Our mission and ethos
All our menopause specialists are registered with The British Menopause Society and hold the BMS advanced menopause care certificate. We firmly believe in taking an individualised and evidence based approach to managing the perimenopause and menopause.
During your consultation at Chelvey Menopause we will explore your symptoms and provide a management plan tailored to your individual needs.
We provide a safe space for women to feel comfortable discussing all aspects of their perimenopause and menopause. We are passionate about providing a holistic approach to managing the menopause. We understand how vital it is to address not only physical symptoms but also to think about emotional wellbeing, psychosexual health, sleep and lifestyle factors during a menopause consultation.
Meet the team

In addition to being an NHS GP and co-founder and Medical Director of Chelvey Menopause, Dr Flexer works at University Hospital Bristol and Weston (UHBW) as a menopause specialist in the complex Menopause Clinic.
Dr. Laura Flexer
Dr Laura Flexer is a GP and Menopause Specialist. Laura is a British Menopause Society (BMS) registered Menopause Specialist and holds The BMS Certificate of Advanced Menopause Care. Laura is passionate about delivering high quality, individualised care. In addition to being an NHS GP and Medical Director oF Chelvey Menopause, Dr Flexer works at University Hospital Bristol and Weston as a menopause specialist in the complex Menopause Clinic.
Laura has had broad medical experience, having worked in hospital medicine in both the UK and New Zealand. Her combined experience working as a physician as well as a GP with an interest in Women’s Health means she is well placed to manage women with a wide range of symptoms, including those with complex medical problems.
Dr Flexer has been awarded Membership of The Royal College of General Practice (MRCGP) and Membership of The Royal College of Physicians (MRCP). She also holds a Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH) and is a BMS accredited menopause specialist. Dr Flexer is a keen teacher and regularly provides education about menopause to other healthcare professionals.
Dr Flexer recognises the difficulties women face in accessing appropriate menopause care and feels passionately about providing holistic, evidenced-based care that empowers women to take control of their menopause. She has a compassionate and caring approach and is dedicated to supporting women through the physical and emotional aspects of the perimenopause and menopause.

Kuki is Medical Director and co-founder of Chelvey Menopause and also works in the NHS as both a GP and as a menopause specialist in the Complex Menopause Oncology Clinic at The Royal United Hospital, Bath.
Dr. Kuki (Kathryn) Avery MBBS MRCGP MRCP
Dr Kuki Avery is a GP and Menopause Specialist. Kuki is a British Menopause Society (BMS) registered Menopause Specialist and holds The BMS Certificate of Advanced Menopause Care. Kuki is Medical Director at Chelvey Menopause and also works in the NHS as both a GP and as a menopause specialist in the Complex Menopause Oncology Clinic at The Royal United Hospital, Bath.
Dr Avery has been awarded Membership of The Royal College of GPs (MRCGP) and Membership of The Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) examinations and is specialised at manage menopause care in the context of complex medical concerns. Kuki’s combined experience working as a physician as well as a GP with an interest in Women’s Health means she is well placed to manage women with a wide range of symptoms, including those with complex medical problems. Kuki is an active member of The British Menopause Society, having published in the BMS journal Postreproductive Health and presented nationally on the issue of complex menopause care.
Dr Avery is passionate about evidence-based holistic care, which places the individual at the centre of their care. Kuki is an excellent listener and will take time to discuss all your concerns. Dr Avery will suggest treatment options and work with you to develop a management plan tailored to your individual concerns and your life.

Richard Flexer

Dr Matt Noble
Matt has extensive experience in fertility and menopause. He has been privileged, throughout his career, to support individuals and couples on their fertility journeys. He completed a three-year clinical research fellowship at The Institute of Reproductive Sciences (Oxford Fertility), where he wrote his doctoral thesis on frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET). His research has focused on various approaches to endometrial preparation for FET, including leading a University of Oxford randomised controlled trial. His work has been widely published, and he has presented his findings at national and international conferences, including the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). Notably, during his time in Oxford, Matt led protocol changes for natural cycle FET, which resulted in a doubling of the odds of live birth for patients undergoing this treatment.
After his fellowship in Oxford, Matt completed the two-year RCOG Subspecialty Training programme in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Liverpool Women’s Hospital—one of Europe’s busiest gynaecology, fertility and IVF centres.
Matt is an active member of the British Fertility Society and has served on its Executive Committee, representing his peers. He teaches annually on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Subfertility and Assisted Conception Course, as well as on the University of Bristol’s MSc in Reproductive Medicine.
At North Bristol NHS Trust, Matt is Clinical Lead for the Early Pregnancy Clinic, supporting individuals and couples through miscarriage, and is RCOG College Tutor. Matt is also a British Menopause Society-accredited menopause specialist, and his research in this field has been presented nationally.
Matt lives in Bristol with his family and is deeply engaged in the local community. He is known for his compassionate, patient-centred approach, consistently communicating with clarity and empathy. Matt remains committed to providing personalised care that places the needs and experiences of his patients at the heart of his clinical practice.
Areas of expertise:
Subfertility investigation and management
Recurrent miscarriage investigation and management
Assisted conception, including IUI / IVF / ICSI, frozen embryo transfer, egg freezing and gamete donation
Reproductive Surgery, including hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative), laparoscopy (diagnostic and operative e.g. cyst removal), myomectomy (fibroid removal) – hysteroscopic and open.
Surgical sperm retrieval
Fertility and gynaecology ultrasound, including hycosy (ultrasound tubal patency assessment)
Menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency


