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Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
20 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with 20 years of practical experience. She holds a BA in Psychology, HNC, HND, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and is registered with the BACP.

She speaks English and Greek and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Her approach is straightforward and warm. She focuses on helping people understand their emotions and how those feelings influence everyday choices.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career pressures and life changes. Joanna uses several evidence-informed methods tailored to the person in front of her.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to tackle unhelpful thinking and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to support relationship and attachment concerns. Techniques are chosen to match what a person needs right now. In sessions she offers calm listening, gentle challenge and practical tools.

This can include strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, communication exercises, or steps for repairing trust and connection. Therapy is collaborative and paced to the client’s readiness. People come to her for help with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, forgiveness, immigration-related distress, infidelity, isolation and guilt.

Her work also covers bipolar condition, anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She aims to help people move from surviving to a fuller, more meaningful life.

Therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on what matters most to them. It encourages small, values-based steps rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try out techniques and adapt methods based on what works best for the person. Clients are invited to feed back so sessions reflect their needs and pace.

Online therapy is offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper emotional work and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need frequent brief contact or have limited bandwidth. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career worries and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens carefully, offers practical strategies and adjusts methods to suit each person rather than following one fixed technique.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional, relational and life-transition issues.
What credentials and location information are on record?
Her qualifications include a BA in Psychology, HNC, HND, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and she is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and she supports international clients as well as those based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Greek

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