About Katja
Katja Brodt de Sousa is a counsellor who focuses on helping people feel more rested and balanced as they cope with life's pressures. She works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and sleep problems. Katja speaks English and German and practises in the United Kingdom.
She draws on eighteen years of experience in private practice. Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, infidelity and separation. She aims to help people notice the thoughts and behaviours that hold them back, and to build kinder self-talk and safer ways of relating to others.
Her way of working mixes different approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centred listening to make space for what matters to the client. Cognitive techniques may be used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new responses.
Katja also brings in ideas from attachment-based and existential approaches, helping people understand how earlier relationships shape present feelings. Mindfulness practices are used when helpful to settle the body and support better sleep and rest habits.
She describes herself as practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps you can try between meetings. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match with a therapist and schedule sessions based on availability.
Approaches that suit online work and rest issues
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns that affect closeness and sleep, and supports building steadier emotional responses. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathic listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and to explore rest and wellbeing at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets specific thoughts and habits that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems and sleep disruption because it breaks issues into manageable steps.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made together as therapy progresses so the plan fits what actually helps you.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into daily life, because it can reduce travel and let them schedule sessions around work or family routines. Online conversations also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises and cognitive strategies between meetings. Ask about the practical options offered and how they can fit into your day.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Katja help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and sleeping difficulties, among other issues such as grief, trauma, addiction and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centred, combining listening with hands-on techniques. She works collaboratively and gives straightforward steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eighteen years of experience working in private practice with a focus on mood, relationship and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; please check any local regulations that might apply in your country before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.