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Hello and welcome

My name is Chiara, I am a qualified Counsellor and run my own private practice in the Bristol area. I also offer remote sessions.

My core belief is that Counselling can make a difference. Not only have I experienced this personally, but I have been humbled to witness in others; personal change, growth and self-awareness come to life.

How Counselling can help you

The way I work

There are many Counselling models, and the way Counsellors work can vary greatly.

I work in a person-centred, integrative way, which means that I will work alongside each individual client in the way that suits them. The models that I gravitate towards include; humanistic, psychodynamic, existential, and body-work.

My aim is to understand you, and to walk alongside you with whatever you bring to your Counselling journey.

Counselling Services

I have experience with:

I have interest and experience in the following areas:

  • A desire to change
  • Abusive relationships
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Eating disorders
  • Existential crisis
  • Life transitions
  • Low self-esteem
  • Loss and bereavement
  • Negative thinking
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Relational issues
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Trauma

My aim is to understand you, and to walk alongside you with whatever you bring to your Counselling journey. I offer a supportive space with room for healing, discovery, growth and learning.

I offer a supportive space with room for healing, discovery, growth and learning.

Contact Me

Choosing a therapist who is the right fit for you can be difficult, confusing or daunting. Please feel free to call or email me, so we can talk through any questions you have.

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REMOTE SUPPORT

I would like to offer my support during these unprecedented times we are currently facing.

I am becoming increasingly aware of the emotional impact and mental strain these difficult times are causing people and would like to help however I can. Therefore I can offer a reduced rate to help those in crisis and self-isolation.

Scroll down to read a bit about me, the way I work and how I can help you.

Please contact me for a free consultation and we can discuss and agree together how I can best meet your needs.

I wish you all the best during this time -
Look after yourselves and stay safe.

REMOTE SUPPORT

I would like to offer my support during these unprecedented times we are currently facing.

I am becoming increasingly aware of the emotional impact and mental strain these difficult times are causing people and would like to help however I can. I can offer a reduced rate to help those in crisis and self-isolation.

Scroll down to read a bit about me, the way I work and how I can help you.

Please contact me for a free consultation and we can discuss and agree together how I can best meet your needs.

I wish you all the best during this time -
Look after yourselves and stay safe.

About Me

I am a fully qualified Counsellor and member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Qualifications

I have a Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from BCPC (Bath Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling). This is a BACP and UKCP, dual-accredited course.

I completed my initial training in 2018, and have been running my private practice since then.

I then completed a second Diploma in Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People from Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Prior to this, I graduated in 2008 with a BSc Undergraduate Psychology Degree from Roehampton University.

Experience

I have counselling experience with children, young people, adults, and older adults. Additionally, I have a background in childcare and have worked as a graduate Early Years Educator and Teacher Assistant for many years.

I have also been a mentor for university students around the UK since 2019.

During my training, I worked in Bristol at the organisation DHI (Developing Health and Independence). Working with those who find themselves supporting others with addictions from 2015-2018.

Chiara Stoten
BSc (Hons), DipHic, PgDip
Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor (Adults, Children & Young People)

What I currently offer

I run my own private Counselling practice in Bristol and remotely via online sessions. The way I work is very much orientated towards helping you recognise your own life and behaviour patterns and how this impacts your relationship with yourself - as well as how it translates to external relationships with others.

I have a keen interest in promoting independence and helping you promote your own. I am here to help you reconnect with your life and my hope for you is that you may develop or re-establish a connection through meaning and a sense of purpose, to create peace and fulfilment within.

I provide a safe space where we can look at the above and I invite you to heal in your journey of self-discovery.
I place a huge amount of value in giving you the time to tell your story, being heard and to realise how healing this can be.

I also hold an interest in psychoeducation, offering you a chance to understand yourself psychologically, assisting the understanding of your own life and what this means in your terms.

I wish to understand you, to meet you and help you make sense of your inner world.

I have therapy sessions available across Bristol for people of all ages. Please get in touch to discuss further.

The Value of Counselling

There are many unique reasons why people seek Counselling which is different for everybody. Counselling can be a way to look at yourself and your life more closely or a way to get support with difficulties. It may also be a place to share what you are going through and a way to tell your story in a safe place.

I realise life can be challenging in many respects. This is why I want to wholeheartedly offer you my time and commitment. I aim to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard.

I have encountered the human potential for growth that is created through Counselling. Ultimately, change and self-awareness can enhance your quality of life.

I recognise the value of slowing down and sitting with someone in a caring, non-judgmental way. Having a professional as a witness to your world can be an invaluable experience that stays with you.

What I can offer you

I offer a safe space for our therapy sessions. Each session is 50 minutes long, and most clients come once a week. I have experience with long and short term Counselling. Please get in touch to discuss further.

Start your Counselling journey

50

minutes per session

Locations

I work at the following locations. Whichever is more convenient for you, please get in touch to discuss further or call me on 07902323951.

Greenway Community Practice, Bristol Southmead

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The Practice Rooms, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

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