- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- English and Portuguese
About Jacques
Jacques Silva is an AASW social worker with five years' practice in Australia. He works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. Jacques also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress.
He previously worked in public mental health services in Australia. That experience involved supporting people through complex life transitions and crisis points. Jacques uses practical conversation to help people manage overwhelming feelings and day-to-day functioning.
His approach draws on trauma-informed care and strengths-based practice alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions he focuses on understanding a person's history, identifying patterns that cause distress, and developing straightforward strategies to manage symptoms and reactions.
Jacques aims for a direct, collaborative way of working. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, learning specific skills to regulate emotions, and planning steps to reduce stressors. He encourages small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
He offers sessions in English and Portuguese. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Jacques draws on trauma-informed care and strengths-based practice alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Trauma-informed care means noticing how past harm affects current reactions and working gently to avoid re-triggering difficult memories. Strengths-based practice focuses on identifying what a person already does well and building on those abilities to manage stress and relationships.Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work include skills for emotional regulation and strategies to manage anxiety and cravings. These approaches teach concrete tools such as grounding exercises, breathing and behavioural steps to reduce unwanted reactions. They are commonly used for stress, anxiety, addiction-related patterns and symptoms arising from trauma.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Jacques will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and together decide which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use fewer devices or select camera-off options when that helps them focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression, plus related issues like attachment, caregiver strain and family of origin problems.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a direct, collaborative style that looks at recent problems and life history. The focus is on practical skills and steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience, including work within public mental health services in Australia supporting people through complex transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.