Dr Kristy Fenton
Consultant Child and Adolescent PsychiatristMBBS (Lon), MRCPsych
RocketEd is delighted to have Dr Kristy Fenton on the team. An experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Kristy brings a wealth of clinical expertise to her role. She conducts Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments for children and young people aged 8 to 19 years and is also a key member of RocketEd’s multidisciplinary team delivering autism assessments. Alongside her professional commitments, Kristy is a parent of teenagers, a proud cockapoo owner, and a committed Ipswich Town supporter.
Kristy graduated in medicine from University College London over twenty years ago. From an early stage, she was drawn to psychiatry, and her training across multiple psychiatric disciplines led her to specialise in child and adolescent mental health. She became a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in 2012, and has been on the GMC Specialist Register since 2015. In addition to her medical training, Kristy has completed further qualifications in psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic family therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy, enabling her to offer a holistic, empathic, and considered approach to care.
Kristy has worked extensively across both NHS and independent settings. She contributed to the development of a new day hospital as part of a transformation team within an independent hospital and has held several national leadership roles. These include being elected Chair of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists by her peers in Wales and joining an advisory panel on children’s mental health during the Covid pandemic. She is also actively involved in the supervision and training of the next generation of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.
Kristy has a strong interest in service development and is known for her patient-centred approach. She recognises the importance of tailoring care to each individual and is committed to evidence-based practice at every stage of the clinical journey.
At RocketEd, Kristy offers ADHD assessments for children and young people aged 8 to 19 years. These assessments typically involve the use of standardised tools, consultation with schools or colleges, and, most importantly, a face-to-face clinical assessment. Where appropriate, Kristy can discuss further treatment options—such as a medication initiation plan—and offer ongoing follow-up care. Appointments take place in our consultation rooms in London EC1, which are easily accessible by public transport from across the UK.
Kristy is formally trained in the administration and interpretation of gold-standard autism diagnostic tools, including the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (3Di), the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R), and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS2). She has significant experience leading and contributing to multidisciplinary autism assessments in both NHS and independent contexts, ensuring that diagnostic decisions are aligned with NICE guidelines and nationally recognised best practice.
