Jack Chiu , AHPRA

Jack Chiu is a clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor known for a gentle, authentic and warm approach to therapy. He places strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, viewing the relationship between therapist and client as a central element in facilitating change. In sessions he creates space to attune to each person’s unique hopes and needs, working collaboratively as the client and therapist co-create the path forward.

He draws on a versatile mix of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques and attachment-informed approaches, selecting methods that suit practical goals or that provide a reflective, accepting environment. He offers support for trauma, anxiety and depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and life transitions, and works with both adolescent and adult clients.

His background spans the not-for-profit sector, corporate settings, education, community clinics and private practice, and he has experience managing clinical teams. He also provides training and supervision to psychologists and other mental health practitioners. He holds registration with AHPRA, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, the national body that registers health practitioners in Australia.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood and patterns that get in the way of a valued life.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns that developed early in life and how they influence current relationships and emotional responses. It can be useful for people coping with attachment issues, relationship difficulties and family-of-origin concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and testing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress and problem-solving around life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with each person to choose or blend methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to schedule sessions around work, study and family commitments and to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively online, supporting continuity of care and convenient access to therapy.