Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are tired of feeling stuck and want practical ways to feel better. She writes in plain terms and helps clients take small steps that add up. The
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are tired of feeling stuck and want practical ways to feel better. She writes in plain terms and helps clients take small steps that add up.
The first meeting is used to understand what matters most and agree simple, realistic goals. Dr Maerz has nine years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the HCPC. She has worked across services in roles such as consultant, lead and supervisor.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to supporting people through complex problems and to teaching other clinicians and trainees. Her work focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting pressures, sleep problems, addiction and career stress.
Additional areas of focus include multicultural issues, blended family problems, and sexual subcultures such as BDSM and kink. Sessions combine practical techniques and exploratory work. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy are used alongside client-centred listening and psychodynamic reflection.
Mindfulness practices are offered when useful to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day coping. Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. International clients may be supported in English.
To begin, clients are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL32059 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often involves short exercises and clear between-session tasks to reduce anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for a near face-to-face feel, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging can fit around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, work breaks or different time zones while still focusing on meaningful change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, sleep problems and relationship concerns, plus a wide range of family and multicultural topics.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Sessions blend client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, plus psychodynamic reflection and mindfulness when helpful.
How long has this practitioner been working clinically?
She has nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom in clinical, supervisory and teaching roles.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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