Jack Chiu, AHPRA

Jack Chiu is a clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor who brings a gentle, authentic and warm style to therapeutic work. He places strong emphasis on the relationship between therapist and client, viewing that alliance as a central factor that supports meaningful change. Jack creates space within sessions to attune to each person’s individual hopes and needs and to co-create a therapeutic journey that reflects those priorities.

He draws on a range of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches and attachment-based styles, tailoring these methods to the goals and preferences of each client. Whether a person wants structured skill-building to reach concrete goals or a reflective, accepting environment to explore deeper understandings, Jack adapts his approach accordingly. He provides therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

Jack has experience working with both adult and adolescent clients across the not-for-profit sector, corporate settings, education, community clinics and private practice. He has managed clinical teams and currently offers training and supervision to psychologists and other mental health practitioners. He is registered with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - which oversees health practitioner registration in Australia.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jack often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT is helpful for anxiety, stress and life-direction concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. This approach supports people working through trust, intimacy and connection difficulties, and can be useful for relationship and family concerns.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jack works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and he may blend techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Jack is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks or while managing caregiving and other commitments, allowing consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within Australia.