Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani, BACP
Experienced counsellor focused on personal meaning
Details
| Name | Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Greek |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Joanna
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a counsellor with two decades of experience. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
She speaks English and Greek and works with people from many backgrounds, including international clients. Her approach emphasises listening and understanding. She helps people name their emotions and develop practical ways to live alongside them.
Sessions are aimed at helping people move toward a fuller, more meaningful life.
Background and approach
Joanna draws on Narrative ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred practice. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy when useful. These methods are used to help with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship troubles.
She supports people facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, grief, trauma and issues tied to family of origin. Other areas she works with include intimacy and commitment worries, career transitions, anger, low self-esteem and coping after loss or displacement. People can expect a warm, steady presence in sessions and a focus on practical next steps.
The work is collaborative - Joanna helps clients explore their stories and decide what changes matter most to them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Joanna works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Joanna among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Joanna directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Joanna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Joanna's approaches work online
Joanna often combines Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ways of working. Narrative approaches focus on the stories people tell about their lives and help people notice alternative plots and possibilities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and practise small actions that match those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-centred work gives space for the person to be heard and understood, helping trust and clarity to grow.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Joanna will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. The plan may change over time as different techniques are tested and adjusted together.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching specific skills. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps and personal meaning.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be brought to sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Joanna also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career change and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Her style is warm and listening-led. She uses collaborative conversation to help people understand their feelings and decide on practical steps.
How long has she practised?
She has around 20 years of experience in counselling and clinical psychology work, including academic and clinical roles.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek to support a wider range of clients.
What session formats are available?
Joanna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they 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 her?
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