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Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC

Credentials
HCPC
Experience
9 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Dr. Persa Maerz welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or in need of clearer direction. She introduces calm, straightforward conversation so clients can start untangling their worries.

Her approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable and realistic. Persa uses a mix of talking therapies that suit each person. Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical ways to feel steadier.

She draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and has worked in consultant and supervisory roles.

Background and approach

She combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. That means clients are heard first, and then practical skills are taught to change unhelpful patterns. Persa also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-term patterns when useful.

Her work covers common life problems such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions and sleep problems. She also supports people dealing with cultural adjustment, career uncertainty, and complex mood concerns. Additional focus areas include matters linked to family of origin, blended family issues, communication difficulties and multicultural concerns.

Persa holds HCPC registration, practices in the United Kingdom and works in English. She accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on mutual availability.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's view without judgement. Online sessions using this approach give people space to set the pace and topics they want to explore, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and life changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. Delivered over video or phone, CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and coping with stressful situations because it includes clear steps and home practice.

Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, combines acceptance with skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and relationship effectiveness. Those skills translate well to remote formats and can help when emotions feel intense or relationships are difficult.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit each person's needs. Decisions are reviewed together as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging support shorter updates or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Persa blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, and will bring in psychodynamic thinking when longer patterns need attention.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including roles as a consultant, lead and supervisor in clinical services.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the HCPC and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
HCPC
Languages
English

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