Dr Vicky Kelly

Dr Vicky Kelly is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Service Lead for Psychological Services at the Barts Heart and Thorax Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where she established the service in 2017. Prior to that she worked in paediatric cardiac psychology at Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2011, having previously worked across paediatric palliative care, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and child and adolescent mental health services.

Her clinical and research interests include anxiety, the psychological impact of cardiac conditions, decision-making around cardiac devices, and the experiences of patients and families undergoing invasive cardiac investigations and treatments.

She is passionate about developing equitable access to high-quality, well-governed psychological care within acute cardiac services and enjoys creating effective support structures for staff working in acute physical healthcare settings. She values collaborative approaches that bring together patients, families, and healthcare professionals to shape and deliver psychologically informed care.