Dr. William Ackers
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr William Ackers has an interest in recovery-based models of care, emphasising holistic, evidence-based treatment. He draws on multiple psychotherapeutic modalities in addition to biological treatments and views all patient interactions as opportunities for therapeutic conversations and positive change. He ascribes to the view that treatment is more likely to be effective when developed in partnership with the patient and their family where appropriate.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr William Ackers is a Child and Adolescent and General Adult psychiatrist, he sees patients from childhood onwards. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2005 from the University of East Anglia, Norwich in the United Kingdom. He moved to Auckland, New Zealand in 2012 where he completed his generalist training as well as the certificate of advanced learning in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry via the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
Dr William Ackers has over ten years of experience in psychiatry and has worked in both metropolitan and rural areas in Australia and New Zealand. He has predominantly worked in both general adult and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). He has held the position of honorary senior lecturer at Auckland University and is an accredited supervisor for RANZCP trainees.
Dr Ackers now offers 291 assessments for new patients. Please send your referral to referrals@empoweredmindsclinic.com.
Dr Ackers is unable to accept new patient referrals that require ongoing management.
Dr Ackers offers services to children, adolescents and adults.
Dr Ackers offers assessment and treatment of a variety of concerns including ADHD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, OCD and PTSD.
Fees
New Patient Assessment
This appointment type is for new
patients to our clinic who is seeking assessment as well as treatment from a psychiatrist.
Fee: $900.00
Medicare Rebate: $262.10
30 Minute Follow Up
This appointment type is for patients who have seen Dr Ackers for an initial assessment and now require follow up for treatment management.
Fee: $400.00
Medicare Rebate: $134.00
60 Minute Follow Up
This appointment type is for patients who have seen Dr Ackers for an initial assessment and now require follow up for treatment management.
Fee: $760
Medicare Rebate: $184.90
Brief 291 Assessment
This appointment type is for new
patients seeking a one-off assessment, with a management plan provided to your General Practitioner who will manage your ongoing care. This is for non-complex referrals such as existing diagnosis of ADHD or second opinion. Your referral must explicitly request for a 291 assessment.
Fee: $900.00
Medicare Rebate: $455.60
Standard 291 Assessment
This appointment type is for new
patients seeking a one-off assessment, with a management plan provided to your General Practitioner who will manage your ongoing care. This is for referrals requesting an assessment of ADHD or other undiagnosed psychiatric conditions with minimal complexity. Your referral must explicitly request for a 291 assessment.
Fee: $1100.00
Medicare Rebate: $455.60
Complex 291 Assessment
This appointment type is for new
patients seeking a one-off assessment, with a management plan provided to your General Practitioner who will manage your ongoing care. This is intended for complex referrals, such as patients who have trialled medications or seen other health professionals with limited benefit, and where there is prior history, reports or collateral information requiring detailed review. All patients under the age of 18 requesting a 291 assessment will require this appointment type. Your referral must explicitly request for a 291 assessment.
Fee: $1300.00
Medicare Rebate: $455.60