Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC
Trauma-focused therapist and clinical supervisor
- Trauma and PTSD
- Child and adult therapy
- Clinical supervision
About Dr. Persa Maerz
Dr. Persa Maerz is a UK-registered therapist with nine years of clinical experience who supports children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds HCPC registration - the Health and Care Professions Council - and has worked across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as well as adult services, taking on consultant, lead, and supervisory roles in multiple clinics.
She combines clinical practice with supervision and teaching, offering therapy and clinical supervision to trainees and other psychologists. Her training spans evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic methods, and she is experienced as a trauma-focused CBT therapist who has supported people with PTSD. For younger children, she provides nondirective play therapy tailored to developmental needs.
Her practice addresses a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and challenges related to cultural adjustment and discrimination. She also works with more specific focus areas such as personality concerns, intimacy and sexual culture issues, blended family dynamics, and co-morbidity. Dr. Maerz emphasizes evidence-based, individualized care and collaborates with each person to plan a therapy or supervision journey that fits their goals and circumstances.
She combines clinical practice with supervision and teaching, offering therapy and clinical supervision to trainees and other psychologists. Her training spans evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic methods, and she is experienced as a trauma-focused CBT therapist who has supported people with PTSD. For younger children, she provides nondirective play therapy tailored to developmental needs.
Her practice addresses a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and challenges related to cultural adjustment and discrimination. She also works with more specific focus areas such as personality concerns, intimacy and sexual culture issues, blended family dynamics, and co-morbidity. Dr. Maerz emphasizes evidence-based, individualized care and collaborates with each person to plan a therapy or supervision journey that fits their goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Persa Maerz have?
Dr. Persa Maerz has nine years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
Is Dr. Persa Maerz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds HCPC registration, which stands for the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK.
In which languages does Dr. Persa Maerz provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. Persa Maerz located?
Dr. Maerz is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Persa Maerz as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Maerz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Persa Maerz work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Maerz works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Persa Maerz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Maerz works with several evidence-based methods that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many everyday stressors and is structured and goal-oriented. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness; it is often helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-regulation difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, creating a supportive space for self-exploration and personal growth and often complements more structured approaches.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Maerz will collaborate with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and tailor interventions accordingly so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from varied locations, continue care during life transitions, and choose formats that suit their comfort and communication style.