Jacque Cairns

Jac is a Psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan, including adults, adolescents, and children. He has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health presentations, and neurodiversity, including anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and emotional dysregulation.

Since working with Bellarine Psychology Jac has embrased a neuroaffirming approach to working with clients therapeutically, as well as developed his skills in providing comprehensive collaborative assessments across the life span for cognition, learning, autism and ADHD.

Jac has worked across community, youth, and NDIS settings, which has shaped a thoughtful, client centred and flexible approach to therapy. He draws on evidence-based frameworks including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that align with their values and goals.

Jac aims to create a gentle, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients feel heard and understood. He values working alongside clients at their own pace, supporting meaningful change while building insight, resilience, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.