Nicole Jacobson , AASW

Nicole Jacobson is an AASW social worker with 20 years of clinical experience. She offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures and depression. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier and more able to cope with day-to-day demands.

Nicole draws on her long experience in community settings and in remote Aboriginal communities. She has postgraduate certificates in Play Therapy and in Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and she brings that knowledge into straightforward, usable strategies. She also understands compassion fatigue from clinical work and caregiving roles.

As a parent of children with disabilities she knows firsthand the challenges of caring and parenting. That lived experience informs how she supports parents and caregivers facing emotional strain and difficult choices. She is familiar with Circle of Security attachment parenting and uses attachment ideas to strengthen parent-child relationships.

Nicole adapts sessions to each person’s needs and life circumstances. She works with people to set small, realistic goals and to practise skills between meetings. Her style is respectful, down-to-earth and focused on what helps in everyday life.

People who meet with Nicole typically discuss practical coping tools, ways to manage low mood and anxiety, and steps to handle grief or overwhelming stress. She aims to support clients toward clearer thinking and more manageable routines.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Nicole works with practical, evidence-informed techniques that translate well to online sessions. One approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and low mood, teaching breathing, grounding and thought-management strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily routine. Another approach draws on attachment-informed ideas, such as Circle of Security, to strengthen caregiving relationships and improve communication between parents and children.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and life situation. She reviews progress and adjusts strategies so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill coaching, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and caregiving demands.