- Person-centred listening
- Support for men
- Trauma aware practice
About Chiara
Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain and other life challenges. She uses a flexible, person-centred way of working so each conversation is shaped around what the client needs. Chiara holds BACP and brings six years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.
Her style is practical and steady. She listens to what someone wants from therapy and moves at a pace that feels right for them. Chiara draws links between past experiences and current difficulties to help people find more clarity and control in day-to-day life.
In her private practice she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, addictions, neurodiversity and relational issues. She has experience with young people in schools and universities as well as adults across different ages. Recent work has included supporting people with autism and ADHD.
Chiara blends a few different approaches depending on the person. She uses client-centred listening alongside existential conversation and psychodynamic reflection, and she may bring in solution-focused tasks when shorter-term change is the aim. The emphasis is on what helps each individual in practical ways.
People who choose to work with her can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk. She encourages clear goals and collaborative planning so therapy fits into everyday life and addresses the issues that matter most to the client.
Talking therapies and online options that fit your life
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, helping people to feel heard and to clarify what they want from therapy. It is useful for stress, low mood and relationship concerns. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and life direction, offering space to talk through big life changes and questions about identity and purpose. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences influence present patterns and relationships, which can help with recurring difficulties and deeper emotional themes.Finding the right approach is often part of the work itself. Chiara will discuss which ways of working match a client's needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the mix over time. This decision is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to access a consistent counsellor from different locations within the same country, depending on scheduling and availability.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Chiara support?
She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus neurodiversity-related matters like autism and ADHD.
What is Chiara's way of working in sessions?
Her approach is flexible and person-centred, combining listening with reflective and solution-focused elements to match each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chiara has six years of professional experience, including four years running a private practice in the Bristol area and work with young people in schools and universities.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees depend on the therapist and region.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.