I am an Integrative counsellor which means I work in a variety of different ways. No two people are going to be the same, and in fact, we all harbour different parts within our own selves which is why I work in a way that suits the person I'm with. Some examples of the ways I work are; person centred, humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and solution focused. When I work with someone, I always respect and listen to what that person wants and needs from the therapeutic relationship. I work in a way that considers the connections between past experiences to present life events in order to help the person I'm with gain control and clarity in their lives, but only at a pace that suits them, and with consideration of what their goals actually are.
I have 4 years experience in my private practice in the Bristol area where I see a variety of clients. I have a lot of experience working with trauma, dissociation, abuse, depression, stress, anxiety and relational issues. I am also gaining a lot of recent experience with autism and ADHD.
I have worked with all ages, a lot of young people in schools and universities, but also adults of all ages.
I believe the healing process is different for everybody, and there is no right or wrong way of doing things, just the way that suits you the most.
I look forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #377773
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Made me feel at ease really quickly. Action oriented support
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Chiara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
She’s perceptive, knowledgeable, empathetic and person centred, I’m glad she’s working with me!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Chiara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
I feel in safe hands with Chiara. I find our sessions helpful, supportive and challenging.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Chiara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Chiara gives you space to process and speak. She is calm and considerate, and I always come away from a session with practical advice that is easy to implement in the situation. It was my first time in therapy and a comforting experience.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Chiara has been an excellent listener and support during a hard time dealing with life. She is never judging and asks very relevant questions, to further understand oneself
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Really attentive to your concerns and needs even when you don’t understand them yourself. She helped me understand why I felt I act or feel a certain way which is very validating and reassuring.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes