- Person-centred
- Trauma experience
- BACP member
About Chiara
Chiara Stoten is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling stuck by listening closely and adapting to each person's needs. She uses a flexible way of working so sessions reflect what an individual wants to get from therapy. Chiara presents herself as approachable and practical, focusing on what matters to the person in front of her.
In sessions she draws on person-centred and existential ideas to help people make sense of their choices and values. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at links between past experiences and present patterns. Solution-focused techniques are included when someone wants clear steps and short-term goals.
Chiara has six years' experience and practices in the United Kingdom. She has spent time supporting people with trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Recent work has included supporting people with autism and ADHD presentations.
Her additional interests include codependency, attachment and issues around adoption and caring roles. She also addresses concerns such as grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, career strain and compassion fatigue. Chiara adapts the pace to suit each person and pays attention to their stated goals.
Chiara is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's scheduling options.
Approach-led online therapy and practical support
Chiara uses person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to shape online work. Person-centred work focuses on listening and following what the person wants, helping them clarify values and choices. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences connect to current patterns and feelings, which can help with issues like attachment or repeated relationship difficulties. Solution-focused methods are used when someone wants concrete steps and short-term goals, useful for stress and practical life changes.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together decide which mix of methods feels best. That choice can change over time as goals shift and new issues arise.
Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, saving time around work or study, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people attend therapy from different parts of the UK without changing their routine, while the therapist and client review what works best as they go.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chiara help people with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus areas such as codependency and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are adaptable and person-centred, mixing existential reflection, psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused steps to match individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chiara has six years' experience and has spent time in private practice and working with young people in education settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.