Katja Brodt de Sousa, BACP

BACP counsellor specializing in relationships and anxiety

Stress and anxiety
Relationship support
English and German

About Katja Brodt de Sousa

Katja Brodt de Sousa is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. With 18 years working in private practice, she helps people recognise inner blocks and reduce self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviours so they can form healthier connections with others and, importantly, with themselves.

Her work spans depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties including infidelity, and the practical and emotional challenges of divorce and separation. Katja supports clients in uncovering and accepting their authentic selves, working through shame, fears and self-doubt that often stand in the way of change. She combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration to address patterns that maintain distress.

Rather than offering a single method for everyone, she adapts her approach to what each person needs, drawing on cognitive behavioural techniques, client-centred principles and attachment-focused ideas to help clients make meaningful shifts in thought, feeling and behaviour. Her practice aims to restore a greater sense of agency, improve relationships and strengthen self-understanding.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katja Brodt de Sousa have?

Katja Brodt de Sousa has 18 years of experience working in private practice.

Is Katja Brodt de Sousa a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Katja Brodt de Sousa provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and German.

Where is Katja Brodt de Sousa located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Katja Brodt de Sousa as my therapist?

You can work with Katja Brodt de Sousa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katja Brodt de Sousa work with international clients?

Yes, Katja Brodt de Sousa works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katja Brodt de Sousa 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Katja

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand their relational patterns, heal from attachment injuries and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members and themselves.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client to find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for developing self-acceptance, exploring identity and easing feelings of shame or low self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It can be effective for managing anxiety, low mood, stress and sleep difficulties by teaching concrete skills to respond differently to difficult thoughts and situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katja works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, and she tailors her methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and allow people to receive support in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.

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