Meet the team
Dr Julie Kruss
She/Her
Community Psychologist
Melbourne | Telehealth
Mon-Thu
Julie is a registered psychologist with community psychology endorsement. Her counselling approach takes into account the many intersections of people’s lives.
She places importance on a person centred, trauma informed approach which focuses on the therapeutic relationship, resourcing, safety and stabilisation.
Sarah Poiner
She/Her
Provisional Psychologist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Mon-Tue / Thu-Fri
Sarah is a provisionally registered psychologist who believes that all individuals are entitled to feeling safe and supported.
Sarah strongly believes in working from a neurodiversity affirming, gender affirming and trauma informed approach.
Dr Bronwyn Milkins
She/Her
Registered Psychologist
Telehealth only
Tue-Wed-Thu (from February 2024)
Bronwyn is a registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping you lead the life you want to lead. Bron has helped people with depression, anxiety, sleep, trauma, sexual functioning, eating disorders, stress related to gender identity and neurodivergence, burnout, and life transitions. She is sex positive, sex worker friendly, and understands the needs of the kink/fetish and poly community.
Owen O’Neil
He/Him
Counselling Psychologist
Melbourne | Telehealth
Mon-Fri
Owen is an endorsed counselling psychologist who enjoys working with members of the LGBTIQAP+, brotherboy and sistergirl communities, people who have experienced trauma, and people who struggle with their drug and alcohol use.
Tiarna Felton
She/Her
Registered Psychologist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Mon-Fri
Tiarna is a registered psychologist who believes a holistic approach is necessary for mental well-being and supports the inclusion of all health matters in supporting and maintaining overall well-being.
Carla Jones
She/Her
Registered Psychologist and
Psychosexual Therapist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Mon-Fri
Carla is a registered psychologist who believes in empowering others at all stages of their lives. She recognises and celebrates the strengths of her clients and loves to create a warm and non-judgemental space for people to share their wins, worries and vulnerabilities.
Lulu Thomas
She/Her
Registered Psychologist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Tue-Fri
Lulu is a registered psychologist who works from a person-centred approach to help you understand yourself and the patterns in your life. She uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and attachment-based approaches in her therapy sessions.
Dae Bailey
They/Them
Registered Psychologist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Mon-Tue / Thu-Fri
Dae is a registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting people to become their most genuine selves, fully embrace their identities, and heal from trauma. Dae holds space without judgement, with a compassionate and creative style.
Melissa Wyllie
She/Her
Registered Psychologist and
Psychosexual Therapist
Melbourne | Telehealth
Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri
Mel is a registered Psychologist who believes everyone has unique strengths and inherent value. She appreciates the immense privilege of working with and supporting people to enhance these aspects of themselves in a safe and welcoming space.
Denise Abreu
They/Them
Counselling Psychologist and
Psychosexual Therapist
Brisbane | Telehealth
Supervision Clients Only
Denise is an endorsed counselling psychologist and passionately believes that all people are created equal, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender diversity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic situation. Denise employs a wide variety of approaches to make sure you receive an individualised service that best suits your needs.
Kylie Richards
She/They
Provisional Psychologist
Brisbane | Telehealth
On Extended Leave
Kylie is a provisionally registered psychologist who believes everyone has unique strengths and differences that should be encouraged and celebrated. Kylie provides a non-judgemental and inclusive space for people to share whatever they feel safe disclosing, and this space is welcoming to individuals of all sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, religions, genders, and abilities.
Alex Fritz
They/Him
Administrator
Mon-Thu
Alex is passionate about supporting people in their mental health and wellness journeys. They strive to positively impact people’s day with his calm and welcoming demeanour. Alex aspires to someday be a nutritionist and a more spiritual person. In the meantime, they mostly binge horror films and avoid eye contact with his bookshelves full of unread books.
Bella Bradbrook
She/Her
Casual Receptionist
Tue, Thu & Fri
Bella is the casual administrator here at Haven. She is currently studying business management and communications at university. Bella welcomes you with her friendly presence and strives to continue to make Haven a welcoming and safe space for all that enter. Bella’s hobbies include cheerleading, watching films and taking care her beloved cat Mr Spock 🐱
Michael Bradbrook
He/Him
Director of Operations
Mon-Fri
Michael is the Operations Manager and Director of Haven Psychology and brings over 25 years of business improvement and people management experience to the practice. During his career, Michael has taken a keen interest in developing the people who he works with, helping them to bring their authentic selves into the workplace and working with their unique strengths and talents.
Michael’s interests outside of work include, being an (over) enthusiastic road & gravel cyclist, serving at his local church, and stretching the bounds of his imagination with a good science fiction novel.