- Warm listening approach
- Practical coping skills
- Works in English and Greek
About Joanna
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with 20 years' experience who helps people make sense of difficult feelings and move towards a more meaningful life. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology as well as an MSc; she is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Joanna offers a warm, listening presence and aims to support clients step by step through painful or confusing times.
Her approach focuses on helping people understand and relate differently to their emotions. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred work. She also draws on elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when appropriate. This mix supports practical coping skills and deeper emotional insight.
Joanna works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and caregiver strain, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, immigration-related worries, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are offered in English and Greek and Joanna accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Her style is patient and collaborative. Joanna aims to help people build practical skills, understand patterns that keep them stuck, and take steady steps towards the life they want.
How Joanna's approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every action. It focuses on values and small steps that move a person towards a life they care about, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and recovery after distressing events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and adjusting to life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and can help people understand attachment patterns and improve emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. This is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy progresses to match what is most helpful.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family life, reducing travel time, and making it easier to have regular check-ins. Some formats can allow shorter, focused conversations when time is limited or audio-only conversations when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these methods to suit individual needs and daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Joanna help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, career worries, bipolar and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining practical skills work with emotional exploration to help people make changes that fit their life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience, including postgraduate study and a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.