Embrace change,

Unlock your potential.

Actualise Psychology

Embrace change,

Unlock your potential.

Actualise Psychology

We help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Our team of psychologists is here to support your journey toward growth and well-being.

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Life can feel overwhelming.

Finding the right support makes all the difference.

Life can feel overwhelming.

Finding the right support makes all the difference.

Life can feel overwhelming.

Finding the right support makes all the difference.

Guiding You
Toward Growth.

Actualise Psychology is an established Sydney-based consultancy and private practice, operating since 2016.

 

At Actualise Psychology we believe in unearthing human potential, and cultivating psychological robustness; a framework we apply to our clients, and ourselves.

 

We work with individuals, couples, and organisations.  Actualise Psychology offers a broad complement of psychological services from assessment, intervention (individual, & couples), executive coaching, and organisational consulting.

Our work spans the full spectrum of mental health functioning. From the psychological treatment of mental ill-health, to supporting client’s navigate and adjust to challenging life circumstances, as well as enhancing performance and maximising potential via executive coaching. 

Across our work, we focus on the delivery of evidence-informed psychological solutions, grounded in theory with agile adaptation and tailoring to meet, you, our clients, where you are.

As a collective we like to think you’ll find us personable, knowledgeable, engaging, empathic, warm and energetic.

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
― Abraham Maslow

Ready to take that step forward?  We’ve got you.

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Challenges We Can Help You Overcome…

Anxiety

Trauma

Relationships

Depression

Anger

Career & Transitions

Grief & Loss

Eating disorders & body image

Adjustment Difficulties

Addiction

Self Worth & Self-esteem

Feeling lost or stuck

Anxiety

Trauma

Relationships

Depression

Anger

Career & Transitions

Grief & Loss

Eating disorders & body image

Adjustment Difficulties

Addiction

Self Worth & Self-esteem

Feeling lost or stuck

Our Areas of Support

Our Areas of Support

Our Areas of Support

Meet the Team

Director, Clinical & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych) MPsych (Wrk Org) BPsych(Hons)

Jessica is a Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with more than 20 years practical and theoretical experience.

Jessica has been in private practice/consultancy since 2011, and is the Director of Actualise Psychology. Jessica brings extensive expertise in clinical intervention and psychological coaching for individuals, couples, and groups. Her organisational consulting/clinical advisory experience spans ~17 years.

Director, Clinical & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych) MPsych (Wrk Org) BPsych(Hons)

Jessica is a Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with more than 20 years practical and theoretical experience.

Jessica has been in private practice/consultancy since 2011, and is the Director of Actualise Psychology. Jessica brings extensive expertise in clinical intervention and psychological coaching for individuals, couples, and groups. Her organisational consulting/clinical advisory experience spans ~17 years.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD; GCHE

Madeleine is a registered clinical psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor.

She has experience in hospitals and private clinics working with clients across the lifespan. 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.

Madeleine is also a university clinical psychology lecturer based in Sydney, and she maintains an active research profile.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD; GCHE

Madeleine is a registered clinical psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor.

She has experience in hospitals and private clinics working with clients across the lifespan. 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.

Madeleine is also a university clinical psychology lecturer based in Sydney, and she maintains an active research profile.

Clinical Psychologist

Jacqueline Frei

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

Jacqueline is a Clinical Psychologist with postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology from the Australian Catholic University, and additional training from Macquarie University and Charles Sturt University.

She has clinical experience across university, hospital, and not-for-profit settings. With over a decade of experience in tertiary education settings.

She is trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, and tailors therapy to each individual’s needs.

Clinical Psychologist

Jacqueline Frei

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

Jacqueline is a Clinical Psychologist with postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology from the Australian Catholic University, and additional training from Macquarie University and Charles Sturt University.

She has clinical experience across university, hospital, and not-for-profit settings. With over a decade of experience in tertiary education settings.

She is trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, and tailors therapy to each individual’s needs.

Clinical Psychologist

Nurul Praharso.

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

Nurul conducts individual therapy for adolescents and adults, ages 13 years and above.

She is strongly committed to using evidence-based interventions, in combination with a warm, empathic therapeutic style. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also draws strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Clinical Psychologist

Nurul Praharso.

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

Nurul conducts individual therapy for adolescents and adults, ages 13 years and above.

She is strongly committed to using evidence-based interventions, in combination with a warm, empathic therapeutic style. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also draws strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Director / Clinical & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych) MPsych (Wrk Org) BPsych(Hons)

Jessica is a vivacious Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with more than 20 years practical and theoretical experience. She has worked at a senior level across a diverse range of roles including government, not-for-profit, university, and corporate psychology sectors. Jessica has worked in private practice/consultancy since 2011, and is the Director of Actualise Psychology, established 2016.

With a true passion for engaging with people on a human level, Jessica proactively facilitates the identification of innovative pathways to circumvent problematic patterns, negotiate challenging life circumstances, and to unveil the best version of the self.

Jessica brings extensive expertise in clinical intervention and psychological coaching for individuals, couples, and groups, across an array of presenting issues and contexts. Her experience in organisational consulting/clinical advisory spans ~17 years. Jessica has provided services to military, emergency services, financial/professional, professional sports, medical, legal, and veteran populations; among others.

Her practice is underpinned by academic foundations, including a clinical PhD and several associated journal publications. Jessica is committed to fostering positive growth of the psychology profession through the provision of supervision to psychologists.           

Therapeutically, Jessica draws from a wide range of modalities including EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, internal family systems, compassion-focused therapy, schema, cognitive behavioural-, acceptance and commitment-, emotion-focused, and imago therapy; among others.

 Fostering positive self-growth and sustainable change, Jessica assists her clients to unleash their potential. She will work with you to identify your strengths, to find (with gentle humour) your shortcomings, and to channel this towards lasting behaviour change, and more purposeful living.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD; GCHE

Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

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

Jacqueline Frei

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

Nurul Praharso.

Director, Clinical & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych) MPsych (Wrk Org) BPsych(Hons)

Jessica is a Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with more than 20 years practical and theoretical experience. She has worked across the government, not-for-profit, university, and corporate psychology sectors.

Jessica has been in private practice/consultancy since 2011, and is the Director of Actualise Psychology. Jessica brings extensive expertise in clinical intervention and psychological coaching for individuals, couples, and groups. Her organisational consulting/clinical advisory experience spans ~17 years. Jessica has provided services to emergency services, financial/professional, professional sports, medical, legal, and veteran populations; among others.

Therapeutically, Jessica draws modalities including EMDR, internal family systems, compassion-focused therapy, schema, cognitive-behavioural-, acceptance and commitment-, emotion-focused, and imago therapy.

Director, Clinical & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Swain.

PhD (Clin Psych) MPsych (Wrk Org) BPsych(Hons)

Jessica is a Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with more than 20 years practical and theoretical experience. She has worked across the government, not-for-profit, university, and corporate psychology sectors.

Jessica has been in private practice/consultancy since 2011, and is the Director of Actualise Psychology. Jessica brings extensive expertise in clinical intervention and psychological coaching for individuals, couples, and groups. Her organisational consulting/clinical advisory experience spans ~17 years. Jessica has provided services to emergency services, financial/professional, professional sports, medical, legal, and veteran populations; among others.

Therapeutically, Jessica draws modalities including EMDR, internal family systems, compassion-focused therapy, schema, cognitive-behavioural-, acceptance and commitment-, emotion-focused, and imago therapy.

DClinPsych, MPhil, PhD

Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD; GCHE

Madeleine is a registered clinical psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor.

She has experience in hospitals and private clinics working with clients across the lifespan. 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.

Madeleine is also a university clinical psychology lecturer based in Sydney, and she maintains an active research profile.

DClinPsych, MPhil, PhD

Dr. Madeleine Fraser.

DClinPsych; MPhil; PhD; GCHE

Madeleine is a registered clinical psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor.

She has experience in hospitals and private clinics working with clients across the lifespan. 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.

Madeleine is also a university clinical psychology lecturer based in Sydney, and she maintains an active research profile.

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

Jacqueline Frei

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

Jacqueline is a registered psychologist, clinical psychology registrar, and PhD candidate at UNSW/Black Dog Institute researching teacher mental health literacy.

She has clinical experience across university, hospital, and not-for-profit settings. With over a decade of experience in tertiary education settings, she brings both clinical and academic expertise.

Jacqueline supports clients with various presenting concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders, stress, adjustment issues, and grief and loss.

She is trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, and tailors therapy to each individual’s needs. Jacqueline is an Associate Member of ACPA and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

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

Jacqueline Frei

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

Jacqueline is a registered psychologist, clinical psychology registrar, and PhD candidate at UNSW/Black Dog Institute researching teacher mental health literacy.

She has clinical experience across university, hospital, and not-for-profit settings. With over a decade of experience in tertiary education settings, she brings both clinical and academic expertise.

Jacqueline supports clients with various presenting concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders, stress, adjustment issues, and grief and loss.

She is trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, and tailors therapy to each individual’s needs. Jacqueline is an Associate Member of ACPA and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

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

Nurul Praharso.

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

Nurul conducts individual therapy for adolescents and adults, ages 13 years and above.

She is strongly committed to using evidence-based interventions, in combination with a warm, empathic therapeutic style. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also draws strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-focussed approaches.

Adopting a collaborative approach to therapy, Nurul works alongside clients to form individualised treatment plans, to help achieve treatment goals and maximise treatment outcomes.

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

Nurul Praharso.

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

Nurul conducts individual therapy for adolescents and adults, ages 13 years and above.

She is strongly committed to using evidence-based interventions, in combination with a warm, empathic therapeutic style. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also draws strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-focussed approaches.

Adopting a collaborative approach to therapy, Nurul works alongside clients to form individualised treatment plans, to help achieve treatment goals and maximise treatment outcomes.

Pricing & Appointment Policies

Private Clients

For Private Patients & MHTP Referrals

Our team is open to private referrals, or referrals from a GP or Psychiatrist under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). Fees vary in accordance with the experience, and expertise of our team members, so please contact us to discuss relevant costs. Rebates may be available for private clients. Clients with a MHTP may be eligible for the Medicare rebate. Alternatively, you may be eligible to claim via private health insurance (please check with your insurer, as rebates vary).

Scheme-Based Clients

ADF, FRNSW, Veterans, NRL, and more…

Actualise Psychology partners with a number of organisations to provide treatment under various schemes including ADF, FRNSW, Veterans, NSW Ambulance, and the NRL (League Ahead & RLPA). If you are referred under an approved scheme, your session fees will be covered by the scheme, and you will not need to make payment for the services. However, some schemes do not cover cancellations <24 hours or sessions that you fail to attend, where this occurs this may result in the cost being passed onto you as the client (please see cancellation policy for details).

Rebates

Rebates may be available for private paying clients via either Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

 

Medicare: Clients with a MHTP may be eligible for the Medicare rebate. As of June 2025, the Medicare rebate for psychology sessions in Australia is $141.85 / 50 min session for a clinical psychologist, and $96.65 / 50 min session for a registered (Generalist) Psychologist.

 

There are a few Medicare benefits schemes that may apply with respect to psychology, depending on your specific mental health needs/conditions. The most common of these is Medicare's Better Access initiative. Under this initiative you can claim up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year with a valid referral (MHTP) from a GP or psychiatrist. Initially, a GP, psychiatrist, can refer you for up to 6 sessions, and if needed, they can approve additional sessions after a review.

 

Health Insurance: If you are not claiming a Medicare rebate, you may be eligible to claim a rebate via your private health insurance (please check with your insurer, as rebates vary).

Cancellation Policy

For Appointment Cancellations

Life happens, and we understand. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice to avoid being charged the full session fee. This helps us support more clients and respect our psychologists' time.

Read more about our cancellation policy here

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FAQs

What services does Actualise Psychology offer?

We provide comprehensive psychological support for individuals, couples, and organisations—ranging from therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma to workplace consulting and specialised services for referral groups.

What services does Actualise Psychology offer?

We provide comprehensive psychological support for individuals, couples, and organisations—ranging from therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma to workplace consulting and specialised services for referral groups.

What services does Actualise Psychology offer?

We provide comprehensive psychological support for individuals, couples, and organisations—ranging from therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma to workplace consulting and specialised services for referral groups.

How can I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment by calling our office, or by clicking on the "Book a Consultation" button at the top of the page, completing a brief form, and we'll be in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

How can I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment by calling our office, or by clicking on the "Book a Consultation" button at the top of the page, completing a brief form, and we'll be in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

How can I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment by calling our office, or by clicking on the "Book a Consultation" button at the top of the page, completing a brief form, and we'll be in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

Do you offer telehealth services?

Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments so you can access high-quality therapy from the comfort of your home. Our online and phone sessions are designed to be just as effective as in-person consultations.

Do you offer telehealth services?

Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments so you can access high-quality therapy from the comfort of your home. Our online and phone sessions are designed to be just as effective as in-person consultations.

Do you offer telehealth services?

Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments so you can access high-quality therapy from the comfort of your home. Our online and phone sessions are designed to be just as effective as in-person consultations.

What are your fees and payment options?

For private patients and MHTP referrals, fees vary—please contact us to discuss options. We also accept scheme-based referrals (such as ADF or Bupa schemes), where payment is managed via the relevant program.

What are your fees and payment options?

For private patients and MHTP referrals, fees vary—please contact us to discuss options. We also accept scheme-based referrals (such as ADF or Bupa schemes), where payment is managed via the relevant program.

What are your fees and payment options?

For private patients and MHTP referrals, fees vary—please contact us to discuss options. We also accept scheme-based referrals (such as ADF or Bupa schemes), where payment is managed via the relevant program.

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Give Us a Visit

Actualise Psychology

Suite 604, Level 6, 65 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone: 0432 182 008

Email: hello@actualisepsychology.com.au

Give Us a Visit

Actualise Psychology

Suite 604, Level 6, 65 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone: 0432 182 008

Email: hello@actualisepsychology.com.au

Give Us a Visit

Actualise Psychology

Suite 604, Level 6, 65 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone: 0432 182 008

Email: hello@actualisepsychology.com.au

Ready to take the next step?

Book a session today and start your journey to a healthier, happier you.

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Ready to take the next step?

Book a session today and start your journey to a healthier, happier you.

Book a Consultation

© 2025 Actualise Psychology. All rights reserved.

Cancellation Policy

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ready to take the next step?

Book a session today and start your journey to a healthier, happier you.

Book a Consultation

© 2025 Actualise Psychology. All rights reserved.

Cancellation Policy

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service