Ioanna Karaoulani

Ioanna Karaoulani brings over 20 years of dedicated experience to supporting children, teenagers, young people, and adults through a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem, and mood disorders like depression. Her expertise extends to navigating complex issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and career transitions, as well as the unique experiences of immigrants, expats, and those seeking personal growth. Ioanna employs an eclectic and integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from Person-Centred, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Trauma Therapy, and Family Therapy modalities. She skilfully balances reflective space with practical guidance, focusing on deep emotional processes while providing actionable strategies and tools, including carefully selected homework and recommended resources. Ioanna flexibly adapts her methods to each client's unique needs, working primarily with present concerns and exploring past experiences when relevant, to help them reframe problems and build robust support networks. She is particularly adept at encouraging clients to discover their own solutions, fostering independence and resilience, and is praised for being a caring, listening, proactive, and engaging expert who challenges clients to challenge themselves. Ioanna is dedicated to empowering individuals to take an active role in their healing journey, offering praise, encouragement, and relapse prevention tools to ensure lasting well-being, and collaborates with other professionals for comprehensive support when needed.