Ritika Budhiraja Thakur, HCPC

Ritika Budhiraja Thakur is a HCPC-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, and also supports concerns such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety. Her registration with the HCPC refers to the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK regulator for certain health and care professions, and indicates formal professional recognition.

Ritika approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert in their own story and already has resources that can be drawn on to address challenges. She frames the therapeutic journey as a collaborative process, offering practical and evidence-based techniques while supporting clients to build confidence, motivation, and clearer direction. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can feel daunting, and Ritika aims to provide steady support and guidance as clients explore change and growth.

She provides services in English and Hindi and accepts international clients, tailoring her work to individual needs and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Ritika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach she uses involves work on thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood - this helps people identify patterns that maintain distress and learn new strategies for coping. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed strategies to help process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life - this involves paced exploration and techniques that promote safety and stabilization. These approaches are chosen to match concerns such as stress, relationship difficulties, panic, and post-traumatic responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Ritika will work with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online therapy with Ritika is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without having to rearrange major parts of daily life, and they allow therapy to continue across locations for international clients.