Welcome to the BBC Menopause Support Service

Dr Surya Gupta-Wright is passionate about women’s health and menopause care and has worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for many years. She holds Diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is a registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society.

Dr Surya has previously worked within a Menopause Research Unit in London, where she was involved with seeing menopause patients with complex problems, menopause research projects and teaching health professionals about the menopause. As well as her clinic at My Menopause Centre, Dr Surya is an NHS GP and a GP appraiser.

Dr Surya lives in London and is a busy mum of 3 children, and when she has any free time she loves to go to the theatre.

You can book an appointment to see Dr Surya online or in person at Naked Health Medispa, 261-263 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon, SW20 0RH.

Here’s what one of our wonderful patients had to say about the support and care that she received from Dr Surya and the team at My Menopause Centre:

Meet Dr Surya by watching the video below:

Kate qualified as an RGN  (Registered General Nurse) in 1990 and has worked predominantly in women’s health for the last 30 years. She is a highly experienced Nurse Prescriber and a Member of the British Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. She is also a Diplomat of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) and a fitter of all contraceptive methods.

During her career, Kate recognised that women’s health was not given the priority it deserved. She has worked for the last 10 years in General Practice to create clinics for women to access contraception and up-to-date, evidence-based menopause care. She is passionate that women should be provided with the opportunity, time, and support to make informed decisions in relation to their menopause and beyond.

If you would like to book an appointment with Kate she will give you the time and space to discuss how you are feeling, guide you through the options available, and ensure you are comfortable with the decisions you make in managing your menopause.

Meet Nurse Kate by watching the video below:

Dr Sarah Hattam is a BMS (British Menopause Society) registered menopause expert and GP.  She studied medicine at Leeds University and has worked as an NHS GP in Yorkshire for almost thirty years. She loved working as a junior doctor in gynaecology and has always had a keen interest in all aspects of women’s health.  She is a diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and also helps to train the doctors of the future.  She works for NHS England as a GP Appraiser.  She is also an experienced speaker on menopause-related issues in the workplace.

Dr Sarah believes that all women deserve the best possible personalised support and care during their menopause transition and beyond and looks forward to providing this for you at My Menopause Centre.

She is married with three grown-up children and a labradoodle.  She enjoys hill-walking and cycling in her spare time.

You can meet Dr Sarah here:

Dr Abbie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 in medicine and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has always been drawn to women’s health and initially worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both overseas in Perth Western Australia and within the UK. She then chose to undertake training in General Practice and completed the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also achieved the Southampton Richard Percival MRCGP excellence award for her GP training.

As well as her work with My Menopause Centre, she also works within an NHS menopause centre. She looks forward to each of her consultations, talking with each person about their individual journey and making decisions together. Her hope is for women to achieve a positive experience during their menopause transition and feel empowered with their choices.

One of our amazing patients recently shared this fantastic feedback about the support she received from Dr Abbie and the team at My Menopause Centre:

Meet Dr Abbie by watching the video below:

Dr Cat is an experienced GP and menopause specialist. She qualified in medicine from University College London before which she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from King’s College, London. She spent her early career living and working in the hustle and bustle of London before she was drawn back to her roots in the West Midlands where she commenced GP training and found her passion – women’s health.

Career opportunities led Cat to North Yorkshire where she currently works as a GP in a rural NHS practice. She is a menopause specialist, member of the British Menopause Society and also a Diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Cat has recognised the ‘black hole’ that exists for many women as far as menopause is concerned, and is dedicated to supporting her patients from head to toe at a time in life that can bring challenges from all angles including the physical, personal, emotional and beyond.

Should you book an appointment with her, no conversation is off limits and her gentle, caring and conscientious approach will make you feel instantly relieved. She’ll work through your symptoms with you to establish a treatment plan that empowers you to lead a more joyous and fulfilling life.

Outside of work, Cat enjoys rural walks with her husband, daughter and golden Labrador. She feels time with family and friends is essential, hours spent at the seaside therapeutic and a good sense of humour indispensable to combat most challenges in life.

Meet Dr Cat by watching the video below.

‘I am delighted to become a part of the wonderful team at My Menopause Centre and to support women on their menopause journey. Menopause can present with a myriad of symptoms, often catching women unaware and at a time when many are juggling their responsibilities at work and home and often ageing relatives. This can leave women feeling overwhelmed, alone and anxious. While 51% of the world population will go through menopause, how little people talk about it and the lack of awareness is astounding!  This lack of awareness is even more so within ethnic minority communities where difficulties in accessing menopause care are further compounded by cultural beliefs and language barriers. My intimate understanding of Asian culture and fluency in Hindi and Urdu helps me to establish rapport with women from this background and I hope to ease their access to menopause care’

Dr Manisha Singh

Dr Manisha Singh is a Consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and Community Gynaecology with over 13 years of experience as the Lead Clinician and NHS Consultant. She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health through all life stages and the menopause in particular.

She has been a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists since 1998 and is also a Fellow of the Faculty of SRH. She is active in teaching and training and regularly organises and chairs regional training days and meetings. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds Medical school and is the Training Programme Director for postgraduate training and is incredibly proud of being a part of shaping the future consultant workforce in community SRH. She is a Council member at the Faculty of SRH and has other responsible Faculty roles.

Within her NHS Consultant role, Dr Manisha focuses on women’s health and complex contraception and is responsible for clinical supervision and governance as well as assuring high standard, evidence-based clinical care. Dr Manisha has experience in the different, often unrecognisable ways menopause can present, the negative impact this can have and the life-changing benefits of tailored and collaborative clinical management. She feels strongly about raising menopause awareness and easing access to holistic and empathetic care.

During an initial consultation, Dr Manisha will explore and understand her patient’s symptoms and work collaboratively with the patient to tailor care and treatment to her individual needs.

Meet Dr Manisha by watching the video below.

Dr Ramiya Al-Alousi is a BMS (British Menopause Society) registered menopause specialist and GP, and graduated from the University of Leicester in 2009. She undertook her medical training in both Leicester and Middlesbrough, during which time she became drawn to women’s health when she noticed how much of a difference can be made to help women through the challenges of both the fertile years and beyond. She is a fitter of both the contraceptive coils and implants, as well as a diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She went on to train in an NHS menopause clinic where she treated women with complex medical backgrounds, and went on to gain the Advanced Menopause Care Certificate from the Faculty of Reproductive and Sexual Health.

She is a passionate advocate for women’s health and through her gentle, friendly and empathic approach, you can rest assured that no symptom or problem is too big or embarrassing, and she will endeavour to make you feel comfortable and at ease. She believes menopause affects everyone in different ways and enjoys sharing tailored discussions with women to ensure that they feel fully informed and able to choose exactly the right option for them.

She also enjoys medical writing, having written several patient and professional education resources for the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum and their journal, Her Life Her Health, and is regularly involved in teaching peers on all things menopause and women’s health related.

Meet Dr Ramiya by watching the video below:

Dr Gabriella Smee is a GP with a special interest in women’s health and menopause care. She graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the London school of medicine in 2010. She went on to pursue her career in general practice and completed GP training in 2015 working in a variety of settings. Within primary care, she became a strong advocate in the field of women’s health and currently runs women’s health clinics dedicating herself to supporting women of all backgrounds through different stages of their lives within a busy GP practice in a diverse multiethnic area.

She is a member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH), an experienced fitter of all contraceptive methods and a diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr Gabriella is a proud British Menopause Society (BMS) member and is passionate about improving access to menopause care for all women. She has delivered education to GP trainees, primary care clinicians and local psychological therapy services in order to raise awareness of the difficulties women face during menopause, and to show the positive effect recognising the symptoms and offering individualised treatment can bring to women’s lives. Dr Gabriella also works in a voluntary role as part of a menopause task force for the FSRH, creating further educational materials to improve knowledge of the challenges women going through the menopause experience, how wide reaching this can be and what evidence-based treatments can be offered to help.

Above all, she believes in listening to women, providing empathetic support for the issues they are going through, and drawing on her experience to provide holistic care to smooth the menopause transition and make it as positive an experience as possible.

You can meet Dr Gabriella here:

“With over 20 years practising as a menopause specialist, I’m passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment to help people who might be anxious about not being taken seriously or worried about being judged for needing help with issues that they might find embarrassing. I have had first-hand experience of many menopause symptoms and understand that everyone has a different menopause experience”.
Dr Amanda Smith

Dr Amanda is an experienced menopause, sexual and reproductive healthcare specialist and psychosexual therapist. She qualified from the University of London (Guy’s Hospital). After working as a GP and passing the Royal College of General Practitioners membership exam, she pursued her interest in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).

She became a British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialist and ran North Derbyshire NHS Sexual Health Service’s Menopause Clinic until it was decommissioned in 2018 at a time when NHS funding for Community Sexual Health Services was being decimated. Amanda currently works as a private menopause specialist and psychosexual therapist and also works in an NHS sexual health service.

During an initial consultation, Dr Amanda will aim to understand how your menopausal symptoms affect all aspects of your life, be it physical, emotional, occupational or social. She will discuss all options and work with you to develop a management plan which is individualised for your specific circumstances.

If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Amanda Smith for available appointments.

Meet Dr Amanda by watching the video below.

Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) Medical Advisory Committee and a BMS menopause trainer.

As well as her role as Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds.

Dr Spencer is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars and has written menopause training modules and pathways for doctors.net, the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, and the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.

While working as a GP she noticed a need for increased awareness and understanding of the menopause transition amongst her patients. She could see how their menopause symptoms were having a detrimental impact on all aspects of their lives and decided to qualify as a Menopause GP. Through her clinical work and being co-founder of My Menopause Centre, Clare is passionate about educating, empowering and supporting all women through all stages of their menopause transition.

You can book an appointment to see Dr Clare online, or in person at The Spire Hospital in Leeds (Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT – free on-site parking). 

Meet Dr Clare by watching the video below.

“Menopause transition is a journey, and my role is to walk alongside the woman, supporting her through it. I am delighted to be working with My Menopause Centre to be able to support women through their menopause journey. I’ve been a BMS (British Menopause Society) menopause specialist for nearly 10 years. Everyone woman has a different menopause story to tell and it’s so important to identify everyone’s individual needs. Best outcomes are obtained with a positive mindset, healthy lifestyle – nutrition and exercise and appropriate hormone therapy.”
Dr Tonye Wokoma

Dr Tonye is an experienced Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Community Gynaecology and has been a BMS-recognised menopause specialist for almost 10 years. She was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in September 2016. She also holds the Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSRH) Advanced Menopause Certificate and is also the FSRH Menopause Guardian involved in the curriculum, logbook and training in menopause care basic and advanced certificate. A true advocate of women’s health and the menopause, she regularly facilitates and delivers sessions on contraception and menopause and has authored publications and delivered presentations regionally and nationally. Dr Tonye also assisted with the medical aspects of Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie’s best-selling book, Cracking the Menopause.

With a very kind and sympathetic approach Dr Tonye, is fully aware of the growing hunger for information and support for menopause care and believes in providing high-quality, individualised care for all women. During an initial consultation, Dr Tonye will explore her patient’s symptoms, needs and goals and, together with additional medical history, will work with her to establish the different options available for treatment and continuing the patient’s journey together.

If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Tonye Wokoma for available appointments.

Meet Dr Tonye by watching the video below: