Actualise Psychology

At times, life circumstances, problematic patterns, and personal challenges can feel insurmountable. Somewhere along the way feeling stuck, lost, agitated, or unravelled became the norm. Lacking purpose or meaning in a monochrome existence can seem inescapable.

At Actualise Psychology we believe in living beyond parameters, accessing possibilities, and achieving sustainable change, to unveil the best versions of ourselves. We support our clients to negotiate life challenges, give conscious awareness to problematic patterns, and innovate creative pathways to a renewed, colourful existence.

And I have learned to live, as it were, with the idea that I will never find peace and happiness, either. But as long as I know there's a pretty good chance I can get my hands on either one of them every once in a while, I do the best I can between high spots.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time 1979.



Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych); MPsych (Work & Org); BPsych (Hons); MAPS

Principal / Clinical & Organisational Psychologist
Registration No: PSY0001485883

Jessica is a vivacious Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with 15 years’ experience working across the community health, primary care, defence, & corporate psychology sectors. With a true passion for engaging with people on a human level, Jessica proactively facilitates the identification of innovative pathways to circumvent problematic patterns, and negotiate challenging life circumstances.



Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD

Clinical Psychologist Contractor
Registration No: PSY0001409917

Madeleine is a registered clinical psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has experience in hospitals and private clinics working with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults. Madeleine is particularly interested in anxiety and mood disorders, and is passionate about working with clients to move beyond their distress, to lead a more fulfilling and value-driven life.



Jacqueline Frei.

MPsych(Clin), MPhil(Psych), PGDip(Psych), BSocSci(Psych), Assoc MACPA

Clinical Psychology Registrar (Contractor)
ABN: 55 184 565 171 | Registration No: PSY0002105371

Jacqueline is a registered psychologist, currently completing her registrar program towards endorsement in clinical psychology. She obtained her postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology from Australian Catholic University and has completed postgraduate and undergraduate training at Macquarie University and Charles Sturt University. Jacqueline is also a PhD candidate at The University of New South Wales/Black Dog Institute, where her research is focused on teachers’ mental health training.



Nurul Praharso.

M.ClinPsy; B.A. (Hons) Psychology; S.Psi, Assoc MAPS

Clinical Psychologist
Registration No: PSY0001960148

Nurul is a registered psychologist, with endorsement in clinical psychology. She obtained her postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology from The University of Sydney and completed her undergraduate training at Universitas Indonesia and The University of Queensland.



At Actualise Psychology we work with individuals
presenting with a wide range of concerns.



These include:

  • • Anxiety disorders / anxiety
  • • Posttraumatic stress
  • • Depression and mood disorders
  • • Anger problems
  • • Self-esteem / wellbeing issues
  • • Stress
  • • Eating disorders / weight management
  • • Relationship & family problems
  • • Workplace difficulties
  • • Alcohol and drug problems
  • • Grief and loss
  • • Adjustment issues



Session Fees

For private patients, or those referred by a GP under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), please contact us to discuss fees. If you are referred under a MHCP you may also be eligible for a rebate for the cost of the session.

For those referred under schemes, including ADF, payment will be obtained via these schemes, and you will not be required to pay for services covered via those schemes.



Cancellation Policy

If for some reason you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, please provide more than 24 hours notice, otherwise you may be charged for the full the cost for the session. This is in order to ensure Actualise Psychology is able to reduce patient waiting times, and also respects the time your psychologist has made available to you.



Rebates



Bupa

Bupa rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered clinical psychologists under the Australian Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. To access Bupa rebates, you must be referred by your GP, or your psychiatrist. Your GP will need to complete a detailed mental health assessment and prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan before referring you to a psychologist. If you have been referred under a MHCP you may be eligible for a Bupa rebate. Bupa rebates are available for up to 10 individual psychological sessions in a calendar year (January through to December).

Australian Defence Force (ADF)

For ADF patients referred by Defence medical / mental health professionals, payment is completed via contractual arrangements between Defence and Medibank Health Solutions. You are not required to make payment for sessions.

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