Dr. Persa Maerz , HCPC

Dr. Persa Maerz is an HCPC-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. She combines training in Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Psychodynamic approaches, and is experienced in trauma-focused CBT for post-traumatic stress. HCPC refers to the Health and Care Professions Council, the professional register in the UK that confirms clinical qualifications and practice standards.

Dr. Maerz has extensive experience in CAMHS and adult services and has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles across a number of clinics. She provides both therapeutic work and clinical supervision for trainees and other psychologists, and she has a strong interest in teaching and mentoring colleagues as they develop their practice. She also offers non-directive play therapy for children and adapts evidence-based methods to the needs of each person.

Her clinical expertise covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related matters, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger and career-related worries, as well as mood disorders and multicultural concerns. Dr. Maerz emphasizes an individualized, evidence-informed approach and works with clients to shape a treatment plan that reflects their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Maerz commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related difficulties and can include trauma-focused methods for post-traumatic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s self-exploration and personal growth, making it well suited to issues like self-esteem, life changes and relationship concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is also part of her skill set and teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, anger and relationship challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Maerz works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide regular support while fitting treatment around work, family and other commitments, and they make it easier to connect with practitioners across geographic distances.