- CBT approaches
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Persa
Dr. Persa Maerz is a HCPC-registered clinician with nine years' experience in the United Kingdom. She sees adults and young people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, parenting strains, and anger. She also works with issues around trauma, addiction, relationships and career pressures.
She draws on a mix of well-known approaches to suit each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and aim to break down patterns that keep problems repeating. She also offers supervision for trainees and other psychologists.
Her background includes roles as a Consultant, Lead and Supervisor Specialist across services and clinics. That work involved supporting other professionals and contributing to team practice. She has experience in CAMHS and adult services, and in helping people from diverse cultural backgrounds adjust to change.
Therapy makes use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred work and psychodynamic ideas, alongside mindfulness practices. For trauma-related problems she uses trauma-focused CBT approaches. She also offers non-directive play therapy for children when that is relevant.
Sessions aim to identify triggers, learn calmer responses, and build daily routines that reduce reactivity. Practical tools, short experiments and reflective discussion are combined so people can try changes between sessions. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client agree what to focus on and review progress together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr Maerz commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioural experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger-related patterns. DBT emphasises skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation, with practical exercises to reduce impulsive reactions and manage strong feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps shape session plans and the skills practice used between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce the need for travel time, and make it simpler to continue work when relocating. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques for remote work so the focus remains on practical skills, noticing triggers and building calmer responses.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, addictions, relationship and career concerns and related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical techniques and reflective discussion. Sessions mix skills practice, short experiments and talking to understand patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including roles as Consultant, Lead and Supervisor Specialist in services and clinics.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom. Conversations are provided in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.