Chiara Stoten, BACP

Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who focuses on helping people when life feels overwhelming. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues such as trauma, addiction and grief. Chiara also supports those coping with ADHD, autism-related challenges, body image and parenting strains. She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom. Chiara uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person she sees. She listens first and follows the pace the client sets. Her way of working can draw on client-centred listening, psychodynamic thinking about past experiences, existential questions about meaning, and short-term, solution-focused steps to move forward. In sessions she links past experiences to present-day patterns to help people gain clarity and a greater sense of control. She aims to create straightforward, practical next steps as well as space to understand deeper feelings. Chiara pays attention to how different parts of a person might be in tension and helps bring those parts into conversation. Her background includes four years in private practice in the Bristol area and a total of six years' experience overall. She has substantial work with trauma, dissociation and abuse, and increasing experience supporting autistic adults and people with ADHD. Chiara has worked with young people in schools and universities as well as adults. People can expect an accepting, down-to-earth style that respects individuality. She encourages collaboration on goals and adjusts methods if something does not fit. If you want to explore whether she might be a good match, follow the site process to start the initial steps.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance, helping people feel understood and able to explore feelings at their own pace. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns where a supportive listening space helps people clarify what matters to them.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape present patterns and reactions. This approach can help people understand recurring difficulties such as attachment issues, repeated relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chiara works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust the emphasis between listening, exploring past links, or using practical, solution-focused steps based on what is helpful.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend from different locations. If you prefer to confirm which session formats are offered, please check the booking information before you schedule. Online work aims to make regular therapy more manageable while keeping the focus on your goals and progress.