- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT techniques
About Joanna
Dr. Joanna (Ioanna) Karaoulani is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting strain, and challenges such as low self-esteem or anger.
Joanna uses emotionally-focused approaches alongside client-centred ways of working. She aims to help people notice and name their emotions, and to relate to those feelings in more helpful ways. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on practical steps for moving forward.
Her background includes a BA in Psychology, HNC, HND and an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She brings two decades of clinical work to each appointment and draws on a mix of methods including CBT, ACT and DBT when useful.
In sessions Joanna tends to listen first, then work with clients to identify patterns and build small, manageable changes. She pays attention to attachment and intimacy-related concerns and to how past family experiences can affect present life. Conversations are straightforward and focused on real problems people face day to day.
Sessions are conducted in English and Greek and Joanna accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the online matching process to choose an online therapy option and schedule their first appointment.
How Emotion-Focused and ACT work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name strong emotions and recurring interaction patterns. It is often used when attachment, intimacy and relationship-related feelings are difficult to understand or express. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening, reflecting and following the client's agenda to build clarity about what matters.Choosing the right approach tends to be a gradual, collaborative process. Joanna will discuss which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences and make adjustments as work progresses. The aim is to find ways of working that feel practical and helpful for the individual.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or audio-only calls if that suits them better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as EFT and ACT to the online setting to focus on emotions, values and practical coping strategies.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem and life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work is based on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred methods, and she may use CBT, ACT or DBT techniques as appropriate.
How long has she practised?
Joanna has 20 years of experience working in counselling and clinical psychology settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.