Jacques Silva, AASW

Jacques Silva is a social worker and mental health clinician who brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and complex life transitions. He has practised within public mental health services in Australia, where he developed practical skills helping clients manage emotional regulation, relationship challenges, addiction concerns and the everyday impacts of trauma and abuse. He holds a Master’s degree and the AASW credential - indicating affiliation with the Australian Association of Social Workers - and has five years of professional experience working directly with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Jacques works in a warm, respectful manner that prioritises listening and partnership. His practice is informed by trauma-informed care, strengths-based methods and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and he focuses on building resilience and practical strategies to improve wellbeing and daily functioning. Clients may seek his support for issues including stress, addictions, anger, attachment and family of origin concerns, as well as specific areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, fertility challenges and fatherhood issues.

He offers a non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult feelings and take steps toward meaningful change, working alongside clients to identify goals and develop tools that fit their lives and needs.