- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rita
Rita Hercska is a UK-registered counsellor listed with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues such as self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties. Rita also supports people facing life changes, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related concerns.
Rita uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. She aims to help people untangle family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment worries, and communication or commitment problems that affect close relationships.
Her style is interactive and personal. Conversations are geared towards identifying clear goals and the strengths a person already has. She offers short-term coaching-style work as well as longer reflections for deeper emotional patterns, depending on what someone needs.
Rita can work in English or Hungarian. She notes that she does not provide legal or court reports, diagnostic assessments, or letters for clinical or legal purposes; clients who need those documents are advised to seek an in-person provider. She is based in the United Kingdom and brings six years of practice to sessions.
People often come to Rita when they feel stuck at work or in relationships, when parenting becomes overwhelming, or when grief and past trauma keep resurfacing. She helps people develop coping skills, manage anxiety and explore a clearer sense of life purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Rita draws on client-centred work that focuses on the person’s own perspective and goals. This approach means sessions often start by hearing what matters to the client and building on their strengths to set practical aims. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces exercises to change unhelpful cycles. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, sleeping and eating issues, and day-to-day stress management. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rita will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making makes it easier to try short-term strategies or longer reflective work as needed. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into study, work or family life. They can be a good option when someone needs a quieter check-in, shorter sessions during a lunch break, or to avoid travel time. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and how the subscription model operates so practical arrangements match everyday routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hungarian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rita works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, grief, trauma and related issues listed on her profile.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She blends client-centred conversations with practical coaching and psychodynamic reflection to clarify goals and next steps for career or life purpose concerns.
What experience does she have?
Rita has six years of experience supporting people with family problems, stress, coping with life changes and psychosocial difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered within the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; consult the platform for current pricing details.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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