Laura S. Van Velzen is a psychiatrist based in Parkville, VIC, working from 35 Poplar Road, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia. She looks after people who are dealing with tough mental health symptoms and wants to help them feel more stable and more like themselves again.
Laura’s work focuses on major depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These can affect sleep, energy, motivation, relationships, and day-to-day routines. In many cases, it’s not just one thing happening at once, so she pays attention to the full picture and how things change over time.
Sessions are usually about sorting out what’s going on, what has helped in the past, and what might help next. At times, that can include talking through patterns like low mood that won’t lift, mood swings, or persistent thoughts and behaviours that are hard to switch off. Laura keeps things calm and practical, and she supports people to take small, workable steps.
Mental health care can feel overwhelming. Laura understands that people may come in feeling stuck, drained, or unsure where to start. She works to make the conversation clear, so treatment decisions make sense. That might involve medication discussions, building coping strategies, and making a plan that fits real life, not just a clinic visit.
Like many psychiatrists, Laura’s training is based on standard psychiatry education and clinical supervision. She also stays across new thinking in mental health care, so the approach used today is in line with what is commonly recommended and supported by evidence.
There’s also value in using the right support alongside other services. Over time, treatment often works best when it matches the person’s needs and supports the rest of their health and wellbeing, including day-to-day functioning.
If you’re seeking help for depression, bipolar disorder, or OCD, Laura provides a steady, respectful space to talk things through and find a sensible next step.