Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani combines extensive academic training with two decades of clinical practice to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and other life challenges. She holds a BA in Psychology, HNC and HND qualifications, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is a registered MBACP counsellor - MBACP denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional training and ethical standards.

Her work emphasizes helping individuals understand their emotions, relate to them in adaptive ways, and build a meaningful, values-driven life. Drawing on approaches such as person-centred therapy, cognitive and acceptance-based strategies, and skills from dialectical and emotionally focused models, she supports clients navigating issues like attachment and abandonment, parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy and commitment concerns, grief and loss, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Karaoulani aims to be present for each step of the therapeutic journey, offering a steady, empathic professional presence while encouraging growth, healing, and forward movement toward the life clients want to build.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani draws on client-centred therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor care to each person. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the individual’s perspective guides the pace and goals of work, which is helpful for building self-understanding and trust. ACT encourages people to clarify their values and to take committed action even when difficult emotions are present - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. As a registered professional, she works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with Dr. Karaoulani is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes, supporting consistent progress in a format that suits each person.