Jacqui Cousins CMHN

Hi, I'm Jacqui. I am a Public Health Practitioner & Mental Health Nurse Counsellor specialising in institutional trauma, including medical, religious & workplace trauma. A Master of Public Health informs my focus on person-centred care, education, and advocacy.

I am a lived experience counsellor with 25 years experience working in private practice, community health, hospitals and education. I created Nursing The Mind as I believe education and creating a culture of care are key strategies to improving mental health outcomes in our community.

By improving our mental health literacy, we can reduce stigma and create confidence for people to access the health supports they need. I provides clinical services, see counselling for details.

Advocacy

Mental Health Nurses improving access to healthcare!

Nursing The Mind is committed to advocating for improved access and equity in the Mental Health System. Despite Credentialed Mental Health Nurses (CMHNs) being locked out of the Better Access Initiative we continue to provide high quality care for clients through Chronic Disease Management Plans. CMHN's are resourceful and committed, and we will utilise whatever resources are available to support our clients.

Jacqui's commitment to ethical practice informs her advocacy work. She is a member of The Growing Heart Nurse's Collective, which is committed to improving the quality and access to mental health nursing care. See Nursing The Mind's social media pages for more advocacy information.