Dr Ioanna (Joanna) Karaoulani-Lawson West

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a professional therapist for 18 years.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Division of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Nottingham, UK
• MSc in Counselling -University of Strathclyde, UK
• BA in Psychology - American College of Greece
• HNC in Person-Centered Counselling - University of Strathclyde, UK
• HND in Person-Centered Counselling - University of Strathclyde, UK
• HNC IN Emotional Intelligence & Self Esteem, University of the Aegean, Greece
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity, Kingston Maurward College, UK Alliance Psycho-Education Programme for Schizophrenia - Social Skills Training - Hellenic Neuro-psychiatric Clinic “Panagia Grigorousa”
• Sexual Health Education & Training - Pan Hellenic Social Institution of Health Care

• Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs, Harvard University, USA
• Clinical Practices Guidelines and Resources for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment - Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatry Department, USA
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatry Department, USA
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Medical University of South Carolina, USA

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Eco Therapy - Depression & Anxiety

Trauma & PTSD - Emotional Healing through Clay Modelling