Jacquie Hughes is a dedicated mental health professional and consultant based in Brisbane, Australia, renowned for her compassionate approach and expertise in trauma, social work, and organisational wellbeing. With extensive experience in clinical practice, management advisory, and stakeholder engagement, Jacquie has built a career around supporting individuals and communities through challenging circumstances.

Since 2021, Jacquie has worked as an Independent Consultant, providing counselling services to individuals and families, supervising social workers and counsellors, and advising on psychosocial legislation compliance. Her evidence-based approach and empathetic manner help clients navigate complex mental health challenges, fostering personal growth and holistic care. She is skilled at facilitating meetings and maintaining open advocacy channels, ensuring the voices of those she serves are heard and empowered.

Previously, Jacquie was a clinician at an EAP service (2020–2024), specialising in trauma counseling for adults, adolescents, and children. Her diagnostic expertise and use of therapies like Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing allowed her to deliver tailored interventions, case management, and professional documentation. Jacquie collaborated with mental health professionals and specialist services to provide timely, problem-focused psychotherapy during critical periods.

Her career also includes roles as a Mental Health Clinician at a remote hospital, where she managed assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing care for clients in the Mental Health Unit and in the community. As a Project Officer and Clinician with a community organisation on the Gold Coast, Jacquie organised events and webinars, maintained communication networks, and provided immediate trauma-focused therapy for police referrals.

Jacquie’s earlier work as a Social Worker with an employment service in Darwin and as a Child Safety Officer highlights her advocacy for vulnerable populations and commitment to best practices in child protection. Her professionalism, compassion, and expertise continue to make a lasting impact on individuals, organisations, and communities.