
DR VICTOR COUNTED
Victor Counted, Ph.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University, Faculty Affiliate of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, and Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion.
Vic has degrees in theology, philosophy, social sciences, and doctorates in health psychology and the psychology of religion. He is trained as a health psychologist, interdisciplinary social scientist, and practical theologian. He professionally works as a research psychologist, university professor, well-being scientist, public policy strategist, and minister.
Vic has published six books and over 50 peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly publications that examine and promote the science and practice of human flourishing/well-being grounded in everyday psychosocial and psychospiritual processes, and is committed to studying and promoting what makes communities flourish.
Vic is passionate about planting the seed of transformation in the hearts of people of all race, gender, and religion, and supporting, strengthening, and sustaining what makes communities flourish.
2019 | Ph.D. Health Psychology: Western Sydney University, Australia |
2019 | Ph.D. Psychology of Religion: The University of Groningen, The Netherlands |
2015 | MPhil. Social Science (Majors: Religion, Culture, Mental Health): Stellenbosch University, South Africa |
2012 | B.A. (Hons) Theology: University of Nigeria Nsukka (West Africa Theological Seminary), Nigeria |
- Associate Professor, School of Psychology and Counselling, Regent University, VA
- Core Analysis Writing Team, Global Flourishing Study
- Faculty Affiliate, Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University, MA
- Fellow, International Society for Science and Religion
- Honorary Fellow, School of Psychology, Western Sydney University, NSW
- Place, Spirituality, and Well-being: A Global and Multidisciplinary Approach (Springer, in press).
- The Roots of Radicalization: Disrupted Attachment Systems and Displacement (Lexington Books, 2021)
- Place and Post-Pandemic Flourishing: Disruption, Adjustment, and Healthy Behaviors (Springer, 2021)
- The Psychology of Religion and Place: Emerging Perspectives (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019)
- Experiencing God in a Foreign Land: Theoretical and empirical explorations on the psychological links between religion and place among dispersed people (University of Groningen Press, 2019)
- From A Weakspot To A Hotshot: Life-changing insights on how to lead and live a complete life (Hubb Publishing, 2015)
FAMILY

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH CAREER



OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY

INVITED TALKS AND LECTURES

The Psychology of Religion and Place: Theory, Research, and Practice

The Psychology of Religion and Place in a Migration Context
Attachment and Quality of Life in African Migrants

Between Feelings and Emotions: Religious Attitudes, Attachment, and Quality of Life

Place Attachment and Spirituality

Attachment and Quality of Life in the African Diaspora

Place Attachment, Attachment to God, and Quality of Life

Attachment and Radicalization

Youth Identity Crisis and the Internal Conflict with Self and the Divine
Spirituality and Well-being in South African Youths
God Image Representations in Youth People
MINISTRY (PASTORAL) EXPERIENCE





TEACHING
Dr Victor Counted is a seasoned educator and university professor with a passion to equip the next generation of leaders.

WORKSHOPS
Dr Counted provides knowledge translation workshops and leadership training for community leaders & health professionals.

CONSULTATION
Dr Counted offers consulting services through Counted Solutions Pty Limited, a Sydney-based management and research firm.