Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC
HCPC registered therapist for trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and anxiety
- Child and adult therapy
- Clinical supervision
About Dr. Persa Maerz
Dr. Persa Maerz is an HCPC-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and adult services, holding roles as Consultant, Lead, and Supervisor Specialist in a range of clinics. Her background includes both direct therapeutic work and clinical supervision for trainees and other psychologists, and she frequently integrates teaching and mentorship into her professional practice.
She is trained in several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic methods, and she is experienced in trauma-focused CBT for post-traumatic stress. Therapy is tailored to each person, drawing on empirical methods and adapting to developmental stage and cultural context. For children she also offers non-directive play therapy to support emotional expression and development.
Dr. Maerz works with a broad range of presenting difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, addictions, and challenges related to identity and cultural adjustment. She also addresses more specific concerns including parenting, intimate and sexual health topics, personality-related difficulties, and co-morbid mental health presentations. Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning to help clients set goals and progress at a pace that fits their needs.
HCPC indicates registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, a UK regulator for certain health and care professions, and reflects that she meets professional standards for practice and training.
She is trained in several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic methods, and she is experienced in trauma-focused CBT for post-traumatic stress. Therapy is tailored to each person, drawing on empirical methods and adapting to developmental stage and cultural context. For children she also offers non-directive play therapy to support emotional expression and development.
Dr. Maerz works with a broad range of presenting difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, addictions, and challenges related to identity and cultural adjustment. She also addresses more specific concerns including parenting, intimate and sexual health topics, personality-related difficulties, and co-morbid mental health presentations. Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning to help clients set goals and progress at a pace that fits their needs.
HCPC indicates registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, a UK regulator for certain health and care professions, and reflects that she meets professional standards for practice and training.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Persa Maerz have?
Dr. Maerz has nine years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings.
Is Dr. Persa Maerz a registered therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council.
In which languages does Dr. Persa Maerz provide therapy?
Dr. Maerz provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Persa Maerz located?
Dr. Maerz is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Persa Maerz as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Maerz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Persa Maerz work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Maerz works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Persa Maerz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Maerz commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related difficulties. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. In addition, a client-centered approach is used to create a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that helps people explore values, identity, and personal goals at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Maerz works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, reviewing progress together and adjusting the plan as needed.
Online therapy with Dr. Maerz is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, access support from other locations, and continue care even when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing registered professionals to deliver consistent, tailored treatment.