Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC

Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are taking the first step toward improved wellbeing and approaches each referral with calm, practical support. With nine years of practice in the United Kingdom and HCPC registration - which indicates recognition by the UK regulator for health and care professionals - she has developed experience across child, adolescent and adult services, including work within CAMHS. Her background includes roles as consultant, lead and supervisor in a range of clinics and services, and she regularly provides clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and fellow psychologists.

She is trained in several established therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches and psychodynamic work, and she specialises in trauma-focused CBT for people affected by PTSD. For children she offers non-directive play therapy, adapting methods to suit developmental stages and family needs. Dr. Maerz emphasises evidence-informed care, tailoring interventions to each person rather than using one fixed model.

Her clinical interests cover a broad spectrum of concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, mood disorders, addictions, parenting challenges and adjustment to life changes and culture. She also works with issues related to intimacy, sexual diversity including kink and BDSM contexts, and complex presentations involving co-morbidity. Dr. Maerz invites people to discuss therapy or supervision openly, so that together they can plan a clear, individualised pathway forward.

Online therapeutic approaches and practical access

Dr. Persa Maerz commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered methods when working remotely. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood and trauma-related responses; it is structured and goal-oriented and often includes practical exercises between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasises skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy creates a supportive, non-directive space where the person’s own goals and values guide the pace and focus of the work, helping with self-exploration and confidence building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Maerz works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts plans so the therapy remains relevant and useful to the individual.

Online therapy sessions are offered by registered professionals in formats that suit different lifestyles - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to access consistent support across locations and allow people to choose a communication style that feels most comfortable for them.