Jaquiline "Jaqui" Clarke , AASW

Jaquiline "Jaqui" Clarke is a registered Australian social worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) based in Southwest Victoria, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Education - Primary and completed a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) in 2018 at Federation University, and she brings five years of professional experience working in mental health settings.

Her practice draws on a background in education to provide clear psychoeducation alongside clinical support. Over her career she has supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and borderline personality disorder, working with presentations ranging from mild symptoms to crisis. In January 2025 she began providing online counselling for a domestic violence service, expanding her delivery through remote formats.

Her clinical approach is rooted in strength-based practice, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing, and she often blends these methods to suit each person. Her counselling style is warm, straightforward and honest, delivered with kindness and a practical focus. She welcomes feedback at the end of sessions and strives to continually improve her skills as a social worker. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches and online support for meaningful change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and navigating life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, respectful relationship where the person is the expert on their own life. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing and greater self-understanding across a wide range of concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that strengthens motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building confidence. It is often used for addictions, lifestyle changes and situations where shifting behaviour feels challenging.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jaquiline will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can also be offered through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.