- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma aware
- Supervision offered
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz offers calm, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She works with individuals who are struggling with mood, self-esteem, relationship problems, addiction and sleep issues. Her approach aims to break down worries into manageable steps so people can start to feel more capable day to day.
Dr Persa Maerz has nine years of experience working across child and adult services in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and has held consultant, lead and supervisory roles. That background means she is used to working with difficult situations and complex problems in a straightforward way.
Her practice draws on client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and psychodynamic work. Sessions typically focus on thoughts and everyday habits and how small changes can shift mood and coping. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help with emotion regulation and grounding.
She also provides clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists. Supervision sessions emphasise reflective practice and practical tools for managing caseloads and clinical decisions.
Dr Maerz is comfortable discussing topics such as trauma, PTSD, sexual diversity and alternative sex cultures, blended family issues, cultural adaptation, and domestic violence. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
Dr Persa Maerz has nine years of experience working across child and adult services in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and has held consultant, lead and supervisory roles. That background means she is used to working with difficult situations and complex problems in a straightforward way.
Her practice draws on client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and psychodynamic work. Sessions typically focus on thoughts and everyday habits and how small changes can shift mood and coping. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help with emotion regulation and grounding.
She also provides clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists. Supervision sessions emphasise reflective practice and practical tools for managing caseloads and clinical decisions.
Dr Maerz is comfortable discussing topics such as trauma, PTSD, sexual diversity and alternative sex cultures, blended family issues, cultural adaptation, and domestic violence. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional focus areas
Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
HCPC · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room and on building a trusting, non-judgemental space. It helps people talk through feelings and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and everyday habits affect mood and behaviour and teaches practical tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance with skills training for emotions and relationships and can be useful for strong mood swings and intense reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. That collaboration shapes session focus and the types of tools used between meetings.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in if schedules are tight, or making it simpler to continue work while living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists and counsellors, often use online meetings to maintain continuity of care and to make regular sessions more manageable alongside everyday commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and sleep problems, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centred, using CBT and DBT tools alongside psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in UK child and adult services and has held consultant and supervisory roles.
What credential or registration does she hold?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.