Chiara Stoten

Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety or life changes. She works with those facing depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and issues linked to trauma and abuse. Chiara uses a person-focused style and keeps sessions paced to what feels manageable for each person.

She practises in a way that blends several approaches so that therapy suits the individual. Chiara listens for connections between past experiences and current struggles. That can help bring clarity about patterns and choices in daily life.

Her work draws on client-centred methods that prioritise the person’s own goals. She also uses elements of existential thinking to look at meaning and choice, and psychodynamic ideas to consider how past relationships shape present reactions. Solution-focused techniques are used where short-term practical steps are helpful.

Chiara has six years’ experience overall, including four years in private practice in the Bristol area. She has worked with trauma, dissociation, abuse, and with people navigating autism and ADHD. She has seen clients across different ages, including young people in schools and universities, and adults.

Sessions aim to build understanding and practical ways forward. Chiara encourages people to set achievable goals and to take steps at a pace that suits them. She welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into someone’s life.

Approaches used online and what they offer

Chiara draws on client-centred work which focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can set their own goals. This approach is often used for issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship worries.

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people look at how early relationships and past experiences shape current reactions. That can be useful for understanding patterns such as repeated conflicts or strong emotional responses like anger.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Chiara discusses different approaches with each person and helps choose what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus as progress is made.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or family life and can reduce travel time. They may also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or conversations without being on camera if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals often use these flexible arrangements to help people keep therapy part of everyday life.