- Client-Centred
- Psychodynamic elements
- Solution-Focused work
About Chiara
Chiara Stoten is a BACP-registered counsellor with six years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress and relationship concerns, as well as trauma, depression and issues such as ADHD and autism.
She describes her practice as integrative, which means she uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions start from what the person says they need. Chiara listens and responds to those goals at a pace that suits the client.
Her work often links past experiences to present difficulties. That can help people make sense of repeating patterns and regain a clearer sense of control. She also uses practical, goal-focused techniques when that is helpful.
Chiara has run a private practice in the Bristol area for four years and has wider experience working with young people in schools and universities. She reports experience with trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, anxiety and relational issues, and increasing experience with autism and ADHD.
People who come to her may be struggling with grief, addictions, intimacy or parenting pressures, body image and eating concerns, or the stress of life changes and career strain. She also supports those facing long-term illness, caregiver stress or complex presentations such as co-morbidity.
Chiara works in English and sees clients in the United Kingdom. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Chiara works from client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas alongside solution-focused methods. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what the client says matters most, which helps when sorting feelings about social situations and relationships. Existential Therapy looks at personal meaning and choices, useful for people wrestling with life changes or identity concerns. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past relationships and patterns, which can shed light on why social fears or repeated problems keep happening. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Chiara will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then shape sessions around that. They can review what is working as they go and adjust focus if needed. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows the therapist and client to try different ways of working and to focus on what helps with social anxiety, relationships and day-to-day coping without promising a specific outcome.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns alongside trauma, depression and related issues such as ADHD and autism.
What is her therapeutic style?
Chiara uses an integrative approach combining client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused techniques to match a person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' overall experience and four years running a private practice in the Bristol area.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.