Jaquiline "Jaqui" Clarke, AASW

Jaquiline "Jaqui" Clarke is a registered social worker and member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) based in Southwest Victoria, Australia. She trained first as a primary school teacher with a Bachelor of Education - Primary and later completed a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at Federation University in 2018, combining educational insight with clinical social work skills.

Over the course of her career she has built five years of focused experience in mental health, supporting people with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and borderline personality presentations, from mild symptoms through to crisis situations. She draws on her teaching background to provide clear psychoeducation and practical strategies that help clients understand and manage wellbeing challenges.

Jaqui integrates a strength-based orientation with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques, and frequently uses a warm, straightforward and honest counselling style. In January 2025 she began providing online counselling for a domestic violence service, expanding her experience in remote care. She describes herself as kind and committed to helping people who are hurting, and she values feedback so sessions can be adapted to fit each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jaquiline "Jaqui" Clarke uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take practical steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT combines acceptance strategies with behavioral change techniques and can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, empathetic and nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist supports self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing relationships and working through emotional pain.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool Jaqui uses to help people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons for change. It is especially useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and other goals that require sustained motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jaqui works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts her style based on ongoing feedback.

Online therapy with Jaqui is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage work or family commitments and access support from home or other convenient locations.