
- Challenging distorted or rigid interpretations
- Developing more balanced responses to difficult situations
- Building strategies to reduce the frequency and intensity of anger episodes
- Improving awareness of the consequences of angry reactions
The goal is not to remove anger entirely. Anger can be a normal and understandable emotion. Treatment focuses on reducing harmful patterns and helping the person respond in ways that are more deliberate, constructive, and aligned with their longer-term values.
Anger can affect more than the moment itself
Anger problems often have consequences beyond the immediate emotional reaction. They can affect close relationships, parenting, professional reputation, workplace communication, decision-making, and general wellbeing.
People may seek anger management support when they begin to notice that anger is damaging trust, creating repeated conflict, or leading to regret after difficult interactions. Loved ones are often the people most affected by angry responses, even when the person does not intend to cause harm.
CBT-based anger treatment aims to reduce the immediate impact of anger while also supporting healthier interpersonal patterns over time. This can contribute to better communication, improved relationships, and more stable emotional responses.
This service may be helpful if you are experiencing
Adults often seek treatment with Dr Norris when one or more of the following are present:
- Anger that feels too frequent, intense, or difficult to control
- Repeated conflict with a partner, family member, colleague, or friend
- Regret after angry outbursts or emotionally charged interactions
- Anger affecting work, relationships, parenting, or legal matters
- Difficulty stepping back once frustration escalates
- Rigid thinking about fairness, respect, or how others 'should' behave
- Concern that anger is affecting wellbeing or quality of life
The goal of treatment is not simply to "calm down", but to understand what drives anger and build practical strategies for responding differently.
Why many patients seek evidence-based anger management treatment
People often seek anger management treatment when anger begins to affect relationships, work, self-respect, or the ability to respond calmly in difficult situations.
Clearer understanding
Understand the thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and triggers that may be contributing to angry responses.
Improved relationships
Work toward reducing conflict and improving interactions with the people most affected by anger.
More deliberate responses
Build skills to pause, reassess, and respond more effectively instead of reacting automatically.
Long-term emotional resilience
Develop practical strategies that support healthier interpersonal patterns and better quality of life over time.
Why choose Dr Gus Norris for anger management treatment
Dr Norris has had a longstanding interest in anger treatment through his work co-supervising the PhD of Dr Steven Laurent and his ongoing professional work with Professor Ross Menzies.
He has treated many individuals experiencing anger-related difficulties over the course of his career and has used the tailored CBT approach developed by Laurent and Menzies for many years in clinical practice.
For adults seeking an experienced anger management psychologist via telehealth, Dr Norris provides structured telehealth treatment focused on understanding the cognitive and behavioural patterns that contribute to anger and applying practical strategies for change.
Do you need a referral?
A referral is not required to make a private appointment with Dr Norris. However, some patients may be eligible for Medicare rebates if they have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from their GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician. The Australian Government's Better Access initiative provides Medicare benefits to help eligible people access mental health professionals and care, including psychologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Confidential support for anger management - telehealth Australia-wide
If you are looking for an experienced psychologist for anger management, Dr Gus Norris provides a calm, professional, and evidence-based approach focused on understanding anger clearly and developing practical strategies for change. Appointments are available via telehealth video call across Sydney and Australia-wide.