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Asta Brandes, BACP

BACP-registered UK therapist for stress and anxiety
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Anger management
  • Career and confidence coaching

About Asta Brandes

Asta Brandes is a UK-accredited therapist with six years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation struggles, low self-esteem and confidence issues, and career difficulties. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Asta approaches each person as the expert of their own life story, focusing on the strengths they already possess and helping them apply those strengths to overcome current challenges.

Recognising that reaching out for change requires courage, she offers supportive, empowering guidance aimed at helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her style emphasises collaboration and personal discovery, encouraging practical steps and clearer self-understanding so people can build confidence and regain motivation. Whether someone is navigating work-related pressures or managing intense emotions, Asta seeks to create a calm, respectful space where progress is possible and resilience can grow.

Her practice is grounded in evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and a person-focused attitude that values empathy, respect, and realistic goal-setting. Asta helps clients identify priorities, develop coping strategies, and take actionable steps toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Asta Brandes have?

Asta Brandes has six years of professional experience.

Is Asta Brandes a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Asta Brandes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and German.

Where is Asta Brandes located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Asta Brandes as my therapist?

You can work with Asta Brandes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Asta Brandes work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Asta Brandes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches in online therapy and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's perspective. It helps people explore their feelings, build self-esteem, and make choices that align with their values. Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, responsibility, and life direction, supporting clients who are wrestling with purpose, transitions, or deeper anxieties about their choices. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns, early relationships, and unconscious influences to help people understand how past experiences shape present reactions, which can be useful for attachment issues and long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Asta works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify methods that best match a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. For many, the convenience and consistency of online sessions make it easier to engage in regular, focused therapeutic work.

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