Jack Chiu, AHPRA

Jack Chiu is a clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor who brings a gentle, authentic and warm approach to clinical work. He places strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, viewing the relationship between therapist and client as a key ingredient for meaningful change, and aims to attune to each person’s hopes and needs as they co-create their therapeutic path.

Jack draws on a range of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches and attachment-based styles. He uses these methods flexibly in session, whether the focus is on using structured, evidence-informed techniques to achieve concrete goals or on offering a reflective, accepting space to better understand patterns and responses.

He provides therapy for trauma, mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, addictions, relationship issues and life transitions, and works with both adult and adolescent clients. His background spans the not-for-profit sector, corporate settings, education, community clinics and private practice. He has managed clinical teams and now offers training and supervision to psychologists and other mental health practitioners.

The directory lists AHPRA among his credentials - AHPRA is the national body that registers health practitioners in Australia. Jack’s approach combines warmth with practical, evidence-informed strategies tailored to the needs of each person.

Evidence-informed approaches for online counselling

Jack uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify personal values and take committed actions that align with what matters to them. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions because it emphasises psychological flexibility and meaningful goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and emotional regulation. This approach helps clients explore attachment styles and develop more secure ways of relating, which can be especially relevant for relationship difficulties, family problems and attachment issues.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviours and feelings and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful cycles. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns and can be adapted for both short-term goals and longer-term work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Jack will work with you to identify what fits best based on your needs, goals and preferences, and may combine elements of different therapies as appropriate with input from appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time and increase access for people in different locations, while preserving the therapeutic focus and continuity of care.