Chiara Stoten , BACP

Chiara Stoten is an integrative counsellor who adapts her methods to suit each individual rather than applying a single fixed model. She blends person-centred, humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to meet the unique needs and preferences of the people she works with, listening closely to what clients want from the therapeutic relationship and shaping work around their goals and pace.

Her practice pays attention to how past experiences connect with present life events, helping clients gain clarity and a stronger sense of control without pushing faster than they are ready to move. Over the course of her career she has worked across a range of settings and has four years of experience running a private practice in the Bristol area, and six years of experience overall.

Chiara has substantial experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, dissociation and abuse, and she routinely works with depression, stress, anxiety and relational difficulties. She has also developed recent experience with autism and ADHD and has supported clients across the lifespan, including young people in schools and universities as well as adults of various ages. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, indicating membership of the UK counselling profession. Chiara approaches the healing process with openness, recognising there is no single right way to work and that the best path is the one that fits the individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Chiara works integratively and commonly draws on client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to guide online work. Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and empathy, helping people feel heard and supported as they explore their feelings and goals - it is useful for stress, relationship concerns and self-esteem. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns that come from past relationships and experiences and can help uncover how those patterns affect current behaviour and emotions, which can be helpful for trauma, attachment issues and recurring relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chiara will discuss different ways of working, consider the client’s needs and preferences, and adapt methods over time so therapy fits the individual and their goals.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions let clients speak in real time, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for people who prefer writing or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, study and family commitments, helping therapy fit into everyday life.