Counsellor profile
Katja Brodt de Sousa, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and codependency
Continue with KatjaWhere Katja stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 93729
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English, German
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Relationship issues
About Katja
Katja Brodt de Sousa is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the fallout of affairs or separation. She also addresses codependency, attachment concerns, addictions and issues around self‑esteem and intimacy.
Katja uses plain conversation and focused listening to help people notice patterns that cause pain. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural work, client‑centred practice and attachment ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
She helps people recognise where shame, fear or self‑doubt are shaping choices. That can look like learning how to set clearer boundaries, noticing when people‑pleasing starts to dominate, or working through grief and anger. The emphasis is on learning skills as well as understanding what led to current problems.
Katja blends different ways of working depending on what someone needs in the moment. Some sessions may focus on thoughts and behaviour, others on early relationship patterns and how they repeat now. She invites people to test new ways of responding and to practise them between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and German. She has long experience helping adults manage life changes, caregiver stress, work pressure and difficulties linked to family of origin. To begin, clients use the site's matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Katja often draws on attachment‑based ideas, client‑centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect how people respond now and is useful for struggles with closeness, codependency and trust. Client‑centred work focuses on being heard and understood so people can find their own solutions and build clearer self‑direction. Cognitive behavioural techniques help spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments to change mood and routines.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match current goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on practical skill building one week and reflecting on relationship patterns the next.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and making appointments that suit work or family routines. Because formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check‑ins, regular weekly meetings or when travel would make attendance difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the mix of discussion and active exercises to suit how someone prefers to work.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and related issues such as codependency, grief and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment‑focused work to notice patterns and test new responses.
How long has she been practising?
She has 18 years of experience working in private practice with adults on issues including depression, anxiety and relationship breakdown.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm details and time zones when arranging a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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 at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.