Asta Brandes, BACP

Asta Brandes is a BACP-registered counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem, and she also supports clients with career setbacks and depression. Asta speaks English and German, and she approaches each person as the expert in their own life.

Her work begins by listening closely to what matters most to the client. She looks for strengths and practical steps that build confidence and momentum. Conversations are straightforward and grounded, aimed at making small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Asta draws on several counselling approaches to suit different needs. Client-centred methods keep the person’s perspective central. Solution-focused ideas help identify immediate next steps. Psychodynamic and existential strands are used when exploring deeper patterns or questions about meaning and identity.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their life. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

People who choose Asta often want practical support with emotional difficulties and clearer direction in work or life. She aims to offer a calm, empowering space where clients can try out new ways of coping and make decisions that feel right for them.

How Asta's approaches translate to online therapy

A client-centred approach keeps the client's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens carefully and follows the person's lead, helping them name problems and decide what matters most. This is helpful for emotional concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem and anger.

Solution-focused work looks for practical, immediate steps. Sessions identify small changes a person can try between meetings, which can build confidence and reduce overwhelm. This style suits people who want clear, short-term goals or help with career and life-direction issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Asta works collaboratively to decide what fits. She will discuss different ways of working and adjust methods to match the client's goals and preferences. That means the plan can change as progress is made or new questions arise.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people use body language and tone when exploring issues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel and to keep momentum between meetings.