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Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP

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Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Joanna

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with two decades of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Joanna speaks English and Greek and offers sessions to clients in the UK and internationally. She focuses on helping people make sense of difficult emotions. Joanna aims to help clients respond to feelings in ways that reduce suffering and open up more meaningful living.

Background and approach

She works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Joanna also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting strains, compassion fatigue and career-related stress. She helps people affected by attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin problems, guilt, shame and loneliness.

Practical coping with life changes is a frequent focus in her work. Her practice draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches to structure sessions. Joanna uses straightforward conversation, reflective listening and practical exercises so people can try new ways of handling problems between sessions.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Joanna encourages a collaborative approach - she helps clients set goals, test small changes and review what works. People who want a calm, steady counsellor for steady progress often find this style helpful.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	385634	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Joanna names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that matches their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test different ways of thinking and behaving. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive, non-directive space where the counsellor listens deeply and helps the client find their own solutions; this approach can help with relationship issues, self esteem and emotional recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest ways forward based on those conversations. This is a collaborative process and methods can be combined or adjusted over time to suit changing needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Joanna help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy issues. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, parenting pressures and career concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Joanna uses plain conversation, reflective listening and practical exercises. She aims to help clients try small changes and review what helps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Joanna has 20 years of experience working in counselling and psychological practice. She draws on that experience when tailoring sessions to individual needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Greek. International clients may also be supported.

Which session formats are available?

Joanna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Joanna?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.