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- Trauma focused CBT
- Non-directive play therapy
- Clinical supervision
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz is an HCPC-registered practitioner in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Dr Maerz also supports concerns such as addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
She uses a blend of approaches including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions are aimed at practical problem-solving and understanding patterns that keep difficulties going. She also offers non-directive play therapy for children and provides clinical supervision to trainees and other psychologists.
Dr Maerz has worked in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult services. Her background includes consultant, lead and specialist supervisor roles across multiple clinics and services. That experience informs both clinical work and the supervision she provides to colleagues.
In practice she combines evidence-based methods with careful listening. That means learning what matters to the person, trying approaches that fit, and adjusting as progress is reviewed. Her work includes trauma-focused CBT for post-traumatic stress, plus interventions for OCD, phobias, mood disorders and adjustment to cultural change.
People who come to her often want clear steps and practical tools alongside time to reflect on feelings and relationships. She works with multicultural issues and discrimination, and supports exploration of sexuality and alternative sexual cultures within therapy. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person guide the conversation. It suits people who want space to reflect and to decide priorities together, and can help with low self-esteem, relationship concerns and general emotional distress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, OCD and trauma-related symptoms and often involves short-term tasks between sessions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) builds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, mood instability and coping strategies when feelings become overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit. That recommendation is reviewed and adapted as therapy progresses so the plan evolves with the client's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the precise online or in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical advantages to help therapy sit alongside work, family and study commitments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy, selecting methods to match each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years' experience and has held consultant, lead and supervisor specialist roles in a range of services and clinics, including CAMHS and adult services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people based outside the UK can enquire about working together.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and the payment model organised?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.