Specialists in gender identity development
Kelly Psychology offers a specialist gender identity service for children, adolescents and adults.
Our gender service is based out of Hackney, East London, with additional in-person clinics in Dublin. The majority of our services are provided over Zoom to clients across the UK and Ireland.
We are committed to offering a comprehensive gender service, in line with best practice standards, for each of our clients. We provide our clients with access to specialist clinical skills and expert knowledge acquired over many years working at NHS gender services.
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Gender Services
Specialist Gender Assessment
We provide specialist gender assessment for children, adolescent and adults. Including family where appropriate.
A full gender assessment is conducted and recommendations made. Where appropriate the report can be used as an onward referral to an endocrinologist.
Specialist gender assessments vary in the number of meetings required, however as we take a developmental approach, it tends to take around 6 meetings. For those under- 18 years, at least one appointment must take place in-person. The session number may vary depending on the client’s needs. A full specialist gender assessment report can be provided where relevant.
Our practice is guided by WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Standards of Care and NHS England Service Specifications for Gender Services.
Specialist Psychological Support
Extended gender exploration work pre-assessment for those early in their gender development.
This service also covers those who have completed a specialist gender assessment and require ongoing gender support. Gender Support sessions take place when further space for exploration and ongoing review is needed.
Gender Training and CPD
Specialist training in gender identity difficulties
Do you or your organisation (eg education, counselling, or care setting) need specialist input around gender identity? If a bespoke training package delivered by a clinician experienced in the assessment and support of young people with gender dysphoria is what you need, get in contact to discuss and we would be happy to discuss further.
Refer and book an appointment
To Refer: Download the appropriate form, complete and return via email to info@kellypsychology.co.uk. We also welcome referrals from your GP or other healthcare professionals.
* Specialist gender assessments vary in the number of meetings required, however as we take an adolescent developmental approach, it tends to take around 6 meetings. The session number may vary depending on the client’s needs. An assessment includes a full specialist gender assessment report.
To Book: Once your referral has been accepted and you reach the top of the waiting list, you will be sent a link to the scheduling page. Once on that page please select the appointment type you require and a time that suits. You will be asked for full payment on booking.
Cost: Each gender assessment appointment cost depends on the clinician that you see.
1 hour long assessment appointment cost as follows:
£275/€320 with the Service Lead
£250/€290 with a Principal Clinician
£225/€265 with a Senior Clinician
Each psychological support (non-assessment) appointment costs £150/€175 per meeting. Fees are reviewed on 1st April each year.
You can reschedule at no cost online, or cancel by emailing (minus a 1.5% processing fee charged by the payment company), up to 36 hours before your appointment.
Insurance: Dr Aidan Kelly is registered with BUPA for mental health and gender services. Clients seeking their consultations to be covered by BUPA need to check their coverage with their insurer for the type of appointment and cost before booking an appointment, and provide their membership number, authorisation number and specific details of authorised consultations.
For other insurance companies, check directly with your policy/provider whether you can submit receipts from Kelly Psychology to make a claim.
Update
Recently some patients have been successful in applying for an Individual Funding Request (IFR) from their local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. This has allowed them to have their assessment fully funded by the NHS. You may therefore wish to consider this funding option with your GP. See this webpage for an example of what the process involves https://www.nwlondonccg.nhs.uk/services/your-health/individual-funding-requests.
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Get in Touch
If you think Kelly Psychology can help you please contact us via email info@kellypsychology.co.uk and you will be sent a self-referral form to complete. We also welcome referrals from your GP or other healthcare professionals.