Jacqui Darnell

Registered Psychologist

BAppSc; BSocSc (Hons) (Psychology) Psychologist MAPS AAPi

Jacqui is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist, who loves working with families and adults. Jacqui assists clients to tap into their own unique strengths, while also teaching them new skills to increase their wellbeing, resilience, and relationships.

Jacqui uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema focussed CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Positive Psychology.

Her aim is to assist clients experiencing Anxiety disorders, OCD, Depression, Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, Behavioural concerns, Learning difficulties, Emotion Dysregulation, Trauma & PTSD, Chronic Medical and Health Issues, Relationship difficulties, and Grief and Loss.

Jacqui’s qualifications include a BAppSc (UTS), BSocSc (Honours in Psychology) (CSU), and she is currently completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology (Cairnmillar Institute). She is registered with AHPRA, registered for Workers Compensation through SIRA , and is registered to provide services through Medicare. Jacqui belongs to the Australian Psychology Association and Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.

Outside of work Jacqui enjoys walks on the beach or through the bush, spotting birds, and spending time with family, Pippi the dog, and friends.

Appointments with Jacqui can be made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

 

Blog

Read about the most common psychological problems, up-to-date, evidence-based tips, tools and resources for improving your mental health & wellbeing.

You’re Never Too Old To Make Time for Play

You’re Never Too Old To Make Time for Play

One of my favourite quotes by George Bernard Shaw has a key message: “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”,Play is for everyone, regardless of age. Play increases our energy, play increases our vitality.Many of us are...

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The Benefits of Online Therapy

The Benefits of Online Therapy

What is lockdown stress? During times of elevated stress, it is important to take care of yourself in whatever way your can. Lockdown is one of those times. Some reasons for greater stress are obvious, but one you may not be aware of is what happens to your body and...

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The Best Thing You Can Do to Feel Better

The Best Thing You Can Do to Feel Better

Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your health and not just physically but mentally too. In fact, exercise is so good for the brain that it is fondly referred to as "Brain-ercise". Some of the benefits of exercise include decreasing stress, anxiety, and...

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Happy Mum’s Guide to Parenting

Happy Mum’s Guide to Parenting

Raising children can be stressful. Parenting is hard because it's is not a one-size-fits-all job. You have to be continually learning, growing, and adapting as your kids grow and change. It can be difficult to juggle the responsibility of parenting with everything...

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What to Expect At Your First Psychology Visit

What to Expect At Your First Psychology Visit

Going to see a Psychologist for the first time can feel really scary and nerve-wracking when you don’t know what to expect. Some of the things that my first-time clients say include things like: “I’m afraid I will be judged”, “I’m afraid you’ll think I’m broken or...

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