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Chiara Stoten, BACP

Chiara Stoten is a counsellor with six years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship issues.

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About Chiara

Chiara Stoten is a counsellor with six years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship issues. She uses a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s needs. Chiara listens first and aims to help people find more clarity and control in everyday life.

She draws on several ways of working, including client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, plus existential and solution-focused ideas. That means she pays attention to how past experiences link to present problems, and also helps people set practical steps for change.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace set by the client rather than being rushed. Chiara has run a independent practice in the Bristol area and has experience supporting people with dissociation, abuse, addiction and grief. She has also worked with young people in schools and universities and sees adults of differing ages.

Recent work has involved supporting people with autism and ADHD concerns. Her way of working is straightforward and respectful. She encourages people to speak about what matters most to them and helps make sense of difficult feelings.

Chiara also focuses on goals when that is helpful, so sessions can include practical strategies as well as deeper reflection. People who choose her often want a counsellor who listens, adapts, and explains things plainly. She aims to create a space where clients can explore feelings, try new coping ideas and move forward at their own speed.

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BACP 377773 June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Chiara names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centred work focuses on what matters to the person in the room. The counsellor follows the client’s pace, reflects what they say, and helps them feel heard. This approach suits people who want understanding and space to make sense of their feelings.

Psychodynamic work looks at links between past experiences and current patterns. It helps people notice recurring reactions and gain clarity about where those patterns come from. This can be useful for long-standing relationship, trauma or attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chiara will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust the approach as goals and needs become clearer. Clients and therapist make decisions together about focus and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, working through immediate thoughts, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when in-person meetings are difficult.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Chiara commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, plus ADHD and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is flexible and person-centred. She listens first, links past experiences to current life, and offers practical steps when useful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Chiara has six years of counselling experience, including several years in independent 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.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available online?

Chiara offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and starting arranged?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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