Counsellor profile
Rita Hercska, HCPC
HCPC counselling psychologist - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family systems work
- Mindfulness practices
About Rita
Rita Hercska is a HCPC-registered counselling psychologist in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, coping with life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian. Rita asks people to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking flow.
Rita uses a mix of approaches grounded in client-centred practice. Conversations focus on identifying practical goals and the strengths a person already has. She draws on family systems ideas to understand how relationships and household patterns affect day-to-day life.
Her sessions also use elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to help with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support stress, sleep and emotion regulation. Psychodynamic ideas and Internal Family Systems inform deeper exploration of past patterns, attachment, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.
Rita describes her style as interactive and personal. She works with people who feel stuck at home, at work, or in relationships and helps them find clearer next steps. She does not provide legal or court documentation, formal diagnostic reports, or clinical letters; clients needing those services should see an in-person provider.
For practical matters she uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. To start, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short questionnaire to arrange a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Rita's approaches translate to online sessions
Rita combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and family systems ideas. Client-centred practice means sessions focus on the person's goals and strengths, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify next steps. CBT offers structured ways to notice and change thought patterns and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, sleep and anger. Family systems thinking looks at patterns between household members and how those patterns affect stress, parenting and relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita will talk with the person about their concerns, goals and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around parenting and work commitments, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and avoid travel time. The therapist will also discuss practical arrangements and scheduling during the initial matching and first session to make therapy fit into daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hungarian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting issues does she help with?
Rita works with adults on family problems, blended family issues, parenting strain and family of origin concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is client-centred and interactive, blending family systems, psychodynamic ideas, CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has six years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship problems and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people in other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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.