Counsellor profile
Rita Hercska, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and family concerns
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Hungarian
About Rita
Counsellor and HCPC registrant Rita Hercska has six years' experience working with stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting and related issues. She speaks English and Hungarian and practises in the United Kingdom.
Rita begins from a client-centred stance. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to set clear goals. Sessions are interactive and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical steps and understanding how current problems fit with past experiences.
She draws on several approaches in her work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. Mindfulness practices support noticing difficult feelings without being overwhelmed. Psychodynamic ideas look at how earlier relationships and family patterns affect present behaviour. Internal Family Systems offers ways to recognise different parts of the self and how they relate.
Rita has helped people who feel stuck at work or in relationships, and those managing grief, trauma, eating or sleeping problems. She also supports clients dealing with self-esteem issues, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD and life changes. Her additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, blended family challenges and caregiving stress.
She is clear about professional limits. Rita does not provide legal or court documentation, formal diagnosis, assessment reports, or letters for clinical purposes. People who need those should arrange an in-person provider who offers such services.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Rita commonly uses Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness practice. Client-Centred work means the counsellor listens closely and helps you set the pace and goals. It is useful when someone wants practical support and a clear plan.CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and patterns that keep someone stuck. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity, which can reduce rumination and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on needs, goals and what feels manageable. The decision about which methods to use is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, remove the need to travel and make regular appointments simpler to keep. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions to match your practical circumstances and preferences.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hungarian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and related issues such as eating, sleeping and self-esteem.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her work is client-centred and interactive, using elements of CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and Internal Family Systems as relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience supporting people with a range of personal and work-related challenges.
Which professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; confirm current pricing before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.