- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based techniques
- Portuguese and English
About Jacques
Jacques Silva is an AASW social worker with five years of practice in Australia. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He speaks English and Portuguese and draws on public mental health experience to support people through hard moments.
Jacques focuses on helping people talk through what’s happening and develop practical coping steps. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed care to make sense of difficult reactions. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and manageable strategies rather than long theory talks.
He often works with issues that stem from family of origin, abandonment, attachment and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with addiction, caregiver strain, fertility and fatherhood concerns. Jacques pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour.
In the room he aims to build on a person’s strengths and practical resources. He helps clients spot patterns, test small changes, and practice new ways of handling stress and anger. The approach is collaborative and step-by-step, with attention to safety when trauma is involved.
People who prefer sessions in Portuguese can choose that language. Jacques uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not accepted; clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online therapy options button. The process is straightforward and intended to get to work on the issues that matter most.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Jacques describes his work as grounded in trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques. Trauma-informed care involves recognising how past harm affects current reactions and focusing on safety, pacing and support. It helps with issues like anxiety, flashbacks and overwhelm that follow traumatic events.When he mentions evidence-based techniques, that points to structured, practical methods such as behavioural strategies and skills training. These approaches break larger problems into small steps and teach techniques for managing stress, anger and addictive urges. They are useful for day-to-day coping and building routines that reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Jacques will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and what feels doable in daily life. He checks in and adapts plans as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so clients should confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people not being on camera can reduce stress, while video makes it easier to work on techniques in real time. Jacques aims to help clients pick a format that fits their routine and supports steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support related to guilt or shame?
He works with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and related issues such as family of origin and attachment that often connect with guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to understand how these feelings developed and to build practical ways to respond to them.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of practice as a social worker and has worked in public mental health services in Australia supporting people with anxiety, depression and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Can I see him in English or Portuguese?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.