Nicole Jacobson , AASW

Nicole Jacobson is an accredited mental health social worker (AASW) licensed in Australia with 20 years of professional experience. She combines formal postgraduate study with practical experience to support people through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and compassion fatigue. Nicole also holds post graduate certificates in Play Therapy and in Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which inform her work with children, families, and caregivers.

Her background includes lived experience as a parent of children with disabilities, which gives her direct insight into the practical and emotional demands of caregiving. She is familiar with Circle of Security attachment parenting and draws on that perspective when helping parents and carers strengthen relationships and meet attachment needs. Nicole has lived in remote Aboriginal communities and has children and grandchildren who are first nation, shaping her awareness of cultural context and community needs.

Nicole approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, supporting people to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Play and Attachment-Based Methods for Online Support

Nicole draws on play therapy techniques to help children and families express feelings and process experiences in ways that feel natural and age appropriate. Play therapy uses guided activities and interaction to support emotional development, behaviour management, and coping with loss or change.

She also uses attachment-focused approaches informed by Circle of Security principles to strengthen caregiver-child relationships, improve communication, and support healthier attachment patterns. These approaches focus on understanding needs and building predictable, responsive caregiving interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives and reach people who are not nearby. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing care, timely check-ins, and tailored guidance in ways that suit each client.