If you struggle with anger issues then you may be able to get anger management help via the NHS.
But sadly, as with all things free, there are pros and cons.
The Good News
Not many people know this, but you can get access to free psychological therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS.
This NHS service can be used to get help with anger management and also for other mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety or depression.
And you don’t even have to go in to see your GP either as you can now refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service.
Click here to search for anger management therapists on the NHS.
Depending on where you live, you’ll also need to be aged 16, 17, 18 or over. You need to check this with individual services.
Children and young people who aren’t eligible for psychological therapies can get support with mental and emotional problems from their local child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS).
The Bad News
Due to the substantially high demand put on the NHS for mental health services, the waiting times can be very long.
I speak to people daily who have been on the waiting list for a while, some of them for longer than a year.
In addition to this, there’s also a good chance you might not be able to hand-select your therapist which can really have a negative impact on how effective the therapy will be for you.
I cannot stress how important it is to try and get help urgently if anger issues are affecting your overall quality of life.
Alternatives to Anger Management on the NHS
If your budget allows for it, you should seek anger management help from a private professional coach, therapist or counsellor like myself.
I help people with anger management on a daily basis and many have also tried anger management on the NHS or via other private therapists without success.
Click here to read more about my anger management coaching service. You will also be able to book a free 30-minute consultation call with me too.
If you’re more into self-help then my free guide on how to control your anger might be worth a read.
Need Urgent Help?
If you need urgent help, you can always call Samaritans free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.