Jacques Silva, AASW
- Trauma informed care
- Strengths based approach
- Practical coping strategies
About Jacques Silva
He aims to offer a supportive space where clients can speak openly about what they are going through. His style is warm, respectful, and collaborative, with a focus on working alongside each person to better understand their experiences, strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies that can improve day-to-day wellbeing and functioning.
Jacques’ work is informed by trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He focuses on helping clients feel heard and understood while supporting them to build skills for emotional regulation and meaningful change over time.
He can help with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Jacques also supports clients who want guidance and structure as they work toward a healthier, more balanced life, and he respects the courage it takes to reach out for support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jacques Silva have?
Jacques Silva has 5 years of experience supporting individuals with emotional, psychological, and life challenges.
Is Jacques Silva a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jacques Silva holds the AASW credential.
In which languages does Jacques Silva provide therapy?
Jacques Silva provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Jacques Silva located?
Jacques Silva is located in Australia.
How can I work with Jacques Silva as my therapist?
You can work with Jacques Silva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Jacques Silva work with international clients?
No. Jacques Silva does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jacques Silva cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Jacques Silva draws on trauma-informed care, which emphasizes understanding how difficult experiences can shape emotions, relationships, and day-to-day coping. This approach can be especially helpful for people dealing with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions.His work is also guided by strengths-based practice, which focuses on identifying what is already working - personal values, skills, and past successes - and using those strengths to build resilience and practical next steps. Many clients find this style supportive when working on depression, self-esteem, or emotional regulation.
In addition, Jacques uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop tools they can apply between sessions, whether they are managing anger, navigating relationship challenges, or working through patterns tied to addiction and coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jacques collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adapts the work so it feels relevant and realistic for everyday life.
Online therapy can make support easier to access and fit into a busy schedule. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how and when clients connect with their therapist.