Rita Hercska, HCPC

Rita Hercska is a UK-based, HCPC-registered counselling psychologist who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She works in English and Hungarian and brings six years of clinical experience to a practice that combines client-centered listening with practical tools from coaching, family systems thinking, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives.

Rita approaches each person as the expert of their own story and adapts her methods to match individual needs and goals. Her style is warm, interactive, and tailored, helping clients identify strengths and realistic steps toward change. She has helped people who feel stuck in their personal or work lives, those coping with somatic symptoms, and individuals and families seeking clearer communication and healthier relationships.

Sessions focus on setting meaningful goals, building coping skills, and exploring patterns that get in the way of well-being. Rita aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where insight and practical strategies come together to support long-term balance and resilience. She also offers coaching-style guidance for career, purpose, and navigation of life changes.

Please note that Rita does not provide legal or court documentation, formal diagnostic reports, assessments, or clinical letters for any legally related purpose. Clients who require those services will need to see an in-person provider.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Rita integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to support clients in an online format. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, helping people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion practices that reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation across many difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Rita works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the relationship and goals develop. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable for everyday life.

Online therapy with Rita is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or work, accommodate busy family or employment commitments, and allow therapy to fit into a variety of lifestyles while maintaining a professional therapeutic relationship.