- Clear practical tools
- Works with trauma
- Offers supervision
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, stress or life changes. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for those who find starting therapy hard. Her approach is practical and patient, aimed at helping people take small steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Maerz has nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom and holds HCPC registration. She has worked in child and adolescent mental health services as well as adult services. In past roles she has been a consultant, lead clinician and supervisor, and she also provides supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists.
In sessions she draws on a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Client-Centred Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. She tailors practical techniques to each person and combines them with reflective conversation about underlying patterns and relationships.
She has specific experience with anxiety, panic, trauma and PTSD, low mood, grief, obsessive thinking, phobias and life adjustment after major change. Maerz also supports people with relationship strains, parenting challenges, sexual diversity and cultural transition issues.
People who choose her can expect calm, clear explanations and step-by-step work on skills such as grounding, breathing, managing unhelpful thoughts and improving communication. She will plan therapy together with each person and adapt sessions to what works best for them.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions; it offers space to talk through feelings and to build confidence in making changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills for managing anxious thoughts and bodily symptoms, such as breathing techniques and thought-challenging that can be practised between sessions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) includes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when panic or intense emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This might mean combining skill-based work with time to reflect on patterns from the past. The choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments to be scheduled around work or school. It can also let people use practical tools at home between meetings. The original biography did not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps with a wide range including stress, anxiety, panic, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions and mood difficulties.
What is the general style of therapy used here?
Sessions combine practical skills and reflective work using approaches such as CBT, DBT, Client-Centred Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to fit the person’s needs.
What background does the counsellor have?
She has nine years' experience in the UK, including roles as a consultant, lead clinician and supervisor, and she teaches and supervises trainees and psychologists.
What credentials and location are on record?
The counsellor is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats does the counsellor offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.