Bexley Clinic is the premier private psychiatry clinic in Auckland founded in 1961.
Our group of six Psychiatric Specialists and two Senior Clinical Psychologists also serve or have served in the public sector as consultants. We are all committed to the Medical Council's principles of confidentiality and ethical behaviour and to the ongoing continuing educational post graduate programs monitored by the Royal College of Australian and New Zealand Psychiatrists and recognised for vocational registration by the Medical Council.
The expertise of the Clinic's members covers a wide variety of patients' problems. This is predominantly in anxiety disorders but includes the following:
- Psychiatric Disorders, emotional distress related to life situations, marital problems, drug and alcohol dependency.
- Medico-legal reports to a number of institutions e.g. ACC.
- Reports for legal counsel on behalf of those facing charges or seeking compensation.
- War Pensions.
- Competence assessments for the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act, more specifically for the elderly related to wills and their validity.
The private service offers continuity of contact with a specific consultant if desired.
An individual's temperament, upbringing, family dynamics, genetic makeup and physical health are all assessed at the first interview. Subsequent to a full history and observation of the patient's emotional and mental state, an assessment by the Psychiatrist is offered and discussed with the patient. With the patient's cooperation an agreement is reached allowing recommendations that are considered appropriate to meet the patient's needs. This may involve medication, counselling, a combination of both or advice depending on the specific needs of the patient.
The Clinic also provides a Duty Psychiatrist from its members, providing a telephone contact throughout weekends and public holidays.
Julian Reeves and Renate Bellve-Wack are clinical psychologists affiliated with Bexley Clinic.