Jacqueline Kaing

Jacqueline Kaing is a skilled counselling professional with extensive experience in youth support and mental health services. Currently serving as a Youth Counselling and Support Services Counsellor at the City of Casey since September 2021, Jacqueline specializes in providing short-term therapy and interventions to young individuals facing mental health and social challenges. Prior to this role, Jacqueline worked at Holmesglen from January 2017 to August 2021, offering comprehensive counselling for personal, educational, and vocational issues, while also conducting risk assessments and safety planning. At MIT Australia, Jacqueline served as a Counsellor and Advocacy Officer from January 2016 to January 2017, supporting students with a range of personal and academic hardships. As a volunteer and placement counsellor at Bentleigh Secondary College in 2015, Jacqueline provided individual and group counselling to students dealing with mental health and welfare concerns. Educational qualifications include a Master of Counselling from Monash University, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Science from Monash University.