Jhodi Kirk - Social Worker/Therapist

Jhodi Kirk - Social Worker/Therapist

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, especially when dealing with trauma and mental health concerns.
The Tattoo’d Therapist provides therapy for all ages, specialising in adolescent trauma support in a non judgemental and safe environment

Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards

Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards support helps young people who experience intense emotions, frequent outbursts or difficulty calming themselves. These reactions are often signs of an overwhelmed nervous system rather than misbehaviour. With the right support, children and teens can learn to manage emotions more effectively.
Jhodi, a Sydney-based adolescent therapist and social worker, provides calm, trauma-aware therapy for families in St Leonards. Her approach helps young people understand their emotions and develop regulation skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Why Choose Us for Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards

Jhodi focuses on emotional regulation rather than punishment or control. Therapy is compassionate, developmentally appropriate and tailored to each child’s needs.

Our Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards

Support includes identifying emotional triggers, recognising early signs of overwhelm and learning practical calming strategies. Parents receive guidance to reinforce emotional regulation at home.

Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards

Therapy begins with understanding emotional patterns, followed by skill-building to improve self-regulation, resilience and emotional awareness over time.

Benefits of Working with Us

Children experience fewer emotional outbursts, improved coping skills and increased confidence. Families notice calmer interactions and stronger emotional connection.

FAQs About Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards

Is this normal behaviour? Yes, many children struggle with regulation.
Does therapy involve parents? Yes.
Is it suitable for teens? Absolutely.
How long does therapy take? Varies by child.
Is it trauma-aware? Yes.

Get Started with Emotional Dysregulation in Children St Leonards Today

Contact Jhodi on 0410 763 612 or email jhodi@thetattoodtherapist.net to support your child today.

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, especially when dealing with trauma and mental health concerns.
The Tattoo’d Therapist provides therapy for all ages, specialising in adolescent trauma support in a non judgemental and safe environment

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The Tattoo’D Therapist is a sole practitioner holding a Bachelor of Social Work, bringing over 20 years of dedicated clinical experience in mental health and therapy.

20+ Years Expertise

Deep experience in adolescent counselling.

20+ Years Expertise

Targeted Therapies

Get effective CBT, ACT, etc., and risk assessment.

Targeted Therapies

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Troubles weighing you down? Let's chat it out together.

Your Safe Space

Trauma & Mental
Health Support

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, especially when dealing with trauma and mental health concerns. The Tattoo’D Therapist offers support and understanding in a safe space for you to be heard. Let’s start today, give me a call or shoot me an email.

Trauma & Mental
Health Support

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, especially when dealing with trauma and mental health concerns. The Tattoo’D Therapist offers support and understanding in a safe space for you to be heard. Let’s start today, give me a call or shoot me an email.

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How I help

Counselling

Specialised Youth Support

Diverse Therapeutic Approaches

Risk & Suicide Assessment

"Change what you can, manage what you can’t” - Raymond McCauley, Scientist.
Good mental health is learning strategies to manage in everyday life. Let The Tattoo’d Therapist assist you with the hassles of daily life.
Change what you can, manage what you can’t”- Raymond McCauley, Scientist.
Good mental health is learning strategies to manage in everyday life. Let The Tattoo’d Therapist assist you with the hassles of daily life.

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your thoughts

Thoughts troubling you? Come and have a chat with me, we can work it out together.

A Space for
your thoughts

Thoughts troubling you? Come and have a chat with me, we can work it out together.
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