Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by low mood, stress or life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms and help you f
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by low mood, stress or life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms and help you feel steadier.
Her approach aims to make therapy feel manageable, even when starting feels hard. Dr Maerz has nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom and holds HCPC registration. She has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles across clinical services and has provided clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists.
Background and approach
Her background covers a broad range of mood and anxiety-related concerns, including depression, trauma and grief. In sessions she adapts well-known methods to each person’s needs. That can mean looking at thought patterns, trying new coping skills, or exploring how past experiences affect current feelings.
She also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to support insight and emotional regulation. Her practice includes work with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, addiction and sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink. She also supports people facing cultural adjustment, career stress and loneliness.
The therapy plan is shaped around the client’s goals and life situation. Therapy is available online through video and phone calls, plus live chat and text-based messaging options. Sessions are arranged through a short matching process and scheduled to fit the client’s circumstances.
Dr Maerz aims to make the path forward clear and achievable.
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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try out methods and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients take an active role in selecting techniques that fit their needs and daily life.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging brings practical flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a lighter way to check in or fit a session into a work break. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, skill practice and for people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives.
Frequently asked
What problems does this counsellor commonly help with?
The therapist works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, self-esteem, addictions and sleep problems. She also supports people dealing with relationship, parenting and cultural adjustment challenges.
What style of therapy should I expect in sessions?
Sessions blend client-centred care with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioural strategies and dialectical behaviour skills. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas are also used to support reflection and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?
She has nine years of practice in the United Kingdom and has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles in clinical services. She also provides supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists.
What are the therapist's official credentials and location?
She is registered with HCPC and works from the United Kingdom. The HCPC registration is the credential listed for her professional practice.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats do sessions come in?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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