Counsellor profile
Chiara Stoten, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution focused
About Chiara
Counsellor Chiara Stoten, BACP, has six years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other issues. Chiara names trauma, abuse, depression and relational problems as areas she commonly supports. Sessions are offered in English and she works within the United Kingdom.
Chiara describes an integrative style. She adapts how she works to the person in front of her. That can mean a person-centred way of listening, exploring past experiences with psychodynamic ideas, or using solution-focused steps to tackle a present problem.
In practice she pays attention to links between earlier life events and current difficulties. She helps people slow the pace if needed and concentrate on goals they find meaningful. This can suit those dealing with grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, or long-term stress.
Chiara has run a private practice in the Bristol area for four years and has worked with young people in schools and universities as well as adults. She reports particular experience with trauma, dissociation and abuse, and rising experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions look at feelings, relationships and practical steps for coping. People who want a mix of reflective talking and clear actions may find this style useful.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Chiara works from a client-centred perspective which puts the person's views and goals at the centre of sessions. This approach is about listening closely and helping people decide what matters to them and how they want to move forward.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present feelings and patterns. This can help when people want to understand why certain reactions keep returning or why relationships feel difficult.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Chiara will discuss options with the client and agree a way of working based on needs, goals and personal preference. That is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
If you are considering counselling online, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel to and from an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, so confirm the practical details when you book.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Chiara works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relational problems among many other concerns listed in her profile.
What kind of therapeutic style does she use?
She practises an integrative approach using person-centred methods, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques depending on the person.
How much experience does she have?
Chiara has six years' experience overall and four years running a private practice in the Bristol area.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.