Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP
Dr Joanna Karaoulani, clinical psychologist and counsellor
- 20 years experience
- Person centered therapy
- Speaks English and Greek
About Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani
Dr Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani brings two decades of clinical experience to her therapeutic practice, combining academic training with a person-centered commitment to listening and support. She holds a BA in Psychology, HNC and HND qualifications, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling - a master's focused on empathetic, client-led work - and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, a doctoral qualification in the study and practice of clinical assessment and intervention. She is a registered MBACP counsellor and holds BACP recognition, reflecting her professional membership in counselling bodies.
Dr Karaoulani focuses on helping people understand their emotions and learn adaptive ways to relate to them, with the aim of building a fuller and more meaningful life. Her areas of practice include stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy and parenting concerns, along with issues such as abandonment, attachment, forgiveness, and caregiver stress. She also works with career challenges, bipolar management, and coping with major life changes.
Her approach is supportive and growth oriented - she offers a friendly, personal ear, accompanies clients through each step of their journey, and works to help them grow from struggle, heal from pain, and move toward the life they want. Dr Karaoulani provides therapy in English and Greek and accepts both local and international clients from her base in the United Kingdom.
Dr Karaoulani focuses on helping people understand their emotions and learn adaptive ways to relate to them, with the aim of building a fuller and more meaningful life. Her areas of practice include stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy and parenting concerns, along with issues such as abandonment, attachment, forgiveness, and caregiver stress. She also works with career challenges, bipolar management, and coping with major life changes.
Her approach is supportive and growth oriented - she offers a friendly, personal ear, accompanies clients through each step of their journey, and works to help them grow from struggle, heal from pain, and move toward the life they want. Dr Karaoulani provides therapy in English and Greek and accepts both local and international clients from her base in the United Kingdom.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani have?
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani has 20 years of experience.
Is Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Greek.
Where is Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online sessions
Dr Joanna Karaoulani integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking actions that matter to them - it can support work on anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client's own capacity for growth; it offers a non-directive, collaborative space for exploring relationships, attachment, and emotional experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr Karaoulani works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Dr Karaoulani is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, travel, or different time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without adding travel time, helping therapy fit into a busy life.
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