- Warm collaborative style
- Evidence-based techniques
- English and Portuguese
About Jacques
Jacques Silva is a social worker and mental health clinician who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, addiction and the effects of trauma. He works in Australia and speaks English and Portuguese. Jacques uses a warm, respectful style to create a space where people can talk about difficult experiences and start to make changes.
His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens to how problems show up day to day, then helps people build skills to manage emotions, cope with stress and reduce unhelpful patterns. Jacques draws on trauma-informed care and strengths-based practice alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions.
Jacques has five years of clinical experience in public mental health services in Australia. That background means he is familiar with common crises, complex life changes and ongoing mental health concerns. He focuses on helping people improve functioning and wellbeing rather than offering quick fixes.
He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues. Jacques aims to help people feel heard and understood while they build resilience and practical strategies.
Getting started involves a straightforward conversation about your main concerns and goals. Jacques works in a collaborative way so people can choose approaches that suit their situation and daily life.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Jacques draws on trauma-informed care to help people understand how past distress affects their thinking and behaviour. This approach focuses on safety, pacing and recognising triggers so someone can move forward at a manageable rate.He also uses strengths-based practice, which looks for existing skills and resources a person already has. Sessions focus on building those strengths into day-to-day coping and problem solving, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacques will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels workable. Together they adapt techniques so the work fits the client’s needs and life circumstances.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Talk with Jacques about what will best fit your routine and goals before your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacques commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and anger. He also works with related issues such as attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
Jacques uses a warm, respectful and collaborative style. He combines trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice and evidence-based techniques to build practical skills and resilience.
What kind of background does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of experience working in public mental health services in Australia. That experience includes supporting people through complex life transitions and distressing events.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He is listed with the AASW and is based in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients supported?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.