- Client-centred
- Psychodynamic insight
- Practical steps
About Chiara
Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or life changes. She uses straightforward conversation to help people find clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day habits. Chiara works at a pace each person is comfortable with and pays attention to what they want from counselling.
Chiara practises in ways that suit the individual rather than applying a single method. She draws on client-centred work to keep sessions focused on the person's immediate concerns. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences link to current feelings and behaviour.
Her approach includes existential perspectives that invite people to consider meaning and choices in life. Solution-focused elements are used to help set practical, short-term goals and notice small changes that make a difference each day. Chiara aims to balance exploration of history with steps that improve everyday habits and thinking.
Chiara has been practising for six years and has four years of private practice experience in the Bristol area. She has worked with people affected by trauma, dissociation and abuse, as well as with those managing depression, anxiety and relational difficulties. She is gaining recent experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
Chiara is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and works with adults across a range of life stages. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match with a counsellor and arrange an initial appointment.
Chiara practises in ways that suit the individual rather than applying a single method. She draws on client-centred work to keep sessions focused on the person's immediate concerns. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences link to current feelings and behaviour.
Her approach includes existential perspectives that invite people to consider meaning and choices in life. Solution-focused elements are used to help set practical, short-term goals and notice small changes that make a difference each day. Chiara aims to balance exploration of history with steps that improve everyday habits and thinking.
Chiara has been practising for six years and has four years of private practice experience in the Bristol area. She has worked with people affected by trauma, dissociation and abuse, as well as with those managing depression, anxiety and relational difficulties. She is gaining recent experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
Chiara is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and works with adults across a range of life stages. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match with a counsellor and arrange an initial appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Chiara's approaches translate to online work
Chiara blends client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused ways of working to support clearer thinking and better everyday habits. Client-centred work means the counsellor follows the person’s concerns and priorities, offering space to be heard and to make sense of feelings. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover links between past experiences and current patterns, which can explain recurring thoughts or habits. Solution-focused methods look for small, practical steps that a person can try between sessions to change daily routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Chiara will work with the person to decide which elements to use, based on their goals, needs and preferences. That collaboration helps keep therapy focused and useful, mixing exploration with actions that fit the person’s life.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking so they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the supported session options and scheduling details when you arrange your first appointment to make sure the practical setup suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Chiara commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relational difficulties, among other concerns listed on the profile.
How would you describe her style in session?
Chiara uses conversational, person-centred work alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to balance understanding and practical change.
What is her professional background?
She has six years' overall experience, including four years in private practice based around Bristol.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.