Jacqui is a fully registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Newcastle and completed a Post graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice with the College of Professional Psychology. She is a Board-approved supervisor, and a Member of the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health.

Jacqui is a compassionate psychologist experienced in working with adolescents and young adults, adults, and families. She takes a flexible, client-centred approach using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She assists clients to overcome stress, manage life transitions, anxiety, or low mood and cope with grief and loss. Jacqui’s professional background includes working for headspace and Youth Enhanced Services, providing therapy to young people with mental health issues ranging from mild to complex. Jacqui values culturally inclusive practice, and has an interest in supporting clients to explore aspects of their identity including gender, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergence.

Jacqui appreciates the importance of supporting clients to thrive in their school and workplace. With training in various interpersonal therapies, Jacqui can assist clients to build confidence in communications as well as support with clarifying study and career goals and direction. Jacqui aims to cultivate a reflective space, alongside providing tools and strategies to help clients make positive change.

Outside of therapy work, Jacqui values contributing to the profession as a registered supervisor of early career psychologists. In her spare time, she enjoys trips to the beach with her family, time spent in nature, and reading a good book.