Anger management counselling
I’m Michael Elwan, an Accredited Social Worker offering online anger management counselling through individual EMDR therapy. I work with adults across Australia in English, Arabic or both.
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You may react sharply in situations that feel familiar, remain angry after an argument, or notice that your responses are affecting relationships or work. We look at what happens before, during and after those moments, including the effects on other people and the changes you want to make.
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I completed advanced EMDR training directly with Graham Taylor, a pioneer of EMDR in Australia, through Therapist Training. Graham trained with EMDR founder Francine Shapiro and helped deliver Australia’s first EMDR training in 1992. My training includes structured case consultation.
I was also named 2025 Social Worker of the Year at the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) National Excellence Awards.​
Session information
$150 for 60 minutes, including your first appointment
First appointment: assessment and preparation
Secure online sessions in English, Arabic or both
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does individual therapy work?
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Who this is for
Adults seeking individual help because anger or their responses to it are affecting everyday life, relationships or work. This service begins with assessment, rather than assuming EMDR is the right approach for everyone who feels angry.
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Understanding patterns and effects
We examine when anger arises, what you notice before reacting, what you do and what follows. Your actions and their effects on others remain part of the work, alongside understanding your own experience.
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When EMDR may be suitable
We explore whether earlier distressing experiences are relevant to your current reactions and could be a focus for individual EMDR therapy. Assessment and preparation come before memory processing. We discuss referral if another service would be more appropriate.
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Online appointments and language
Appointments take place by secure video across Australia. You can speak English, Arabic or both. We discuss privacy, access needs and whether online delivery suits your circumstances and the proposed work.
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Fees and referrals
Individual EMDR appointments are $150 for 60 minutes, including your first appointment. No GP referral is required. Medicare rebates are not available, and there is no requirement to buy a package of sessions.
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Safety and violence boundaries
Concerns about coercive control, intimidation or violence require specialist assessment and support. Individual EMDR therapy does not replace a family violence behaviour change program. LEXs is not an emergency or crisis response service.
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Book your first appointment
Book a paid 60-minute EMDR appointment for $150. Your first session includes assessment and preparation. For a practical question about the service or booking, send a brief enquiry.
Questions about anger management therapy
Awards & Recognition
2025 AASW National Excellence Awards​
Social Worker of the Year
Winner
2025 WA Mental Health Award
Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration
Winner
2026 Suicide Prevention Australia WA LiFE Award
Outstanding Contribution Individual
WA recipient
2026 Western Australian Multicultural Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement
Winner