Dr. Persa Maerz
Experienced HCPC-registered therapist focused on practical change
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About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life change. She introduces therapy in a calm, step-by-step way so clients can move forward at a manageable pace.
Her name appears up front to make it easy to find someone with experience and a clear approach. She trained and practices with a range of talking therapies. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and aim to build skills for day-to-day life.
Background and approach
The aim is straightforward: reduce distress, improve coping and help people find clearer direction. Dr Maerz has nine years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council. Her background includes work in child and adolescent mental health services and adult services, plus roles as a consultant, lead clinician and supervisor.
She also offers clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists. Her work covers many common concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting challenges and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses areas such as addiction, multicultural topics, blended family difficulties and mood disorders.
Her practice includes attention to less typical areas like kink and alternative sexual culture when relevant to the client. Therapy draws on Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behavioural, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches. Dr Maerz tailors methods to the person and uses evidence-based techniques alongside collaborative planning.
To begin, she asks people to describe what they need and then agrees goals and a way forward together.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Registration number
- PYL32059
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Persa's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Persa works with
Everything Persa lists, in their own terms.
- 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 Persa works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then together they will try methods that suit those aims. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they match daily life and personal priorities.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or travel and can reduce time spent travelling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and audio-only options may help when video feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, homework and mindfulness practices so they work well in remote sessions, helping people practise skills between meetings.
Questions and answers
What issues does this therapist help with?
This therapist works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions draw on client-centred work alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to suit individual needs.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has nine years of experience and has held consultant, lead and supervisor roles in various services, including child and adolescent mental health services and adult services.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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