Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with 20 years of experience. She holds a BACP credential and works from a person-focused approach that aims to help people understand their feelings and make practical changes. She speaks English and Greek and is based in the United Kingdom.

Joanna listens with warmth and patience. She focuses on helping people relate differently to their emotions and on steps they can take to live more meaningfully. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational, with attention to what matters most to each person.

Her background includes academic study in psychology and counselling, culminating in a PhD in Clinical Psychology and an MSc in person-centred counselling. That experience informs a calm, reflective way of working and a respect for each person's life story.

Joanna uses a range of approaches when helpful, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred practice. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

Other areas she addresses include parenting strain, caregiver stress, career worries, grief and adjustment after major life events. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, communication difficulties and forgiveness.

She asks new clients to begin by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and arranging sessions according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps people who feel stuck, anxious or uncertain about life direction. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, accepting space where the counsellor follows the person's lead and helps them make sense of their experience. This suits people who want a gentle, reflective way to work through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour link together and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms and test new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and together they will choose or blend methods that fit the person’s needs. The aim is collaborative planning rather than imposing a single model.

The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, work or travel, and it can reduce time spent on journeys. Some sessions are useful as shorter check-ins, while others are longer and more in-depth, depending on what the person needs.