Katja Brodt de Sousa , BACP

Katja Brodt de Sousa is a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. With 18 years in private practice, she helps people identify the inner blocks that keep them stuck and supports them in reducing self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviours to form stronger connections with others and with themselves.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties such as infidelity, affairs, divorce and separation. She works with people who struggle with shame, fear, low self-esteem and self-doubt, guiding them toward greater self-acceptance and a clearer sense of their authentic selves.

Katja adapts her approach to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, alongside attachment-informed and mindfulness-informed techniques. She has experience supporting clients through trauma, grief, addiction, family and caregiving stress, sleep problems, career issues and neurodiverse challenges such as ADHD and bipolar-related concerns.

Fluent in English and German, she offers a collaborative, compassionate style that emphasizes practical coping strategies, reflective exploration of life patterns and concrete steps toward improved relationships and wellbeing. The BACP credential indicates accreditation by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which recognises professional training and practice standards.

Attachment, client-centred care and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand repeating dynamics in intimate relationships and build more secure ways of connecting, which can be useful for issues like abandonment, attachment concerns and intimacy-related difficulties.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. The therapist listens deeply and reflects the client’s experience to help the person access their own strengths and answers, supporting work on self-esteem, shame and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage stress, improve sleep and address patterns that contribute to depression and self-sabotage.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katja works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She blends methods as appropriate and involves clients in deciding the path forward.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or those living at a distance. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different ways of working and access support from licensed professionals in a way that suits everyday life.