Mackay · Brisbane · Telehealth
Psychiatric care for every stage of life, from the first months to adulthood.
Dr Veronica Stanganelli is a consultant psychiatrist for adults, children, teenagers, and parents and babies. She sees patients in Mackay and Brisbane, and by telehealth across Australia.
Accepting new referrals
Specialist psychiatry for every age.
Dr Veronica Stanganelli sees adults, children, teenagers, and parents with babies. Consulting in Mackay and Brisbane, and by telehealth.
I'm looking for help for…
- All agesBabies, children, teenagers and adults
- English · EspañolConsultations in two languages
- Telehealth availableFor rural and regional patients
Who we see: every age, and the people around them.
From pregnancy and a baby's first year through to adult life. Family members can be part of treatment when it helps.
- 1.Mothers and babiesA parent's depression can affect a baby's development. Our program helps parents recover and strengthens their relationship with their baby.Read more about mothers and babies
- 2.ChildrenChildren go through a lot of emotional and physical change as they grow. We help them, and their parents, find ways to manage it.Read more about children
- 3.Teenagers and young adultsGrowing up isn't easy. We're here when moods, behaviour or eating start to feel out of balance.Read more about teenagers and young adults
- 4.AdultsAs adults it can be hard to admit we need help. That's completely fine. Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and trauma are all treatable.Read more about adults
Conditions we treatEach condition has its own signs, assessment and treatment.
My approach
“Treatment has no fixed timeframe, no straight lines and no shortcuts. Keep going, and you will get better.”
I trained in medicine and child psychiatry in Uruguay and am a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, qualified in both child and adolescent and general adult psychiatry. I've spent more than 25 years researching and teaching on childhood obesity and eating disorders, and I'm a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at James Cook University.
- 1980Doctor of Medicine
- 1984Child & Adolescent Fellowship
- 2010FRANZCP
- JCUSenior Lecturer
Your first appointment, step by step.
You need a GP referral to see a psychiatrist in Australia. It also lets you claim a Medicare rebate.
- i.See your GP
Ask for a referral to Dr Stanganelli. Take these contact details with you.
- ii.Send the referral
Email it to appointments@stanganelli.com.au, or your GP can e-fax it. Or post it to PO Box 5571, Mackay QLD 4740.
- iii.We review your referral
Dr Stanganelli reviews every referral. If yours is accepted, we'll offer a time in Mackay, Brisbane or by telehealth, usually in under 4 weeks. If we can't accept a referral, we'll let the referring doctor or the patient know.
- iv.First consultation
A longer assessment visit. Bring any previous reports or letters.
Where we consult
Brisbane
Suite 4, Level 2, 130 Commercial Road
Teneriffe QLD 4006
First Saturday of each month · 9am–5pm
Telehealth
Video consultations anywhere in Australia.
Often combined with face-to-face visits.
For GPs, paediatricians & solicitors
Referrals, MBS item 291 opinions, medico-legal and insurance reports, and professional supervision.
We do not bulk bill. Please note that this is a private billing practice. Medicare rebates may apply to eligible consultations; however, out-of-pocket fees are payable, including for MBS item 291 assessments.