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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed
About Jacques
AASW social worker with five years' experience. Jacques Silva works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He speaks English and Portuguese and practises in Australia.
Jacques uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed ideas to guide sessions. He focuses on practical steps people can take day to day. Conversations aim to clarify what is causing distress and develop manageable strategies for change.
In sessions he draws on strengths-based practice to identify resources the person already has. He also pays attention to how past experiences influence present responses. That can include attachment issues, dissociation, and effects from domestic violence or family of origin problems.
He has experience from public mental health settings in Australia. That background means he has worked with a range of concerns including drug and alcohol addiction, caregiver stress, fertility and fatherhood issues, and adoption or foster care matters.
Jacques approaches work in a collaborative way. He helps people set clear goals and tests small changes in everyday life. Practical techniques and repeated review are used so people can see what helps and what needs altering.
Sessions are conducted with attention to communication and emotional regulation. He can support people facing control issues, anger, antisocial personality related concerns, and problems with relationships and communication. For international arrangements note he does not accept international clients.
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Therapeutic techniques and remote sessions
Jacques draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and measurable progress. That can include approaches that identify thought and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and depression, explaining how thoughts influence feelings and actions and testing alternatives in daily life. He also uses trauma-informed methods that look at how past events shape current responses and teach grounding and regulation skills to manage strong emotions.Figuring out which method fits best is part of the work. Jacques treats the choice of approach as collaborative. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Therapists who run remote sessions often find it helps people maintain consistency while testing practical changes in their everyday context.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacques specialise in?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression, plus related issues such as attachment and family of origin problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside trauma-informed and strengths-based ideas to develop practical strategies people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jacques has five years' experience working in public mental health services in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.