Adei Ad draws on the expertise and professionalism of qualified therapists who bring years of experience in private practise. We are fortunate to have two leading therapists on board. Read more about them below.
Dr Nicky Jacobs
Dr. Nicky Jacobs is a clinical and counselling psychologist. She works as a senior lecturer at Monash University and also in private practice, where she has extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families and children. Nicky co-ordinates the Master in Counselling program which is delivered in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong and has published and lectured extensively on a variety of topics related to psychology and education. Areas of research and clinical specialty include: trauma, family therapy, academic achievement and mental health. Nicky is a member of the APS and is president of Australian Jewish Psychologists. In addition she chairs the Education subcommittee of UIA Partnership 2000.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Psychology), Faculty of Education, Monash University, 2004
Master of Psychology (Counselling), Faculty of Education, Monash University, 1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Child & Adolescent Psychology, University of Melbourne, 1994
Bachelor of Education, Deakin University, 1991
Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Socially & Emotionally Disturbed), Victoria College (Deakin University), 1987
Diploma of Teaching, University of Melbourne, 1979
THESES
Doctoral: "Factors influencing high academic achievement in the Victorian Certificate of Education”
Masters: “Psychological adjustment to the process of retirement in Australia: An investigation of the generalisability of the retirement model proposed by Atchley (1976).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Registered Supervisor with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Member of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists
Nathan Kotler
Nathan Kotler is a psychologist and family therapist in fulltime private practice in South Yarra.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of Australian Association of Family Therapists
Member of the National Association of Loss and Grief
Member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
-an extensive private practice where many of his clients present with relationship issues;
-leadership of groups for Yeshivah College, Jewish Care, the Melbourne Clinic, Genesis Medical Centre, and Life Goes On;
-a loving relationship of 40 years.
Dr. Nicky Jacobs is a clinical and counselling psychologist. She works as a senior lecturer at Monash University and also in private practice, where she has extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families and children. Nicky co-ordinates the Master in Counselling program which is delivered in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong and has published and lectured extensively on a variety of topics related to psychology and education. Areas of research and clinical specialty include: trauma, family therapy, academic achievement and mental health. Nicky is a member of the APS and is president of Australian Jewish Psychologists. In addition she chairs the Education subcommittee of UIA Partnership 2000.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Psychology), Faculty of Education, Monash University, 2004
Master of Psychology (Counselling), Faculty of Education, Monash University, 1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Child & Adolescent Psychology, University of Melbourne, 1994
Bachelor of Education, Deakin University, 1991
Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Socially & Emotionally Disturbed), Victoria College (Deakin University), 1987
Diploma of Teaching, University of Melbourne, 1979
THESES
Doctoral: "Factors influencing high academic achievement in the Victorian Certificate of Education”
Masters: “Psychological adjustment to the process of retirement in Australia: An investigation of the generalisability of the retirement model proposed by Atchley (1976).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Registered Supervisor with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Member of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists
Nathan Kotler
Nathan Kotler is a psychologist and family therapist in fulltime private practice in South Yarra.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of Australian Association of Family Therapists
Member of the National Association of Loss and Grief
Member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
-an extensive private practice where many of his clients present with relationship issues;
-leadership of groups for Yeshivah College, Jewish Care, the Melbourne Clinic, Genesis Medical Centre, and Life Goes On;
-a loving relationship of 40 years.
