Dr Maria Daves

I am a Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. I am a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

I am an integrative psychologist, which means my therapy is based on combining all of the major approaches to therapy. I combine aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, client centred (humanistic) therapy, existential therapy and systemic therapy.

I specialise in working with adults, couples and families in my practice, which is based in the City of London (London Bridge) and Oxted, Surrey. In my clinic, I help people with relationship issues, anxiety, physical health issues, Autism Spectrum, ADHD/ADD, depression, anger, and lifestyle issues such as eating disorders and addictions.

In addition to the areas above, I also have have expertise in the following

• Autism Spectrum Conditions ASD (Diagnosis & specialist psychological therapy)
• Asperger Syndrome (Diagnosis & specialist psychological therapy)
• Attention Disorder & Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD/ADD
• Medico-Legal - Autism Spectrum Disorders & ADHD/ADD
• Pre and Post-diagnostic support
• Consultation and training to professionals on general Mental Health, ASD & ADHD

I have over 20 years of experience working with those with ASD/ADHD, and I work in an Autism & ADHD Service. I have worked in the National Health Service in the fields of Autism, Mental Health, and Physical Health and with Vulnerable Adults in the community, out-patient, and inpatient and long stay settings.

I am fully qualified in administering the Diagnostic Interview of Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) Assessment tool and the Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview (DIVA) assessment tool. I also use the ADOS. 

Further Information & Contact website.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and ADHD 
Learning Disabilities
Specific Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
Physical Health issues

Diagnostic Assessment, Coaching and Therapy

Most people require psychological support at some point in their lives, it does not need to be a stressful, or harrowing experience.

Psychological therapy combines the scientific understanding of how our minds function, with the art of listening, and the art of counselling. This therapeutic combination provides a powerful and effective supportive treatment.

I have successfully helped many couples, individuals, and families, with a wide variety of psychological needs. Therapy sessions last between 50 minutes and an hour, and are normally weekly or fortnightly.

In your initial assessment, we will agree a treatment plan, which will include frequency and duration. Entering into therapy can cause you to worry, but I will ensure that we make the process as supportive and effective as possible.​


Specialist Psychological Intervention - Autism Spectrum Conditions

I provide specialist psychological interventions for those with Autism Spectrum conditions, including Asperger Syndrome. This intervention work can be short, medium and long-term work. I work with individuals, couples and families and I use a range of methods for this client group adaptive CBT, solution-focused to name a couple. Please contact me for further information regarding psychological work.


Diagnostic Assessments

I use the Diagnostic interview for Social & communication Disorders (DISCO) as recommended by The National Autistic Society.

I use the DIVA 2.0. for the adult ADHD diagnosis as recommended by UKAAN.

I work with individuals, couples and families when administering the assessment tools. However, there are times when individuals have no family or wish not to include others in their assessment and, in those cases interviews are based upon the person's recollections and life experiences.

Health Insurance

I am a recognised AXAPPP, BUPA, AVIVA, CIGNA Provider.