- Integrative approach
- Practical steps
- Person-centred care
About Chiara
Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. She speaks plainly and helps clients find a way forward at a pace that feels manageable. Chiara uses a flexible, person-focused style that adapts to each person's needs and goals.
She describes her work as integrative, drawing on client-centred, existential, psychodynamic and solution-focused ways of working. That means sessions can include open listening, helping people make sense of past experiences, and setting small, practical steps to try between meetings. Chiara pays attention to how earlier life events connect to current problems while keeping the work grounded in what matters now.
Chiara has six years' experience and lists four years running a private practice in the Bristol area. She has worked with trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, stress and relational difficulties. More recently she has been gaining experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
She also offers help around grief, intimacy concerns, body image, parenting strain, addictions and career-related stress among other topics. Adoption and foster care is named among her focus areas for people who want support with those experiences.
Sessions aim to balance listening and practical work. Chiara encourages clients to set clear goals and to try manageable changes between sessions. She emphasises that healing looks different for everyone and tailors her approach to what each person finds most helpful.
How Chiara's approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own answers, which can help with self-esteem, relationship problems and life decisions.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and personal values. It helps when someone feels stuck with big life questions, coping with loss, or needing clarity about direction rather than just symptom relief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods match the client’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can shift as things change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the formats available before booking. This counsellor's profile does not list specific session formats here, so checking current options is important. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around childcare, work breaks or travel, and can allow a quieter space for regular check-ins. It also lets people try short, focussed sessions or longer conversations depending on what suits their schedule and energy levels.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chiara work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relational issues, and also supports people facing trauma, grief, addictions and identity concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining listening with practical, goal-focused steps tailored to each person.
What experience does she bring?
Chiara has six years' experience and has spent four years in private practice in the Bristol area, working with a wide range of presenting issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
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 only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Chiara?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.