Dr. Persa Maerz , HCPC

Dr. Persa Maerz is an HCPC-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience. She combines extensive work with children, adolescents and adults, bringing particular experience from CAMHS settings alongside roles as a consultant, lead clinician and clinical supervisor. Her practice includes both direct therapy and supervision for trainees and other psychologists, and teaching and mentoring are key aspects of her professional work.

She is trained in a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy and psychodynamic methods. In addition, she has specialist training in trauma-focused CBT and several years of experience supporting people with PTSD. For younger clients she offers non-directive play therapy tailored to developmental needs.

Dr. Maerz works with a broad scope of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting challenges and mood disorders. Her practice also addresses concerns such as sexual diversity and alternative sex culture, blended family and separation issues, cultural adjustment, and co-morbid presentations. Therapy is grounded in empirical evidence and is personalised to each person or family, with the aim of planning a clear, collaborative route forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Maerz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns; this structured approach is often used for anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective interpersonal interactions, and can be useful when strong emotions or relationship difficulties are present. Person-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance and a collaborative relationship, supporting self-exploration and greater self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Maerz works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and to tailor a treatment plan that fits the individual’s situation and strengths.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue work after relocation, or to access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively for remote formats, maintaining a focus on progress, skill-building and meaningful change.