Dr Kate Barnes

I recently had my first consultation with Dr Kate over zoom. I am an EDS patient (hypermobile type) who has been struggling with severe symptoms related to this condition for many years. (Inc dysautonomia and craniocervical instability). The appointment was so incredibly helpful, Kate was compassionate, highly knowledgeable and clearly incredibly passionate about her work. It is the first medical appointment I have ever had where I felt like I was truly being listened to. She taught me a great amount in the time we had together (particularly about MCAS and ADHD) and her insights were just so incredibly valuable. I have previously had little help when it comes to finding support for EDS and its comorbidities, so finding such a knowledgeable and kind doctor feels fantastic. She has prescribed me medications and I finally have a plan in place to improve my health. If you're an EDS patient looking for support look no further.
Mar 24th, 2022

I was recommended Kate by more than one person and am so glad I took them up on their suggestion - Kate is incredibly knowledgeable about all things related to Dysautonomia including the links to MCAS, craniocervical instability and EDS, and mental health including ADHD. I felt very validated during my session as Kate is a great listener and it was comforting to know she has firsthand experience of the symptoms I'm experiencing. We spoke in depth about my struggles and made a clear plan for next steps. Really excited to be working with Kate and I'm confident she can help improve my quality of life and health.
Oct 17th, 2021

I had my consultation through zoom with Dr Barnes last week. I was very anxious but Kate made me feel right at ease. It made such a difference to have someone to listen and take on board my health concerns and understand what it is actually like living like this. I have struggled since I was small with pain, fatigue and lots of other symptoms. I felt so relieved when Kate diagnosed me with Hypermobile EDS as its just good to know finally after years of going to doctors and being made to feel its all in your head that there is an answer for everthing. She also took lots of time explaining things and did not make me feel silly for asking questions which made a big difference to me as I feel I have lost alot of confidence with doctors through the years. I would highly recommend making an appointment it is something I have thought about for alot of years going private and I am so glad I did
Sep 17th, 2021

In 2020 we"d lost Mum and my daughter ( in 20s) and I were now living with the effects of Long Covid on already challenged immune systems. As both a fellow sufferer and EDS specialist Dr Barnes not only has a profound wealth of knowlegde of her chosen fields( EDS hEDS Long Covid and MCAD) but will use it proactively to maximise her patients recovery and health. Her own health experiences no doubt explain her extraordinarily committement and compassion. After one consult Id been offered treatment for the debilitating symptoms and a referral for the chronic nerve pain. She then texted me the same night to get my NHS number so she could refer immediately! A remarkable consultant.
Jul 26th, 2021

Had a zoom consultation with Dr Barnes today, she was very kind, sympathetic and knowledgeable and was able to diagnose me with hEDS, mast cell activation syndrome and long covid. If you are suffering with hypermobility, POTS, ME, chronic fatigue, long covid or similar I would strongly recommend an appointment with Dr Barnes as she will really listen. Best consultation ever
Jun 2nd, 2021