About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz offers warm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She works with individuals who are navigating grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, or challenges linked to identity and LGBT issues.
Her manner is calm and practical, aimed at helping people take small steps forward. Dr Maerz has nine years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and holds HCPC registration.
Background and approach
She has worked in child and adolescent mental health services as well as adult services. Her background includes consultant, lead and supervisory roles where she taught and mentored other clinicians and trainees. Her approach is person-centred and tailored to each person’s needs.
She uses tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy alongside psychodynamic and mindfulness work to help with symptoms and patterns that feel stuck. Sessions focus on practical skills, gentle exploration of past experiences, and setting clear goals. She also has experience with trauma-focused CBT and offers non-directive play therapy for children as described in her background.
She helps people address issues such as PTSD symptoms, addiction-related concerns, sleep problems, and difficulties with communication or intimacy. People choose her for a combination of clinical experience and an educational approach. She can offer therapy or clinical supervision and will work with each person to agree a plan that fits their circumstances and priorities.
What Persa works with
Everything Persa lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Persa is listed here; the rest shows what else Persa works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Persa lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help people find their own answers. This approach is helpful for building confidence and exploring identity or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. Work often includes setting small goals and practising new skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then try methods that suit the person. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively, with ongoing review as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations, which can help if relocation or international access is relevant. Many registered or accredited professionals adapt practical elements of CBT, DBT and mindfulness for remote sessions to keep therapy focused and workable.
Questions people ask about Persa
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship, parenting and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include sleep problems, addiction-related concerns and multicultural topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is person-centred and practical. She combines talking therapy with skills-based techniques from CBT and DBT and includes mindfulness and psychodynamic elements when useful.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience in the UK and has held consultant, lead and supervisor roles in a range of services. She also teaches and supervises trainees and other psychologists.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with HCPC and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy or supervision?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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