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Ritika Budhiraja Thakur, HCPC

Online sessions across the UK 9+ years in practice

Ritika Budhiraja Thakur is a HCPC-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience.

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About Ritika

Ritika Budhiraja Thakur is a HCPC-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression and supports those dealing with relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. Ritika speaks English and Hindi and accepts international clients.

Her approach treats the person, not just the problem. She works with clients to identify strengths they already have and build practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative so people feel heard and supported while they set clear goals. Ritika often helps people address issues such as abandonment worries, body image, communication problems and feeling isolated or lonely. She also offers support for panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety and trouble with guilt or shame.

These concerns are approached with attention to the person’s pace and readiness. In sessions clients can expect a mix of talking, practical strategies and gentle reflection. Ritika emphasises small, manageable changes that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She helps people notice what is working and adjust approaches when needed. Many people come wanting clearer direction, fewer overwhelming emotions, or better ways to relate to others. Ritika guides each person through a step-by-step process that honours their experience and priorities.

The aim is improved coping, greater self-understanding and more confidence in moving forward.

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HCPC PYL044245 May 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Ritika works with

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Online support

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counselling include brief practical strategies and trauma-informed talking therapies. Brief practical strategies give people simple tools to manage stress and panic in the moment, such as grounding steps or paced breathing, and are useful for anxiety and panic attacks. Talking therapies for trauma involve careful processing of difficult memories and emotions at a pace the person can manage, helping reduce the impact of past events on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences in the first sessions and then adapt methods collaboratively. This means together they choose what feels most helpful and change course if something is not working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller discussion is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break from work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing tracking of mood or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to attend regularly and keep therapy consistent with daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include body image, panic attacks, social anxiety and feelings of isolation.

What is her way of working in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions combine talking through concerns with simple strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily life.

How long has she been practising?

She has nine years of professional experience in the field.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She operates from the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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