Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso, PACFA

Jacqueline "Jacqui" Mancuso is a registered clinical counsellor and art therapist with 13 years of experience working across community settings. Her practice has included work in women's health, sexual assault and domestic violence support, military service contexts, disability services, and with people living with chronic health conditions, as well as carers, university students and high school students. She also holds PACFA credentials - PACFA denotes the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and reflects a professional affiliation within the Australian counselling and psychotherapy sector.

Her therapeutic manner is gentle and adaptable, taking cues from each person about what they are ready to explore. Whether someone is navigating complex relationship dynamics, seeking to change long-standing patterns, wanting support to take practical steps, or simply needing to be witnessed in a difficult period, Jacqui aims to meet them where they are and tailor the pace and focus to their readiness.

Jacqui listens attentively to understand the lived meaning unfolding in a person's circumstances, tracking the undercurrent of experience to help it evolve. Her work is informed by Existential Therapy with a phenomenological stance and by Internal Family Systems - approaches that support exploration of inner parts and personal meaning. She is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and can offer creative interventions when that is desired. Throughout, she works in ways that honor individual preferences and comfort.

Jacqui acknowledges the courage involved in seeking support and offers an encouraging, steady presence for those taking steps forward. Her approach combines thoughtful observation, experiential methods when appropriate, and an emphasis on practical, person-centered progress.