Dr. Persa Maerz

• CBT
• DBT
• Client-Centred

About Persa

Dr. Persa Maerz helps people work through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship or identity concerns using a mix of talking therapies. She is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and has nine years' experience in clinical roles in the United Kingdom.

She sees adults and has worked in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), so she is familiar with issues that affect different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Her work covers practical problems such as sleep, parenting and career stress, and longer-standing difficulties including low mood, trauma, personality-related issues and addiction-related concerns.

Her sessions draw on client-centred ways of working that focus on the person’s perspective, and structured approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to address thoughts and behaviours. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time, and mindfulness techniques to help with stress and emotional regulation.

She has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles and provides clinical supervision to trainees and other psychologists. She also teaches and mentors colleagues, supporting their professional development as well as offering direct therapy.

She accepts international clients and conducts work with people from varied cultural backgrounds. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her therapy approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to make sessions responsive to what the client brings; it is useful for exploring identity, relationships and emotional concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to spot and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and can help with anxiety, low mood, trauma-related symptoms and sleep problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) includes skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance and can be helpful for managing strong emotions and interpersonal difficulty.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together with the client and decide which combination of methods fits best. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also use approaches such as skills practice, homework and mindfulness exercises that transfer into everyday life.

Topics Persa lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Persa

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. The practice includes support for anxiety, low mood and mood disorders using talking therapies and skills-based work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers client-centred therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches.

What is her clinical experience?

She has nine years' clinical experience and has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles in a range of services.

Is she registered and where does she practise?

She is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and works with people from different cultural backgrounds in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.