Jacques Silva, AASW

Jacques Silva is an AASW social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and addiction. He offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk about difficult feelings and life changes. He speaks English and Portuguese and works from an Australian perspective.

Jacques uses a straightforward, collaborative style. He listens first, then works with each person to set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on building skills for emotional regulation, coping with stress, and reducing the impact of past trauma on daily life.

His background includes five years of clinical work in public mental health services in Australia. That experience exposed him to a wide range of challenges, including complex trauma and substance use concerns. He draws on that work when helping people navigate recovery and stability.

Jacques describes his practice as trauma-informed and strengths-based. He aims to help people recognise their resources and build routines that support wellbeing. Conversations cover coping strategies, communication skills, and realistic steps for change.

People who book with Jacques can expect practical tools and steady support. He works at a pace that suits each person and adapts plans as needs shift. His approach is warm, non-judgemental, and focused on helping people regain control of everyday life.

How evidence-based approaches can be used online

Jacques describes his practice as drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed care. Two common approaches he uses are skills-based work to manage emotions and trauma-focused support to reduce the ongoing impact of past injury. Skills-based work teaches breathing and grounding, activity planning, and problem-solving to lower anxiety and improve daily functioning. Trauma-focused support involves pacing, stabilisation techniques and gradual processing to help reduce distress linked to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacques aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts plans together so the approach stays useful and manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. They also allow a therapist and client to work together even when meeting in person is difficult, while still focusing on practical goals and skill building.