Katja Brodt de Sousa
Helping people reconnect with themselves and others
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About Katja
Katja Brodt de Sousa welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. She is Katja Brodt de Sousa and she aims to help clients notice what gets in the way of better relationships and a stronger sense of self. She works in English and German and practises from the United Kingdom.
Katja uses straightforward conversation to help people spot sabotaging thoughts and habits. She supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship pain, grief, addiction and life changes.
Background and approach
Her work also covers issues such as self-esteem, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger and career stress. She draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. These include attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential thinking and mindfulness.
Katja adapts the mix depending on what someone needs in the moment. She has practised for 18 years and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. Over that time she has supported people through separation, infidelity and family-of-origin concerns, and has worked with issues linked to abandonment, attachment and codependency.
Sessions aim to help people accept themselves more, reduce shame and quiet self-doubt. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking that lead to better connections with others and with oneself.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 93729
- Languages
- English, German
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Katja's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Katja works with
Everything Katja lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Katja lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Katja works online
Client-centred therapy centres on being heard and understood first, with the counsellor following the person's pace and concerns. This approach suits people who need acceptance and a steady space to make sense of feelings.
Cognitive behavioural methods look at thought patterns and behaviours and offer practical tools to reduce anxiety, shift mood and change unhelpful routines. Those techniques are often helpful for stress, sleeping issues and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right mix is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then try different ways of working until something feels useful. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, keep appointments that would otherwise be difficult to travel to, and use shorter check-ins when needed.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, sleep problems and career stress.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, blending client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and attachment-based ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?
She has 18 years of experience working in independent practice in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is listed with BACP, shown as BACP in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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