Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani , BACP

Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani holds a BA in Psychology, HNC and HND qualifications, an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is a Registered MBACP counsellor, a membership that indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional training and adherence to an ethical framework.

She offers a warm, attentive presence for people seeking a listening ear and practical support. Her work emphasizes helping individuals understand their emotions, learn adaptive ways to relate to those feelings, and build a life that feels fuller and more meaningful. Sessions are grounded in person-centred principles, with a focus on respect, empathy and collaboration.

Dr. Karaoulani stays alongside clients through each stage of change, supporting growth from struggle, healing from painful experiences, and movement toward the goals a person values. Her aim is to help people move forward to where they want to be in their lives, with clear, compassionate guidance and practical tools for everyday coping.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support

Dr. Karaoulani draws on person-centred therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor online care to each person. Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding a person from their own perspective and offering empathy and acceptance to foster self-discovery and personal growth, useful for relationship, self-esteem and life-change issues. ACT helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action, which can aid with anxiety, depression and coping with change. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, often helping with stress, mood and problem-solving in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals when appropriate to decide which methods best match a person’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit work into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options provide flexibility in how and when people connect with therapists, helping maintain continuity of care and making it simpler to engage in regular sessions.