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 Chatswood

Emotional Dysregulation in Children Chatswood focuses on helping young people who experience intense emotions, frequent outbursts or difficulty calming themselves. Big reactions, mood swings, shutdowns or irritability can be distressing for both children and families, particularly when emotions seem to escalate without warning. Supportive therapy helps children and teens regain emotional balance and confidence.

Why Choose Us for Emotional Dysregulation in Children Chatswood

Jhodi is a Sydney-based adolescent therapist and social worker who supports children and teens across Chatswood and Willoughby. Her calm, trauma-aware approach helps young people feel safe while learning to understand and regulate their emotions without shame or blame.

Our Emotional Regulation Therapy Services

Therapy supports children experiencing anger, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional shutdowns or rapid mood changes. Sessions focus on emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, coping strategies and resilience-building, alongside practical parent guidance.

How Therapy Works

Jhodi works with your child to identify emotional triggers and early warning signs of overwhelm. Therapy then introduces simple, age-appropriate tools to help regulate emotions and feel more in control during challenging moments.

Benefits of Working with Us

Children gain confidence managing emotions, while parents feel supported with clear strategies that reduce conflict and improve connection at home.

FAQs About Emotional Dysregulation in Children Chatswood

Is emotional dysregulation behavioural?
No, it reflects an overwhelmed nervous system.

Do parents receive guidance?
Yes, parent support is an essential part of therapy.

Can teens also benefit?
Absolutely, adolescents commonly experience dysregulation.

Get Started with Emotional Dysregulation Support Today

If strong emotions are affecting your child’s wellbeing, help is available. Contact Jhodi on 0410 763 612 for emotional dysregulation therapy in Chatswood and Sydney.

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.

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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.

Our Services

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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