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 Longueville

Emotional dysregulation in children in Longueville can leave families feeling exhausted, confused and unsure how to help. Big emotional reactions, intense outbursts, shutdowns or difficulty calming down often signal that a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed rather than misbehaving.

Jhodi is a Sydney-based adolescent therapist and social worker who supports children and teens struggling with emotional regulation. Her sessions provide a calm, reassuring environment where young people can explore their emotions safely and begin learning how to manage them.

Why Choose Us for Emotional Dysregulation in Children Longueville

Jhodi uses trauma-aware, child-focused approaches that prioritise emotional safety. She helps children feel understood rather than corrected, which is essential for long-term regulation.

Our Emotional Regulation Support

Therapy supports anger, anxiety, tearfulness, irritability, avoidance, clinginess and rapid mood shifts. Sessions help children recognise early emotional signals and practise calming strategies that actually work in daily life.

How Emotional Regulation Therapy Works

Children learn to identify triggers, slow emotional escalation and regain a sense of control. Therapy focuses on strengthening emotional awareness and resilience over time.

Benefits of Working With Us

Families experience calmer homes, fewer emotional explosions and improved connection. Parents gain confidence in responding effectively during moments of overwhelm.

FAQs About Emotional Dysregulation in Children Longueville

Is this normal behaviour? It’s common and very supportable.
Does therapy involve parents? Yes, parent guidance is included.
How long does progress take? Varies for each child.
Is this suitable for teens too? Absolutely.
Will strategies work at home? Yes, they’re practical and realistic.

Get Started with Emotional Dysregulation Support Today

For compassionate support in Longueville, contact Jhodi on 0410 763 612 to address emotional dysregulation in children.

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.

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.

A Space for
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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