
Dr Rita Csako:
Senior Psychologist
My Approach: Imagine you are planning to go on an overseas trip: you know where you want to get but you're not sure how to get there and what to do when you arrive. You might be a bit apprehensive but also curious and excited. Then you find a guide: someone who knows the most convenient way of traveling so as you can make the most of your journey knowing that there is someone to support you.
Therapy with me works like that: you tell me where you want to get and I will guide and advise you on how to do it in a way that suits your needs best.
I don’t believe in the “one size fits all” model, so I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques and tailor it according to your needs, personality and life circumstances. We might start off doing traditional Cognitive Behavior Therapy, then arrive somewhere where acceptance becomes vital, so then we work on that a bit and use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, I might recommend including some hypnotherapy sessions to speed up the process, or just to make your journey more comfortable or might teach you mindfulness skills to deal with daily stress.
Due to my strong academic background: I only use interventions where there is scientific evidence behind them. Given that I am a European Kiwi with an eclectic cultural background; I am open to and accepting of other cultures and belief systems. Therapy is about you and I will help you find the best way for you to reach your destination safely and explore it in a way that helps you improve the quality of your life. Everybody deserves to be happy and live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Rita in the Media
2023
- Bringing women in their 50s together with intention
- What Do Your Sexual Fantasies Say About You? More Than You Think
(Viva interview in NZ Herald)
- I'll have what he's having (New Zealand Listener interview, page 14)
- New Zealand won’t follow Australia’s legalization lead
2022
- Science Digest: The science of sexuality and does conversion therapy actually work?
2018
- Conversion Therapy documentary
- What makes a good Psychologist?
2016
- NZ experts concerned about effect of waist trainer trend on young women
Publications
2022
- Csako RI, Rowland DL, Hevesi K, Vitalis E, Balalla S. Female sexuality in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Factors and sexual response associated with masturbation
- Shepherd D, Taylor S, Csako R, Liao AT, Duncan R. Predictors of suicide ideation and attempt planning in a large sample of New Zealand help-seekers
2021
- Csako R, Rowland D, Hevesi K. Factors associated to masturbation in Aotearoa/New Zealand
2019
- Sniewski L, Pante F, Phil C, Csako R. Change through stillness: Mindfulness meditation as an intervention for men with self-perceived problematic pornography use
- Krageloh CU, Medvedev ON, Taylor T, Wrapson W, Wang GY, Csako R, Ranta JT, et al. A pilot randomized controlled trial for a videoconference-delivered mindfulness-based group intervention in a nonclinical setting
2018
- Shepherd D, Landon J, Goedeke S, Ty K, Csako R. Parents’ assessments of their child's autism-related interventions
- Shepherd D, Csako R, Landon J, Goedeke S, Ty K. Documenting and understanding parent’s intervention choices for their child with autism spectrum disorder
- Shepherd D, Csako R, Landon J, Goedeke S, Ty K. Brief Report: Parent’s Assessments of Their Care-Related Stress and Child’s ASD Symptoms in Relation to Their child’s Intervention History
2017
- Krageloh C, Medvedev O, Taylor T, Wrapson W, Wang, GY, Csako R, Ranta J, Patel N, Siegert RJ, Sumich A. Mindfulness Webinar: A new approach to teaching mindfulness in nonclinical settings
Links to my professional background:
Senior Lecturer & Clinical Leader (AUT)
NZ Registered Psychologist (Csako)
Adam Varga:
Office Administrator /
Business Manager
Adam is a friendly and helpful person, who keeps the service running so Rita can dedicate her time to clients and not have to worry about the vast array of administrative tasks, regulations and technical issues that a busy praxis generates.
Adam can provide information about the services available and referral information.