Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso, PACFA

Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso is a registered clinical counsellor and art therapist with 14 years of community practice across Australia. She has worked with people affected by women’s health concerns, sexual assault and domestic violence, military service experiences, disability, chronic health conditions, carers, and students in both high school and university settings.

Her therapeutic manner is gentle and adaptable, taking cues from each person about what they are ready to explore. Whether clients are navigating complex relationship dynamics, seeking to change persistent patterns, needing encouragement to take practical steps, or simply wanting to be witnessed in what they are experiencing, she meets them where they are.

Jacqueline listens closely to the lived meaning that unfolds in a person’s life, tracking the undercurrent of experience to support gradual evolution and change. Her practice is largely informed by Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems, and she is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - approaches she blends to suit individual needs. When clients request creative interventions, she can incorporate art-based methods into the therapeutic process.

The directory lists PACFA among her credentials, which indicates affiliation with a national counselling and psychotherapy association. Jacqueline encourages those considering support to reach out when they feel ready, offering a steady, compassionate presence as clients take steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Existential Therapy to inform her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build practical skills to act in line with those values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts of a person’s inner world and works with those parts to reduce internal conflict and promote self-leadership - often helpful for trauma, patterns of behaviour, and self-esteem issues. Existential Therapy focuses on meaning, choice and responsibility, supporting people facing life purpose questions, grief, and major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. Jacqueline listens to each client’s goals, preferences and needs and tailors interventions accordingly, working together to determine which methods feel most helpful and appropriate. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt these approaches to suit a client’s pace and comfort.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and geographic constraints, while still receiving ongoing support from a dedicated therapist who can guide practical steps, creative interventions and relational work from a distance.