- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
About Joanna
Dr Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety and relationship problems, and also supports those facing trauma, depression and parenting challenges.
Joanna focuses on helping people understand their emotions. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people relate to difficult feelings and make choices that match their values. Sessions aim to be direct and understandable rather than full of technical language.
Her background includes a BA in Psychology, HNC, HND and an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. The BACP credential is presented as listed. These qualifications inform a practice that draws on several recognised approaches to therapy.
In session she draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to address problems like anger, low self-esteem and intimacy-related issues. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the work.
Joanna supports people with complicated family-of-origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress and the fallout from infidelity or immigration challenges. She also works with those facing career stress, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and finding a clearer direction in life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behaviour changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Client-Centred work offers a conversational, non-judgemental way to talk through what matters to the client, helping them to find their own solutions and build self-understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as sessions progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, avoid travel and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. They can also work around quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when needed, but check the available options with the service first.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, plus trauma, depression and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and conversational, aiming to help people understand and relate to their emotions in practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience, including academic qualifications up to a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can I attend sessions from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or logistics before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.