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Katja Brodt de Sousa, BACP

Katja Brodt de Sousa is a counsellor and psychotherapist who aims to help people feel steadier and more connected.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Katja

Katja Brodt de Sousa is a counsellor and psychotherapist who aims to help people feel steadier and more connected. She focuses on practical change, helping clients spot the thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of better relationships and self‑acceptance. Katja works in English and German and practices from the United Kingdom.

She draws on about 18 years of experience in independent practice. That experience includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, stress, grief and relationship difficulties such as infidelity and separation.

Background and approach

She also works with issues around self‑esteem, intimacy, addiction and burnout-related compassion fatigue. Katja adapts her approach to each person. She commonly uses client-centred work to create a respectful, non-judgemental space.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client needs now. Practical tools and reflective discussion are mixed so people can try things between sessions and notice small shifts.

The aim is clearer self-understanding and safer ways of relating to others. Her background includes long-term independent practice in the UK and a BACP registration, which is recorded as BACP. Katja accepts people living outside the UK and works with them through online formats as well as phone and text options.

If someone prefers to start with a short written match and then move to scheduled sessions, Katja uses that pathway to begin the work and plan how therapy could proceed.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	93729	December 2026

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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

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How Katja’s approaches work online

Many of her sessions draw on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and reactions. This approach helps when intimacy, commitment, abandonment or family of origin issues feel stuck and keep repeating. Client-centred work is also a core part of her practice and focuses on listening, acceptance and building a reliable working relationship so people can speak honestly and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes that reduce anxiety, improve sleep and lift low mood.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will discuss options and suggest ways to try different methods, then adapt the plan to a person’s goals and preferences. The aim is to find a practical mix that feels manageable and relevant for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or times when an immediate written exchange is most helpful. Registered or accredited professionals provide these formats so people can choose the way that fits their life best.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and problems with self‑esteem. Additional focus areas include addiction, trauma and family‑related concerns.

What is the general style of therapy?

Her style is conversational and client-centred, with practical steps from cognitive behavioural work and attention to how attachment patterns affect relationships. Sessions balance reflection with doable tasks between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has around 18 years of experience working in independent practice with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her profile records BACP and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and German to suit bilingual clients.

How are sessions delivered online?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.