Here is where three clients’ ads appeared in five real searches, and why each one earns the tap.
EM
ExpertMinds
Telehealth psychiatry and psychology
4 of 5 searches
Adelaide · ADHD psychiatrist2nd of 4
Sydney · ADHD psychiatrist1st of 4
Perth · ADHD assessment3rd of 4
Australia · ADHD assessment2nd of 3
Adelaide · Autism assessmentNot shown
Why it shows up
Headlines match the search: “Adult ADHD Psychiatrist” and “best ADHD psychiatrist near me”.
Extra links put the big questions up front: fees and pricing, priority appointment in 3 days, and book appointment.
In Sydney it used five stacked links, which made it the biggest ad on the page, and it came first.
HD
HelloDoc
Telepsychiatry and psychology
2 of 5 searches
Adelaide · ADHD psychiatrist3rd of 4
Sydney · ADHD psychiatristNot shown
Perth · ADHD assessmentNot shown
Australia · ADHD assessmentNot shown
Adelaide · Autism assessment2nd of 2
Why it shows up
The headline matches the search and names the city: “ADHD assessment in Adelaide”.
The description gives the promise in one line: fast, reliable ADHD diagnosis and treatment online.
Links speak to patients and to referrers: priority appointments, book appointment, and referrals for GPs.
EH
Elysea Health
Medical and mental health, Adelaide
1 of 5 searches
Adelaide · ADHD psychiatrist4th of 4
Sydney · ADHD psychiatristNot shown
Perth · ADHD assessmentNot shown
Australia · ADHD assessmentNot shown
Adelaide · Autism assessmentNot shown
Why it shows up
The headline names the service, the city and the suburb: “Adult ADHD Assessment Adelaide – ADHD Psychiatrist Fullarton”.
The description says psychiatrists and psychologists work together, so patients can see they may get both in one place.
Links cover fees, the team and the services, so patients can check before they call.
Position counts the paid ads you can see in each screenshot, at the moment it was taken. Ads move all day, so this is a snapshot, not a promise.
The searches
The five searches, one by one
Each picture is one Google search, cropped to the paid ads at the top. Read the notes beside it to see what each ad does well.
Google search, paid results
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Adelaide
ADHD psychiatrist search
Search: adhd assessment adelaide psychiatrist
Client ads here: ExpertMinds 2nd, HelloDoc 3rd, Elysea Health 4th
Four ads share the top of the page.
Each headline repeats the search: ADHD, psychiatrist or assessment, plus Adelaide.
Under the text, extra links answer common questions. Three of the four link to fees, a priority appointment or booking.
Google search, paid results
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Sydney
ADHD psychiatrist search
Search: adhd assessment sydneypsychiatrist
Client ads here: ExpertMinds 1st
The search had a typo. Google fixed it and still showed ads.
The first ad uses five stacked links, so it takes the most space. Each link answers one question: cost, near me, online, book, or services.
A walk-in medical centre and an online psychiatry service show on the same search. They offer different ways to get care.
One ad says “AHPRA-registered psychiatrists” to build trust.
Google search, paid results
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Perth
ADHD assessment search
Search: adhd assessment perth
Client ads here: ExpertMinds 3rd
The top ad answers the biggest worry first: “No medical referral needed”.
Links such as “Payment plans” and “Pricing” deal with cost early.
One ad shows an address, opening hours and a star rating. Two ads use photos to stand out.
Google search, paid results
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Australia wide
ADHD assessment search
Search: adhd assessment australia
Client ads here: ExpertMinds 2nd
With no city in the search, ads say “online” and “Australia wide” instead.
Descriptions are short. One or two lines are enough when the extra links do the rest.
Cost and speed sit right under the ads, so patients see them before they click.
Google search, paid results
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Adelaide
Autism assessment search
Search: autism assessment adelaide
Client ads here: HelloDoc 2nd
A new search brings a new mix. This time a clinic shows its address, opening hours and star rating.
“Website”, “Directions” and “Call us” buttons let a patient act in one tap on a phone.
Only two ads show here. Google can match ads to searches that are close in meaning, so I check the search terms often to keep ads on target.
Practitioner photo blurred for privacy.
Screenshots shared in November 2026. They show public Google ads, which belong to their owners, and appear here only to explain how healthcare ads are written. Ads change by place, time, device and person, so you may see something different.
How ranking works
How an ad earns its spot
Position is not only about money. Google weighs four things when it picks which ads to show, and in what order.
01
Your bid
The most you are willing to pay for a click. You often pay less than that.
02
Ad and page quality
How useful and relevant your ad is, and the page it leads to.
03
Extra links and details
Google estimates how much your links, buttons and other details will help the ad.
04
The search itself
The words typed, the place, the device and the time of day all count.
Google says that even when others bid more, a highly relevant ad can still win a higher position at a lower price. Nobody can promise first place, but a clear, well-matched ad gives you the best chance of earning it. Source: Google Ads Help: how the Google Ads auction works.
What they share
What the best ads have in common
Look across the five searches and the same six habits keep showing up.
01
Say what they searched
Headlines repeat the words people type, such as “ADHD Psychiatrist Adelaide” or “ADHD Assessment Perth”. Patients see their own words, so the ad feels like the answer.
02
Name the place
City names, “near me” and “Australia wide” tell people the service is for them. For online care, say that clearly.
03
Show speed
Lines like “Priority appointment in 3 days”, “Immediate availability” and “Short waiting time” answer the next question patients ask: how soon?
04
Be open about cost
Fees and pricing, payment plans and bulk billing appear in many of these ads. Cost is a big worry, so good ads deal with it early.
05
Build trust fast
“AHPRA-registered psychiatrists”, opening hours, an address and a star rating tell people the practice is real. Check your own rules before you show ratings or reviews.
06
Make the next step easy
“Book appointment”, “Call us”, “Directions” and “Contact” mean a patient can act in one tap on a phone.
Anatomy of an ad
The parts of a Google ad
Which parts show up depends on Google, the search, the device and your settings.
Headline
The big blue line. It should match the search and say what you offer.
Description
One or two short lines. Give one clear reason to choose you.
Extra links
Short links under the ad, like Fees, Our team or Book appointment. They take more space and answer more questions.
Business details
Address, opening hours and a star rating can show in some ads. It depends on Google and on your settings.
Buttons
Call, Directions and Website buttons let patients act in one tap.
Photos
Some ads show a photo. Use real, calm pictures, and check your privacy and consent rules before you use photos of people.
Know the rules
Health ad rules in short
Know the rules
Health ads have extra rules
Google checks health ads against its healthcare and medicines policy. In Australia, Ahpra rules also cover testimonials and claims in health advertising. Seeing an ad on Google does not mean everything in it is safe for you to copy. Write your own ads, and check them against the rules for your country.
Checked in November 2026. This is a plain-English summary, not legal or financial advice.
A screenshot shows that an ad was on the page. It does not show how many calls or bookings it brought, or whether the enquiries were the right ones. I judge ads by booked patients and cost per new patient, using tracking that counts calls, forms and bookings.
Search your main service and your city on your phone.
Look at the ads at the top. Note the first three.
Ask which one a worried patient would tap, and why.
Check what each ad says about fees, speed and booking.
Hold your own ad up against the six habits on this page.
Common questions
Ads questions
Why do ads look different in each city?
Google picks ads using the search words, the place, the device and the time. Two people can see different ads for the same search.
Can anyone promise the top spot?
No. Google decides the order in an auction, using bids, ad quality, expected clicks and the page the ad leads to. Be careful with anyone who promises first place.
Does an ad on the page mean it is working?
No. It only shows the ad was visible at that moment. Results come from calls and bookings, so tracking matters.
Why can an ad about one condition show for another search?
Google can match ads to searches that are close in meaning, not only exact matches. Tight keyword lists and regular checks of the search terms keep ads on target.
Want your Google ads at the top, with quality patient enquiries?
Tell me about your practice and your city. I plan ads that earn their spot, and I track enquiries so you can see which ones become patients. The first call is free.