Rita Hercska, HCPC

Rita Hercska is an English- and Hungarian-speaking counselling psychologist registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) in the United Kingdom. With six years of professional experience, she supports people facing stress, anxiety, family difficulties, parenting challenges, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of other concerns such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, and career-related issues. Rita also works with clients managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Her practice blends coaching, family systems theory, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor interventions to each person. She adopts a client-centred stance that recognises clients as experts in their own lives, and she provides an interactive, warm, and personal style that can feel eclectic by design. Rita focuses on identifying goals and strengths together with clients so they can move from feeling stuck to making practical changes in personal, relational, and work life.

Rita is clear about the limits of her practice: she does not provide legal or court documentation, diagnostic statements, assessment or treatment reports, or letters for clinically related purposes. Clients who require such documentation are advised to seek an in-person provider. Rita welcomes inquiries and looks forward to supporting people who are ready to take the next step toward greater balance and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rita commonly draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a respectful, non-directive space where clients explore their values and goals; it is useful for building self-understanding and confidence. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle self-compassion techniques that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Rita works collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping clients fit therapy into their everyday lives.