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Dr. Maja Elia

Verified Psychiatry London

Dr. Maja Elia

13 years of experience 5.0 (8 verified reviews)

5,923+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Maja Elia at a glance

Dr. Maja Elia is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Elia is a Consultant General Adult and Old Age Psychiatrist with over 15 years’ experience working therapeutically in mental health with adults, older adults and their families. She has a friendly, compassionate nature, is very patient focused, and values an individualised approach while ensuring evidence-based practice is followed.

She is currently a Consultant Psychiatrist at North London Foundation NHS Trust. She completed her core training in psychiatry at St Mary’s & Charing Cross Hospital (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, affiliated to Imperial College School of Medicine) and her postgraduate training on the University College London and Partners scheme across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. She obtained qualifications in general adult psychiatry, old age psychiatry and liaison psychiatry with a special interest in addiction.

Her training, alongside leading professors and clinicians, gave her strong clinical skills and evidence-based knowledge in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, OCD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD and cognitive disorders. She is skilled in comprehensive assessment of complex and severe mental health conditions and advocates a holistic, tailored approach to treatment .

Dr Elia has particular expertise in the assessment and management of ADHD in adults, offering detailed and structured evaluations that consider developmental history, functional impairment, and symptom presentation across settings. She is experienced in identifying and managing comorbidities commonly associated with ADHD, including anxiety, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions, and places strong emphasis on differential diagnosis. She is committed to a holistic approach, considering psychological, biological, and social factors in every case. She is adept at distinguishing ADHD from other psychiatric disorders with overlapping features, ensuring diagnostic clarity and appropriate treatment planning.

Dr Elia has a particular interest in ADHD in women, including how symptoms can be influenced by hormonal changes across the lifespan. She recognises the role of oestrogen and progesterone in modulating cognitive and emotional functioning, often leading to under-recognition or misdiagnosis. She has clinical experience in managing ADHD across key hormonal transition periods, including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, the postpartum period, and perimenopause/menopause. Her approach integrates careful assessment with personalised management plans, which may include adapting medication strategies in line with hormonal patterns, as well as psychological support, psychoeducation, and lifestyle interventions. She works collaboratively with patients to improve symptom stability, functioning, and overall wellbeing, while taking into account the broader biological and psychosocial context.

She has undertaken specialist ADHD training through UKAAN and regularly contributes to teaching on ADHD. She also keeps up to date with the latest developments in the field, including attending international ADHD conferences.

In addition to her NHS role, she provides private psychiatric care in general adult and old age psychiatry, specialising in ADHD, dementia and neurostimulation treatments.

Dr Elia has extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of dementia and related cognitive disorders. She is highly skilled in conducting detailed cognitive assessments and differentiating between various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. She takes a holistic approach to care, supporting not only patients but also their families, and combines pharmacological treatments with non-pharmacological strategies to optimise quality of life.

Her dual training in old age psychiatry and liaison psychiatry gives her expertise in managing mental health conditions in elderly patients with physical health problems. While working as a Consultant Psychiatrist on an inpatient unit for older adults, she was nominated for The Royal College Award by senior colleagues and the trust management board for her contribution to NHS services and quality of care. She has developed strong skills in conducting cognitive assessments, diagnosing different types of dementia, and treating these conditions holistically using evidence-based medicine.

In addition to her clinical work, she has published in respected medical journals, including the Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care. She is also active in teaching, delivering training to medical students at University College London, and maintains a strong interest in mental health research.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Maja Elia

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-763107 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-BB061B26 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,791
Medication management 90833 216
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,687
Family therapy 90847 2,186

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Maja Elia
HEADSHOT
Maja Elia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Maja Elia with the team
WITH TEAM
Maja Elia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Maja Elia

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Maja Elia, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3424/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32606827 · cited by 66
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Maja Elia, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.4067/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34907217 · cited by 168

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry 2026-03-15 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry? 2026-01-26 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maja.elia@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Maja Elia's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Maja Elia treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr. Maja Elia is one of 888 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Kingdom →

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  • What does Maja Elia specialise in?

    Maja Elia specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Maja Elia practise?

    Maja Elia practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Maja Elia speak?

    Maja Elia speaks English, Serbian.

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    Maja Elia has a verified rating of 5/5 from 8 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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