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Mr Simon Kelly

Psychiatry Brighton & Hove

Mr Simon Kelly

5 years of experience

5,374+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Simon Kelly at a glance

Mr Simon Kelly is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Simon Kelly is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist specialising in substance misuse. He qualified as a psychiatrist in 1999 and began working in the NHS, later joining Priory Hospital Southampton where he has been the clinical lead for addiction services since 2006. He also works one day a week at The Manor Clinic. 
Dr Kelly completed his degree in Medicine in 1991 at the Imperial College School of Medicine, London. He subsequently undertook training in psychiatry at The Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital where he gained experience in general adult psychiatry. Dr Kelly then went on to train in liaison psychiatry, OCD, ADHD, ADD and addictions. He now holds a Masters degree in Psychiatry and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 
Dr Kelly says he considers it a privilege to work with others, and strives to build a trusting, respectful and open relationship with his patients. 
He has expertise in the following conditions and addictions:
Addiction Treatment
Adjustment Disorder
Affective Disorders
Alcohol Rehabilitation
Amphetamine Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxiety Attack Treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Cannabis Addiction
Cocaine Addiction
Depression
Drug Induced Psychosis
Drug Rehabilitation
Ecstasy / MDMA Addiction
Exercise Addiction
Food Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Gaming Addiction
Gender Dysphoria
Heroin Addiction
Internet Addiction
Ketamine Addiction
Legal High Addiction
Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
Mental Health Treatment
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Perinatal Depression
Phobias
Porn Addiction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Schizophrenia
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self Harm
Sex and Love Addiction
Sexual Dysfunction
Shopping Addiction
Sleep Disorders (Insomnia)
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)
Spice Addiction
Stimulant Addiction
Stress
Trauma Counselling
Trichotillomania
Work Addiction

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Simon Kelly

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Brighton & Hove (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Brighton & Hove (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-115387 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-A415412C · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 3,001
Medication management 90833 2,670
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,249
Family therapy 90847 2,868

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 60 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Kelly
HEADSHOT
Simon Kelly in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Kelly with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Kelly at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 143s
Meet Simon Kelly

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Simon Kelly, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3657/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32268280 · cited by 172
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Simon Kelly, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.4641/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37560754 · cited by 46
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Simon Kelly, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2849/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31510305 · cited by 120
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Simon Kelly, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.2656/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35931921 · cited by 122

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Brighton & Hove · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Brighton & Hove · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2022
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.kelly@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Simon Kelly's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Simon Kelly treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Brighton & Hove matters

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  • What does Simon Kelly specialise in?

    Simon Kelly specialises in Psychiatry in Brighton & Hove, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Simon Kelly treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Simon Kelly practise?

    Simon Kelly practises in Brighton & Hove, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Simon Kelly speak?

    Simon Kelly speaks English.

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