Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani brings a calm, attentive presence to her work and supports people who want to understand their emotions and build a more meaningful life. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, a BA in Psychology, and HNC and HND qualifications. She is a Registered MBACP counsellor - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has built two decades of clinical experience supporting clients through change and distress.

Her practice centers on helping individuals relate to their feelings in healthier ways, develop coping skills, and take practical steps toward the life they want. She emphasizes a person-centred stance that values each client as the expert on their own life while offering evidence-informed methods to reduce suffering and improve functioning.

Dr. Karaoulani offers steady support across the therapeutic journey, guiding clients through moments of pain and transition and helping them grow from their struggles. Her approach balances warmth and professional expertise with a clear focus on achievable goals, so clients can move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. Karaoulani commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred Therapy into her practice. ACT helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Client-Centred Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client guides the pace of work and the therapist offers empathy and understanding - this approach is well suited to building self-esteem, processing loss, and repairing relational difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Karaoulani collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts techniques as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or across time zones. These options allow clients to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for them.