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Kitty Jack-Thomas

Assistant Psychologist

Kitty Jack-Thomas is an Assistant Psychologist and Psychological Coach. She has an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Prior to this, Kitty was a teacher and has educational experience across a range of age groups and cultural contexts in the UK and internationally.

She has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), as well as two other degrees from the University of London. As a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), she abides by the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct. She is also a member of the International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP) and the Association for Coaching (AC).

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Dr. Frank Burbach

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Burbach spent 30 years as a clinician, clinical lead, and service manager in the NHS before moving into the digital mental health sector. He has contributed to national research projects, has developed training courses accredited by the universities of Plymouth and Exeter, and published over 60 academic publications.

Frank has a special interest in working with families and has extensive leadership and research experience in this area including membership of national expert reference groups, the Journal of Family Therapy editorial board and chairing the Association for Family Therapy Ethics Committee.

Build your child’s social, emotional and executive function skills

Clinician-guided, parent-led modules to address your child’s specific needs

Access FREE in-the-moment scripts and an exercise. For only £25, get support with our 5-week Emotional Regulation module.

Our Emotional Regulation module is LIVE on Assembly for Families app

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Exercises

5 evidence-based exercises to build your child’s emotional regulation including a bespoke activity based on your child’s profile. 
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Videos and parent audios

Each module features a video explanation from one of our clinicians, as well as a parent description of how their family completed an exercise.
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Option to book clinician calls

At any point during a module, you can easily book a call with one of our clinicians as soon as same-day for trusted guidance.
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Detailed handouts

In each module, you will find detailed handouts for you to download featuring background information and at home activities.

What is Emotional Regulation?

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage reactions and emotions when feeling frustrated, disappointed or exuberant.  Many children who have difficulties with coordinating their movement or actions also have difficulties with regulating their emotions as the control of emotion and movement are interdependent, particularly before the age of about 7. Children’s frustration at having to follow instructions and keep social rules may be the result of a combination of motor and emotional regulation difficulties. Emotional regulation also depends on the development of the prefrontal cortex, which takes until early adulthood, so it develops gradually through childhood and adolescence. Children who need support with emotional regulation will have frequent outbursts, a short temper, and have an uncooperative attitude. Some children may struggle with emotional regulation both at school and home, while others find it more difficult at home.

  • Emotional awareness, empathy and emotional regulation skills
  • Co-regulation and calming strategies 
  • Agency & working collaboratively

New modules coming soon

  • Self-esteem and well-being
  • Concentration, planning and organisation
  • Sensory processing

Meet our experts

Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.

Assembly was designed by a world class team of cross-functional clinicians and researchers with over 140 years of experience.

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Dr. Frank Burbach
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Burbach spent 30 years as a clinician, clinical lead, and service manager in the NHS. He has a special interest in working with families and has extensive research and leadership experience in this area.
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Kitty Jack-Thomas
Assistant Psychologist
Kitty Jack-Thomas is an Assistant Psychologist, psychological coach and former teacher. She holds an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Well-being and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

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Assembly is not a crisis or psychiatric emergency service. We do not offer clinical diagnoses or clinical care, which is the required intervention for self-harm, suicidal behaviour or thoughts, eating disorders, psychosis, severe depression or other serious mental health conditions. For clinical intervention, contact your GP or Senco for a referral.

If you are concerned about your child's or someone else's safety, call 111, an out of hours GP service or go to your nearest A&E.

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