Dr. Persa Maerz , HCPC

Dr. Persa Maerz is a UK-based therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience to work with people across the lifespan. She is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), which recognises her professional training and practice standards. Over the course of her career she has worked in both child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult services, holding consultant, lead, and supervisor specialist roles in a variety of clinics and services.

She provides both therapeutic intervention and clinical supervision, supporting trainees and other psychologists through teaching and guidance. Her clinical training spans several evidence-informed approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused CBT. She also offers non-directive play therapy for children.

Dr. Maerz's practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, adjustment to life changes, parenting and sleep difficulties, and intimacy-related matters. She also works with more specialised topics including personality-related concerns, multicultural and discrimination issues, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Treatment is tailored to the individual and based on empirical evidence, with the aim of helping people take the first step and plan a collaborative therapy or supervision journey together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Maerz

Dr. Persa Maerz commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and obsessive concerns. DBT teaches practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, anger, self-harm urges, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to explore identity, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Maerz works with each person to understand their goals, needs, and preferences and will adapt methods accordingly, combining techniques when appropriate to create a personalised plan.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which helps fit care around busy schedules, supports people living abroad, and maintains continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can deliver evidence-informed treatment effectively through these formats while tailoring pacing and tools to the individual.