Purging of the emotions (9)

I believe the answer is:

catharsis

(Other definitions for catharsis that I've seen before include "cleansing'" , "emotional event" , "Purification - is rash act (anag)" , "purging process" , "relief of tensions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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