About Nynke Jacobs
My objective it to create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental environment. With a collaborative approach and focus on strengths, I support my clients on their path of coping with difficulties and creating a life consistent with their values, hopes and dreams.
I use a variety of evidence-based interventions. I’m predominantly trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in addition to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. I’m passionate about flexibly implementing interventions from different approaches to find the right fit for you.
Outside of work, I love to be physically active by riding my bicycle, going for runs, hiking, doing yoga and Pilates. Connected to their proven benefits to mental health, I incorporate strategies to help others embrace physical exercise, healthy diet and other life style changes. My extensive travel experience allowed me to explore and connect with diverse cultures, which is reflected in my passion to work with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from all walks of life. I value strong social connections and spend a lot of my spare time with friends and family.
My Experience
I have worked in the field of mental health since 2005. After working in child and adolescent psychiatry for 10 years, I redirected my primary focus towards adult mental health and the provision of lectures in a psychology tuition course. After moving and obtaining my psychologist registration in Australia, I worked in the private sector as well as in the university sector as a psychologist for students and staff at The University of Melbourne.
I have extensive experience treating the following mental health issues:
- Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic, Agoraphobia, Illness Anxiety, Specific Phobia)
- Adjustment issues and managing life transitions
- Depression
- Trauma (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
- Family of origin issues
- Grief and bereavement
- Low self-esteem
- Chronic stress
- Burn-out
- Perfectionism and procrastination
- Expat issues
- Cross cultural issues
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Sleep difficulties
- Disordered eating
- Issues with emotional regulation
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Additional Information
My Professional Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist with clinical endorsement with the Association of Health Practitioners of Australia (AHPRA)
- Registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at the Dutch Association for Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Therapy (VGCt) – the Netherlands
- Registered Health Care Psychologist in the BIG register of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport – the Netherlands. Since I am BIG registered, you are assured of quality at Nynke Jacobs Psychology. The Dutch Individual Health Care Professions Act (BIG) is intended to promote the quality of care and to protect clients against inexpert or careless actions by healthcare providers. Registration in the BIG register provides clarity about what a healthcare provider can and cannot do. Only care providers listed in the BIG register may use the protected title specified by law.
My Qualifications
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapist VGCt – Utrecht – the Netherlands
- Health Care Psychologist BIG – University of Groningen – the Netherlands
- Master of Science in Developmental Psychology – University of Groningen – the Netherlands
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – University of Groningen – the Netherlands
- Basic Endorsement Psychodiagnostics – Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP) – the Netherlands
- Working With Children Check
Additional Training
- General Psychology Registration Training including National Psychology Examination and Transitional Placement at The University of Melbourne
- Schema Therapy Level 1 – Psychology Training Melbourne
- Schema Therapy Basic and Advanced Level online training – Schematherapie opleidingen
- EMDR Therapy Basic Training Level 1 – Psyzo! Groningen – the Netherlands
- EMDR Therapy Level 2 – Psychology Training Melbourne
- ACT Made Simple – Introductory Workshop – Russ Harris
- ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders – Workshop – Russ Harris
- Trauma-focused ACT – Workshop – Russ Harris
- ACT as a form of Process-Based Therapy: two-part webinar series by Steven C. Hayes – Australian Psychological Society.
- Workshop Emotional Injuries and how to work safely with them using Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Australian Psychological Society
- A web-based learning course for Cognitive Processing Therapy – CPTWeb
- Treating Trauma Master Series – National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine
- Workshop Emotion regulation and stress management with CBT for people with ASD – RINO groep – the Netherlands
- Sports Psychology – NTI – the Netherlands
- Solution Focused Therapy – Lentis – the Netherlands
Acknowledgement
Nynke Jacobs Psychology would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today.
Get in Touch
Email: contact@nynkejacobspsychology.com
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