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Katja Brodt de Sousa, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- English and German
About Katja
Katja Brodt de Sousa is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist with 18 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and life changes. She also works with concerns such as addiction, grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes that can shift day-to-day life.
Katja draws on a long track record in private practice, including supporting people through separation and affairs, and with caregiver stress and family difficulties. She aims to help people recognise internal blocks and reduce self-sabotaging habits so relationships and self-relationship can improve.
She integrates different ways of working according to what the person brings to sessions. That might include exploring attachment patterns, using practical CBT techniques, or offering space to reflect on meaning and values. The mix is chosen with the person rather than fixed in advance.
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking option.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Katja combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. CBT is about noticing thoughts and routines that worsen anxiety or low mood, and then testing small, practical changes to reduce their impact. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust, which can help when relationship or intimacy issues are present. Client-centred methods give space for the person to lead conversations and for the therapist to reflect what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katja discusses options with each person and adapts the mix of methods to fit their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are reviewed and changed if they do not feel useful.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to choose sessions that suit quieter surroundings or to avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more comfortably.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she most often help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as grief, trauma, addiction and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical exercises that change daily routines and reactions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 18 years of experience working in private practice, including support for separation, affairs and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.