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"Anger"

About: Ealing IAPT

(as the patient),

For the longest time I can remember, I have struggled to deal with my anger/temper. I tried many different things to try and cope with it, typically avoiding situations that would or could trigger it so as to not let it arise or get the better of me. 

My therapist taught me that is not the best way to deal with it. Running from a situation or something is not the way. It's to face it and act accordingly when faced with the exact challenges I dread facing day in day out. 

My anger has always been something that has got the better of me. Since seeing Richard and having him explain some excellent techniques and display his confidence in me being able to achieve implementing them, I have genuinely felt a lot better in my day to day life. 

In fact, one of the things I feel most empowered by is when I am faced with a situation that would normally rattle my feathers, I am calm, cool and collected. So much so that my friends and family can notice a huge difference in the way I am. It empowers me because I now realise the importance of being this way, as apposed to thinking irrationally. 

My therapist was excellent. First class therapist. His approach and his explanations of ‘how and why’ are brilliant.

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Response from Mandy Hewey, Senior CBT Therapist, Ealing IAPT, West London NHS Trust 4 years ago
Mandy Hewey
Senior CBT Therapist, Ealing IAPT,
West London NHS Trust
Submitted on 14/06/2019 at 15:40
Published on Care Opinion at 15:40


Dear DeeAyEn,

Thank you for taking your time to let us know about your experience in having treatment with Richard, it is good to hear that he has made such a positive difference in you life in helping you to manage you anger. This is a great achievement especially that your friends and family have noticed the difference in you. Well done for taking this step and for you own efforts.

Richard is indeed a first class therapist and I will ensure that he knows of your feedback. We all at Ealing IAPT hope that you continue utilising all the techniques which you have acquired during therapy and wish you well in your onward journey.

Kind regards

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