Dr. Leslie Valon-Szots

Qualifications: MSc, DCliPsy
Expert Type: Adult Psychologist
Specialities: ADD, ADD (Diagnosis), ADHD, ADHD (Diagnosis), Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Bereavement, Bipolar, Chronic Pain, Cultural Diversity, Depression, Drug/Alcohol/Substance Misuse, Eating Disorder, Learning Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Perinatal, Personality Disorders, Postnatal Depression, Psychosis, PTSD, Self Harm, Sex Change, Trauma,
Location: London
Funding Types: Private,
Languages: English French

Biography

Dr Leslie Valon-Szots

Chartered Clinical Psychologist | ADHD & Autism Specialist | Neurodiversity Expert

Dr Leslie Valon-Szots is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and HCPC-Registered Practitioner Psychologist with extensive experience across NHS mental health services since 2008. Her clinical background includes forensic services, adult mental health, child and adolescent services, and specialist family services.

She provides expert Adult ADHD and Autism assessments, structured psychological evaluations, and neurodiversity-informed consultation.

Professional Background and Leadership

Dr Valon-Szots currently manages a psychology team, supervises psychologists, and provides consultation to professionals, services, and multidisciplinary teams.

For the past seven years, she has worked within a Local Authority setting, frequently assessing individuals across the neurodiversity spectrum, with a significant proportion presenting with traits of ADHD and Autism (ASD).

She is experienced in evidence-based screening and diagnostic tools and maintains ongoing engagement with current research and professional development.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Dr Valon-Szots specialises in:

Adult ADHD assessment

Autism (ASD) assessment

Neurodivergent presentations in women

Complex and overlapping ADHD/ASD traits

Differential diagnosis

Structured psychological assessment

Expert psychological reporting particularly involving neurodivergent individuals

Clinical Interests

Dr Valon-Szots has a particular interest in:

ADHD in the workplace

Masking behaviours

Executive functioning challenges

Invisible exhaustion and ADHD burnout

Late diagnosis in adulthood

Reducing stigma and stereotypes surrounding ADHD

She is especially interested in how sustained compensatory effort (masking) can contribute to chronic fatigue, stress, and reduced wellbeing, particularly among high-performing professionals.

Strengths-Based, Evidence-Informed Practice

Dr Valon-Szots integrates current psychological research with clinical expertise to provide comprehensive, ethical, and evidence-based assessment and consultation.

Her approach is neurodiversity-informed and strengths-based, recognising both the challenges and cognitive strengths associated with ADHD and Autism. She is committed to promoting:

Early recognition of ADHD and Autism

Reduced stigma around neurodivergence

Workplace inclusion and reasonable adjustments

Clear, accessible psychological understanding

Supportive, individualised care

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