Chiara Stoten , BACP

Chiara Stoten is an integrative counsellor who adapts therapeutic methods to suit each person's unique needs and life story. She combines client-centered, existential, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to create a flexible, person-focused way of working that acknowledges the different parts people carry within themselves. Chiara listens attentively to what clients want from therapy and explores how past experiences connect with present challenges, helping people build clarity and a greater sense of agency at a pace that matches their goals.

With six years of experience, Chiara has worked in private practice in the Bristol area and has supported people facing trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, stress, anxiety and relational difficulties. She has been gaining additional experience working with autism and ADHD and has worked with clients across the lifespan, including young people in schools and universities as well as adults of all ages.

Chiara holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and integrates her training to provide compassionate, tailored support. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respect for individual preferences, and an individualized pathway toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Chiara uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach supports self-exploration and helps people build confidence and clearer understanding of their needs and values.

Existential therapy is offered to explore meaning, choice and responsibility when clients face life transitions, uncertainty or questions about purpose. It helps people consider how they want to live and what gives their life personal significance.

Solution-focused therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on practical steps and achievable goals - helping clients identify small changes that move them toward the outcomes they want.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chiara collaborates with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living outside traditional clinic hours. These options allow licensed professionals, including therapists, to deliver consistent, accessible support that fits into everyday life.