DR JACOB MILNER (Click for telehealth link)
Dr Jacob Milner is an experienced consultant psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals from all walks of life experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. He takes a collaborative, patient-centred approach, working closely with individuals to understand their unique circumstances and develop tailored treatment plans, allowing patients to feel safe, respected and understood. Please note Dr Milner is due to start private practice in late October so is not currently accepting new patients right now. We will update this page once he starts accepting referrals.
Treatment Philosophy
Dr Milner is a strong advocate for a shared journey for mental illness with the person and himself working together to bring about profound changes in their mental health and general wellbeing. An empathic nature combined with a holistic approach make him ideally suited to helping people make informed choices about their mental health care.
• Eating disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Complex physical and psychiatric disorders
• Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders including health anxiety, generalised anxiety and social anxiety
• Psychotic disorders including Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorder
• Neuromodulation – ECT and TMS
• OCD
Professional Areas of Interest:
Dr Milner is a consultant psychiatrist with many years of experience in both the Medical and Psychiatry fields of Medicine. This gives him a unique set of skills for helping patients with both complex physical and psychiatric needs.
He has worked in several hospitals in different settings, giving him a broad understanding of the unique challenges present in different geographical settings including both urban and rural settings.
Dr Milner has worked both in the inpatient and outpatient setting throughout his training and professional career enabling him to support patients through all phases of their recovery.
Career Experience
Qualifications & Accreditations
Member – Faculty of Adult Psychiatry – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry
Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery- University of Otago
Bachelor of Health Science- University of Auckland
Bachelor of Physical Education- University of Otago
Member – Faculty of Adult Psychiatry – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry
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Outside of work Dr Milner enjoys cycling, building boats, and gold fossicking. He has completed numerous Ironman triathlons, cycled from Perth to Sydney, and bike packed through the Arctic circle in Alaska.