Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with two decades of clinical experience. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is registered with the BACP, and she speaks Engli
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Joanna
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with two decades of clinical experience. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is registered with the BACP, and she speaks English and Greek.
She offers calm, attentive listening and practical support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Joanna helps people understand their emotions and how these shape everyday choices. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can take to cope with stress, low mood, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Background and approach
She encourages small changes that add up over time. Her approach draws on client-centred work alongside therapies that teach new ways to handle thoughts and feelings. Joanna uses techniques that help people notice what matters to them and act in line with those values.
She also brings skills for managing overwhelming emotions and improving communication. People who come to Joanna often want to rebuild confidence, recover from painful experiences, or manage life transitions. She meets each person where they are and adapts the pace to individual needs.
Practical exercises and gentle reflection are common parts of sessions. Joanna offers online options as well as phone and text work, so therapy can fit around busy days. She guides clients through the first steps and helps them plan how to use what they learn between sessions.
Her aim is steady, manageable progress toward a more meaningful life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385634 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joanna works with
Everything Joanna lists, 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
Approaches Joanna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanna will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then work together to find methods that feel helpful. That collaborative process is ongoing and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy lets people fit sessions around daily life. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings and suit deeper discussions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when concentration is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, notes between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to keep to a regular plan and practise new skills in real time.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems, plus trauma, parenting strain, career worries and related issues such as guilt, shame and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centred with practical tools. Joanna combines gentle listening with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is her professional background?
She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has around 20 years of experience working in counselling and mental health settings.
Where is Joanna based and how is she registered?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages can sessions be offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it 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 Joanna?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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