Dr Rita Csako

Psychologist

SHM Therapy

 

Dr Rita Csako is a skilled clinician with more than 15 years’ experience in clinical counselling and therapy. Rita has experience dealing with diverse psychological conditions and is able to assist you coping with everyday difficulties and life transitions, as well as with more complex problems.

Client Types

Adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups.

 

Areas of Special Interest

Stress management, Relaxation & Mindfulness; Anxiety (panic, phobia, generalized anxiety); Eating Disorders (anorexia & bulimia nervosa); Clinical Hypnosis; Self-Esteem & Acceptance; Life transitions, Sex & Intimacy

 

Counselling/Therapy Services

Stress management, Relaxation & Mindfulness: learn and practice effective ways of coping with stress, reduce daily stress using the power of your mind.

Anxiety management (panic, phobia, generalized anxiety): learn about how it developed, how to manage and how to reduce anxiety.

Eating Disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa): specialist support for patients, consultation for parents, specialist assessment, including a specialist report or referral to appropriate services.

Clinical Hypnosis & Hypnotic Susceptibility Assessment: exciting and powerful way of addressing psychological issues, experience hypnosis in a safe environment by a skilled specialist, individual or small group options available.

Self-Esteem & Self-Acceptance: find out who you are, your inner strengths, improve satisfaction with your body, explore what motivates you, develop strategies to become who you want to be.

Life transitions (marriage, pregnancy, midlife transition, divorce, career changes): supporting you to cope better with major life changes, envision your future and develop strategies to fulfill your dream

Sex and Intimacy therapy: Improve your relationship, enhance intimacy, develop your self-awareness, boost your self-esteem, spice up your love life

 

Counselling/Therapy Approach

I am able to assist you in coping with everyday difficulties and life transitions, as well as more complex problems. My professional experience covers a wide range of applied psychology, I am trained and competent in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Clinical Hypnosis
• Ericksonian Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Transactional Analysis (TA)
• Gestalt Therapy

I am very enthusiastic about my work and my clients. My positive attitude and experience provide a positive atmosphere where you can feel safe and supported to make your learning or recovery journey enjoyable, while you acquire skills that will help you create a bright future.

 

Registrations and Professional Memberships

• Registered Psychologist
• Member NZ Psychological Society (MNZPsS)

  

Qualifications

• PhD (doctorate) in Psychology 
• Master’s Degree in Psychology 
• Master’s Degree in Teacher of Psychology 
• Postgraduate Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology 

  

Background and Experience

I am a skilled psychologist bringing over 15 years’ experience in clinical counselling and therapy to my sessions. I hold a PhD in Psychology and am experienced working with individuals, couples, families and groups in both private and public settings (University of Debrecen, Ministry of Education NZ, Thrive Eating Disorder Services, AUT University, Totally Psyched).

My professional experience covers a wide range of applied psychology; I have competence in a variety of therapeutic approaches, my qualifications and experience assure you safe practice. Currently, I also work as a Senior Lecturer at AUT University and as the Clinical Leader of the Psychology Clinic at Akoranga Integrated Health (AUT).
 

Supervision Services

I have considerable experience in providing supervision and offer individual and group supervision sessions for mental health professionals, including psychologists, counsellors or other health professionals, such as general practitioners, nurses and midwives. I am skilled in providing supervision for Intern Psychologists so can be a perfect fit for someone who just started their career. I have significant background working with Eating Disorders and offering specialist supervision for those who work with this specific client population. 

Regular professional supervision provides opportunity for you to review your work or related issues with an independent, highly trained professional where you can explore your feelings around work (frustration, anxiety, excitement, competition, bullying), receive professional feedback and guidance regarding your work, develop your professional skills (time management, work-relationships, problem-solving), enhance your self-care strategies, improve work-life balance, discuss ethics and competence related issues, review your progress in the Continuing Competence program.