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Dr Nicky Jacobs is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Counselling at the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University. She coordinates the Master of Counselling program delivered in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and has extensive clinical and academic experience in psychology, trauma, bullying, tele Mental Health, and academic achievement, with a focus on quantitative analysis.
Research Interests: Her work spans digital technology in therapy (e.g., apps, e-learning), social media impact, cognitive behavioural therapy, critical incident management, and dignity in work-integrated learning. She investigates childhood aggression, self-control, self-esteem, and social skills, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and education.
Her recent publications emphasize intergenerational trauma among Holocaust survivors and the psychological wellbeing of students in professional education contexts. The research demonstrates a strong trend toward understanding trauma resilience, digital mental health tools, and ethical dimensions of clinical and educational practice.
- Fellow of the Monash Education Academy (2015)
- Monash Education Academy's Teaching Accelerator Award (2015)
Dr Jacobs has supervised and collaborated on multiple research projects, including those funded by the Australian Research Council and PACFA. She has led studies on supportive counselling, cultural competence in education, and dignity in work-integrated learning. Grants include internal Monash funding and external partnerships.
She is involved in research teams focusing on workplace dignity across professions and digital innovation in psychological education. Her work integrates clinical insight with rigorous research methodology, contributing significantly to both academic and applied psychology.
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