- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and anger
About Jacques
Jacques Silva is an AASW social worker with five years' experience in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He also focuses on family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment, communication and fatherhood issues.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed practice. Sessions are conversational and practical. Jacques helps people identify patterns that came from their family of origin and how those patterns turn up in adult life. He works with everyday challenges like managing anger, reducing anxiety, and coping with grief or major life changes.
Jacques uses strengths-based ideas to help people notice what already works for them. He supports people to build coping skills, improve communication, and set clearer boundaries. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that fit into daily life.
His background includes work in public mental health services in Australia supporting people through complex transitions and distress. That experience informs how he talks about trauma, addiction and emotional regulation in straightforward terms. Sessions aim to clarify problems, test practical strategies, and track progress over time.
Sessions can be held in English or Portuguese. People interested in exploring how childhood roles, expectations or patterns still influence their relationships and behaviour may find his approach relevant. To begin, follow the practice's referral steps and complete the short questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Approaches for family patterns and emotional regulation
Jacques uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed ideas to address patterns from childhood and current emotional challenges. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful interaction patterns learned in the family of origin and testing new ways of responding in daily life. This helps with repeated conflicts, control issues and communication problems.Another strand emphasises skills for managing strong emotions such as anger, anxiety and dissociation. These techniques teach paced breathing, grounding checks and short behavioural experiments to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve coping after stressful events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jacques will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals, readiness and practical circumstances. That means revisiting techniques over time and adjusting what is used as progress or new issues appear.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit work or caregiving routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter focused check-ins when needed. Talk with the practice about which session length and setting best fits daily life and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He also focuses on related areas such as attachment, communication and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses conversational, practical sessions informed by trauma-aware and strengths-based approaches. The work aims to identify patterns and build everyday coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' clinical experience working in public mental health services in Australia. That background shapes his practical approach to complex transitions and distress.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds AASW and practises in Australia. The profile uses the supplied credential exactly as given.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the booking process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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