- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed practice
About Jacques
Jacques Silva is an AASW social worker with five years' experience in Australian mental health settings. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He speaks English and Portuguese and has worked in public mental health services.
Jacques focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. He helps people name what is happening, spot patterns, and try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are collaborative; he listens and then offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms and practical problems.
His background includes supporting people through complex life transitions and crises. That work exposed him to a wide range of concerns such as attachment difficulties, family of origin issues, caregiving stress, and substance use. He aims to help clients regain stability and improve routine functioning.
Jacques draws on trauma-informed ways of working alongside strengths-based ideas and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He does not rely on jargon; instead he explains methods plainly and practices techniques that clients can use between sessions. This includes tools for emotional regulation, communication and coping with triggers.
People who contact Jacques are often managing feelings of being overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to turn next. He supports practical problem solving around relationships, parenting roles such as fatherhood issues, and life changes like fertility or adoption-related concerns. His approach is professional, direct and focused on what helps now.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Jacques uses trauma-informed ways of working and strengths-based ideas alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Trauma-informed methods focus on understanding how past harm affects current reactions and aim to reduce triggers while improving safety and emotional regulation. Strengths-based practice looks for existing skills and supports to build on, helping people use what already works for them.He also uses evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills for managing anxiety, mood and addictive behaviours. These approaches break problems into manageable steps, offer behavioural experiments, and include strategies for emotional regulation and communication. They suit people who want clear tools to try between sessions and measurable steps forward.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jacques will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match the person's needs. He checks in and adapts methods as the work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or childcare, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy going alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacques help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression and related areas such as attachment and family of origin issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Jacques uses plain, practical conversations and collaborative problem solving. He focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working in Australian public mental health services and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients book with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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