Working with Your Anger
Virtual & In-Person Somatic, Trauma-Informed Counselling in Comox Valley, BC
When Anger Feels Bigger Than You Want It to Be
Anger is not a problem in itself. It is a signal from the nervous system that something feels unsafe, unfair, overwhelming, or unmet.
But when anger comes out in ways that feel explosive, sharp, constant, or out of your control, it can strain relationships, create shame, or leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
Anger therapy at B-rooted offers a body-based and trauma-informed way to work with anger without suppressing it or letting it run your life. We help you understand what your anger is protecting, what it needs, and how to respond to it with more choice and steadiness.
How Anger Might Be Showing Up for You:
Feeling irritated, tense, or on edge much of the time
Sudden outbursts that feel bigger than the situation
Anger that turns inward as shame, self criticism, or withdrawal
Difficulty calming down once you feel activated
Feeling misunderstood or not heard in important relationships
Regret or confusion about things you have said or done in anger
What Becomes Possible
Our approach to anger therapy is somatic and trauma-informed. We do not try to get rid of anger. We help you build the capacity to notice it earlier, stay present with it, and understand what it is asking for.
As your nervous system becomes more regulated, anger becomes less overwhelming and more informative. It becomes something you can listen to rather than something that controls you.
Less Explosive Reactions
You notice more space between feeling anger and acting on it. Reactions feel less intense and more manageable.
Greater Emotional Awareness
You become more aware of what sits underneath your anger, such as hurt, fear, grief, or unmet needs.
Improved Communication and Boundaries
You are more able to express yourself clearly and directly without attacking or withdrawing.
More Calm in Your Body
Your system feels less tense and braced. It becomes easier to settle after activation.
Less Shame and More Self Trust
You feel less afraid of your anger and more trusting of your ability to work with strong emotions in a healthy way.
Meet the Team
Jennifer Shillington
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Founder & Therapist
About Jennifer
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an M.A in Counselling and Spirituality completed in 2012. I am the founder and vision behind B-rooted Counselling. The compass that guides my work is the notion that we are our own healers and therefore sovereign agents in our innate healing.
Lisa Kenzie
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Therapist
About Lisa
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a Master's of Art's in Counselling Psychology. I believe in connection, and that the natural interrelatedness of all things invites our conscious attention. Deeply committed to the nurturance of sustainable relational landscapes, I work with those exploring intimacy, attachment dynamics, personal growth, and the complexities of human connection.
Joslyn Kilborn
Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
Therapist
About Joslyn
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with an MA in Psychotherapy and Spirituality. My approach is body-led and leans heavily on the gifts of the embodied imagination as a tool of inquiry. I believe in the human adventure, that people are processes, life takes practice and that our suffering has the opportunity to transform us.
Patty Rooney
Registered Therapeutic Counselor (RTC)
Therapist
About Patty
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT). I believe every individual has something unique and valuable to offer the world. By embarking on a healing journey, we can reconnect with our essence. I hold an unwavering belief in each person’s inherent worth and capacity for growth.
Why B-rooted?
We offer a holistic, somatic approach to therapy that gently supports the healing of your mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in compassion and curiosity, our work honours your body’s natural wisdom and capacity to heal—guiding you back to a place of calm, connection, and inner balance.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and create space for your innate resilience, clarity, and wholeness to emerge. This is a journey back to your most embodied, authentic self.
Rooted in your healing.
Grounded in your truth.
Reach Out to Us Today
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Location
Sessions provided virtually throughout Canada
In-person sessions held at:
3091 Coburn Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 9N8
Contact
250-531-0933
info@brooted.com