Counsellor profile
Dr. Persa Maerz, HCPC
Dr Persa Maerz - HCPC counsellor, parents and families
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting support
About Persa
Dr Persa Maerz is a HCPC-registered practitioner based in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her practice also includes support for people facing trauma, addictions and mood difficulties.
She has worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and with adults in a range of clinical roles, including consultant, lead and supervisor specialist positions. That background means she brings practical, clinical experience from different services into sessions. She also offers clinical supervision and teaching to trainees and other psychologists.
Her approach draws on several recognised therapies. Sessions often use client-centred listening alongside cognitive-behavioural tools and elements of psychodynamic thinking. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are used when they fit the issue at hand.
In practice she talks clients through concrete steps to manage symptoms, cope with life changes and rebuild routines. For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-focused CBT methods alongside stabilisation strategies. She also offers non-directive play therapy for children, and supervision for clinicians and trainees.
She works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns such as communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, family of origin matters, and sexual culture topics including BDSM and kink. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the online matching and booking process described below.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions can use this approach to clarify goals, name feelings and plan small practical steps for home life or parenting.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Online work can include homework, thought records and behavioural experiments that fit around everyday routines.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) emphasises emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. These skills are taught in short, teachable moments and practised between sessions to help with anger, relationship stress and intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adapt techniques as sessions progress, and check in about what feels useful.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter weekly check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can also use online meetings to share worksheets, set practical at-home tasks, and adjust pacing to suit parenting schedules.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she work with?
She works with people facing parenting strain, blended family issues, family problems and family of origin concerns. Relationship and intimacy-related issues are also listed among her areas of focus.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Her practice combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. She also uses dialectical behaviour skills and mindfulness when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in UK services, including roles in CAMHS and senior clinical positions such as consultant and supervisor specialist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.