Hormone Replacement Therapy
alternative to traditional hormone replacement
At Real You Clinic, we offer bespoke Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to support women experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, especially during perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause. Led by Dr Kathryn Taylor-Barnes, a qualified GP with advanced expertise in women’s health, our personalised HRT programmes aim to restore hormonal harmony and improve energy, mood, sleep, libido, skin, and overall wellbeing. Whether you’re new to HRT or looking for a more tailored approach, our clinic provides a supportive, medically-led environment with treatments that work in harmony with your body.
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About
Do I need treatment?
Dr Kathryn has many years’ experience in women’s health as a doctor and understands the symptoms of menopause from a personal level too! She has extensive post graduate qualifications in women’s health speciality including DFFP and DRCOG and MSc Medical Ultrasound where she has spent years learning the skills of ultrasound and visualisation of the female pelvic organs and anatomy related to hormone imbalance.
The Perimenopause and Menopause are particularly challenging times in a woman’s life and Dr Kathryn has the skills and experience to sensitively listen to your concerns and symptoms and together with top level blood tests analysis at TDL Laboratory in London she can interpret what hormone imbalance s you may have and create a bespoke tailored plan using preparations from The Specialist Pharmacy to help adjust things to improve your symptoms.
What Are The Symptoms?
Women’s hormones fluctuate a lot throughout their life, and many imbalances that occur, relate to the female reproductive system. It’s well known that PMT, pregnancy and menopause can cause hormonal imbalances, but post-natal depression and perimenopause can also have an impact.
Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
Vaginal Dryness
Decreased Libido
Pain During Sex
Fatigue & Poor Energy Levels
Decreased Muscle Mass
Weight Gain
Memory Loss
Mood Changes
Understanding hormones
What do different hormones do?
Estrogen
Deals with the heart, blood pressure, bones, sleep, hair, skin and vaginal health. Key in women’s health and overall well-being.
Progesterone
Controls anxiety and mood swings, sleep. A mood enhancer that is one of few natural antidepressants.
Testosterone
Impacts vitality, ambition, red blood cell production, bone density, weight control, energy and libido. An anabolic steroid, also useful for women to strengthen muscles and bone density.
Vitamin D
Controls mood, immunity, bone density and impacts auto-immune conditions. Because the majority of Vitamin comes from the sun, there are often low levels in people in Northern Europe.
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
Impacts vitality, energy, motivation and libido. The most prolific hormone in the body that converts into testosterone and oestrogen as required by the body.
Trusted and recognised training
Dr Kathryn is trained on bio-identical hormone replacement by the Marion Gluck Training Academy – the only dedicated academy of it’s kind in the UK.
Safe and Backed Testing
Dr Kathryn will send your blood test to TDL lab in central London for analysis.
RT treatment at The Real You Clinic is led by Dr Kathryn Taylor-Barnes, a highly experienced GP with over 30 years of medical expertise. Holding a postgraduate qualification (DRCOG) and fully GMC-registered, Dr Kathryn provides care to the highest clinical standards. The clinic itself is CQC-regulated, ensuring safety, quality, and excellence in every aspect of patient care. With her extensive background in general practice and women’s health, Dr Kathryn combines medical precision with a compassionate, patient-centred approach — supporting women through every stage of hormonal change with professionalism and understanding.
The science
What are bioidentical hormones?
Hormones are messengers that send signals to organs and systems to control almost every task your body performs, including sex and brain function, growth, and food breakdown. As we age, hormonal imbalances become more noticeable and can affect our daily lives. Bioidentical hormones are a man-made version almost identical to those that our body naturally produces. Because they are so similar, they are easier to metabolise and less likely to cause a reaction.
Bioidentical hormones are extracted from soy and yams and are available in many different forms including pills, patches, creams, gels, shots, and implants. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, Vitamin D and DHEA are all available as bioidentical hormones.
You can feel confident with your bioidentical hormone treatment because Dr Kathryn will tailor it exactly to treat your hormonal imbalance.
To ensure every patient receives the most effective and personalised care, Dr Kathryn Taylor-Barnes works in partnership with Specialist Pharmacy a leading, CQC-registered compounding pharmacy based in Essex.
This collaboration allows us to create bespoke bioidentical hormone creams and tailored prescriptions, individually formulated to meet each patient’s hormonal needs.
By combining medical expertise with Specialist Pharmacy’s precision compounding, we deliver treatments that are safe, high-quality, and designed exclusively for you.
Hormone changes can also impact your skin. Collagen loss is one of the main issues we face as we age. Dr Kathryn has a number of different treatments and products to help combat collagen loss and plump ageing skin.
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Ideal Candidates
HRT is suitable for women experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal imbalance. You may be an ideal candidate if you’re struggling with persistent fatigue, mood changes, irregular periods, low libido, or changes in skin and weight.
Bioidenticals can improve symptoms of:
Hormonal changes — including PMT, menopause, perimenopause, and andropause (the “male menopause”)
Physical symptoms — such as hot flushes, night sweats, and sleeping difficulties
Emotional wellbeing — addressing irritability, mood changes, and anxiety
Cognitive health — supporting memory, focus, and mental clarity
Sexual and bone health — improving libido and helping to prevent osteoporosis
“I finally feel like myself again.”
“I had been struggling with menopause symptoms for years, sleepless nights, mood swings, and a constant lack of energy. After my consultation with Dr Kathryn, I felt truly listened to for the first time. She took the time to explain everything clearly and created a bespoke HRT plan using a personalised cream from Specialist Pharmacy. Within a few weeks, I noticed a real difference, my sleep improved, my energy returned, and my mind felt clearer. I’m so grateful for Dr Kathryn’s expertise and genuine care. The Real You Clinic has honestly given me my confidence and balance back.”
Sarah L., Richmond
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can you expect?
Look at our treatment timeline!
Initial Appointment: 45 minutes – Recording of history & symptoms, comprehensive testing including blood tests.
1 Week: 30 minutes – Review results & receive prescription of personalised treatment plan.
6-8 Weeks: 30 minutes – Review progress with treatment so far & make any adjustments necessary.
6 Months: 30 minutes – Review progress, with possible further tests.
Ongoing: 30 minutes – Every 6 months to discuss & review progress during treatment.
Is bioidentical HRT available at Real You Clinic?
Yes. Dr Kathryn offers both traditional and bioidentical hormone therapy, tailoring treatment to suit your medical history, symptoms, and preferences for a more natural approach where suitable.
How long before I feel better?
Most clients begin noticing improvements within a few weeks, though full benefits may take 2 to 3 months as hormone levels stabilise. Regular reviews ensure your plan evolves with your needs.
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| Acne Acne scarring Anti-Ageing B12 Injections BioIdentical Hormones Brown Spot Removal Collagen Stimulation Crepey Skin Dermal Fillers Earlobe plumping Ellanse® Facial Redness Facial Thread Veins Hands Rejuvenation Hay Fever Injections IPL Treatments Jaw Sculpting Labial Puff |
Laser for Vascular Lines and Wrinkles Lip Enhancement Lipstick Lines Masseter Reduction Melasma Menopause Testing Mesotherapy Micro Needling Mole and Skin Tag Removal NDYag® Treatments Neauvia® Range Non-Surgical Nose Job Nordlys Light&Bright® Obagi NuDerm® Pigmentation Brown Spots Pores Treatment Profhilo® Profiloplasty |
PRP Restylane® Rosacea Sculptra® Silhouette Soft® Thread lift Skin Boosters Skin Peels Skin Resurfacing Skin Tightening SkinAde® Spring Threads SuneKOS® Sweat Reduction Thread Lifts Turkey Neck Under Eye Wrinkles Vaginal Rejuvenation Vitamin D Injections Weight Management |
How can I make an appointment?
Book a 10 minute complimentary initial consultation with Dr. Kathryn over a phone call, Facetime, or WhatsApp video.
Contact us at info@realyouclinic.com or call 020 8050 6444 to schedule your appointment.
What will happen during my consultation?
Before your treatment, Dr. Kathryn will take time to understand your health, concerns, and goals. She’ll carry out a thorough assessment to ensure the treatment is right for you. Your plan will be tailored to your individual needs, and if you choose a course of treatments, she’ll continue to monitor your progress and adapt the approach to achieve the best possible results.
Where is the Real You Clinic?
Dr Kathryn’s clinic is situated in a brand new state of the art purpose built premises in a discrete location in friendly St Margarets, just a 30 minute train journey from London Waterloo.
Who is Dr Kathryn?
Dr Kathryn Taylor-Barnes is a highly accomplished, forward-thinking, published and research award-winning Aesthetic Medicine Specialist with over 27 years of medical experience. A fully qualified doctor from RCSI Dublin, she brings extensive expertise in Hospital and General Practice Dermatology to her thriving CQC-registered clinic, Real You Clinic, established in 2004 in Richmond Upon Thames.
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So glad I found Real You clinic!I was looking at 2 other clinics in London which I didn't feel comfortable using - their … More communication felt very factory like and impersonal, not to mention their expensive quotes for the under eye vein removal treatment I wanted.As soon as I got in touch with Real You, it was a different feeling. I managed to get an appointment shortly after. Dr Kathryn is kind and welcoming, she gives background on herself and her clinic. The clinic itself is very cute, fresh and more of a boutique style set up.Dr Kathryn took the time to explain the treatment, take in depth photos, explain what would happen .etc. I'm very happy with the results and will be going back for other treatments. Highly recommend.
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