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Kath Barnard-Kelly, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS

Scientific Advisor · GHS Clinics

Health psychologist and behavioral scientist advising GHS on psychosocial care for long-term conditions

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About

Prof Kath Barnard-Kelly, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS is a behavioral scientist, Chartered Health Psychologist, and Scientific Advisor to GHS Clinics. Her PhD at the University of Southampton focused on quality-of-life issues in insulin-pump therapy, and her broader work spans diabetes technology, patient-reported outcomes, human factors, suicide risk, and psychosocial precision in long-term conditions. She is HCPC registered, an Expert Adviser to NICE, co-founder of Spotlight-AQ, and author of 220+ peer-reviewed papers.

What to Know

Signature approach

Barnard-Kelly's contribution is the psychosocial layer behind clinical care: mood, motivation, daily friction, family context, technology uptake, and patient preference. Her Kaleidoscope Model of Care and Spotlight Consultations Tool show how patient-reported signals can shape the clinical conversation before the appointment starts. At GHS, that lens supports chronic-condition, metabolic, weight-management, and therapeutic pathways.

What sets them apart

  • Research depth. 220+ peer-reviewed papers, 9,000+ Google Scholar citations, and major diabetes-technology work in journals including NEJM and The Lancet.
  • Regulatory and industry bridge. NICE adviser, FDA collaborator, and human-factors consultant across organizations such as Roche, Medtronic, Dexcom, Johnson & Johnson, and Stanford-linked work.
  • Productized psychosocial care. Co-founder of Spotlight-AQ, an AI-assisted psychosocial assessment platform that won the 2024 ADA Innovation Challenge.

Credentials

Education

  • PhD, Health Psychology (Quality of life issues associated with insulin pump therapy)

    University of Southampton

  • MSc, Health Psychology

    University of Southampton

Additional certifications

  • Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)

    British Psychological Society

    Chartered status is the BPS's senior recognition for qualified psychologists in the UK - it signals doctoral-level training plus ongoing peer-reviewed practice.

  • Associate Fellow (AFBPsS)

    British Psychological Society

    Associate Fellowship is awarded to psychologists who have made a sustained, distinguished contribution to the profession through research or applied work.

  • Practitioner Psychologist Registration (PYL02075)

    Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

    HCPC registration is the UK statutory licence to practise as a psychologist - only registered practitioners can use the protected title.

Affiliations

GHS ClinicsPrimary

Scientific Advisor

Thought Leadership

Publications

Media Appearances

Notable Collaborators

  • Richard Holt · Diabetes psychosocial research (University of Southampton)
  • Roman Hovorka · Closed-loop insulin delivery systems (University of Cambridge)
  • Korey Hood · Diabetes behavioural research (Stanford University)

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