Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso, PACFA

Jacqueline "Jacqui" Mancuso is a registered clinical counsellor and art therapist with 14 years working in community settings. She has supported people across women's health, sexual assault and domestic violence services, military service communities, disability services, those living with chronic health conditions, carers, and both university and high school students.

Her approach is described as gentle and adaptable - she follows the client's lead about what they are ready to explore and adjusts methods to suit individual needs. Whether a person is navigating complex relationship dynamics, trying to change long-standing patterns, taking practical steps forward, or simply seeking to be seen and heard, she aims to meet them where they are.

Jacqui listens closely for the lived meaning in a person's experience, tracking underlying patterns and emotional currents to support change and growth. Her clinical perspective is mainly informed by Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems, and she is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). When requested, she can include creative interventions drawing on her background as an art therapist, always honoring the client's comfort and preferences.

She recognizes the courage it takes to reach out for help and offers steady encouragement as people take steps forward. Those interested in exploring therapy are invited to make contact to see if working together feels like a good fit. PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia is listed among her professional credentials.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and values in the face of life transitions and uncertainty. It helps people clarify what matters to them and face questions about purpose, loss, and responsibility in everyday life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) works with the idea that people have multiple internal parts - some protective, some wounded - and that healing comes from understanding and relating to those parts with compassion. This approach can be useful for managing internal conflict, trauma-related patterns, and self-criticism.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values. It supports people who want practical ways to move toward meaningful goals despite emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adapting techniques over time and honoring what the client is comfortable trying.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into busy lives and varied routines. For many people these formats make regular engagement more accessible and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support regardless of location.