Cathartic (adj)
kath-ar-tik
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.
Early 17th century (in medical use): via late Latin from Greek kathartikos, from katharsis ‘cleansing’
Example sentences
“He found the whole process quite cathartic.”
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