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 7 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!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and 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, 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous 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
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hi i enjoy listening to chiara, she is nice and calm and gentle thanks, for your advice, and help i appreciate it alot.
Written on Sep 30, 2026 after therapy with Chiara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Friendly and nice lady and easy to talk to and open up to
Written on Jun 15, 2026 after therapy with Chiara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I fully recommend Chiara, good listener, empathetic and understanding
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Chiara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
THE BEST. no other words needed
Written on Dec 14, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Only had a few sessions with Chiara but has made such an impact
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I having good results with Chiara and my mental health getting better
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Chaira has eased my mind in so many different ways. She’s done a great job of creating an environment that I feel comfortable in to share things that I wouldn’t share with others. She helps me take my anxious thoughts and look at them in a new light and has turned a lot of my negative thoughts into positive ones. It’s been so nice to have someone I know is there that will listen, not judge and guide me through my issues
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Chiara is incredibly kind and pauses in all the right places to give you clarity of thought. She is so encouraging in the best way to challenge negative thought processes and behaviours and you gain a lot of self awareness through her assistance and conclusion of the session. Thank you for giving me a more positive perspective and attitude to the challenges we face in life!
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is an amazing and down to earth therapist, she’s helped me feel more confident and be a better version of myself. Understanding my worries and struggles even if they are minor, I’d request to have her again if I left
Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Chiara is kind, thoughtful and smart. I really like working with her to overcome everything
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Chiara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Incredibly insightful, sensitive and understanding. Provides a lot of support and practical help to move forwards.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Chiara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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
Chiara is a great listener and really allows me to express my feelings freely! After just a couple of sessions I feel a weight being lifted and am starting to get a better understanding of myself.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I’ve only had a few sessions with Chiara so far, but it’s been nice to have someone who listens and is a supportive and calming presence to help me navigate my own thoughts and feelings. I was anxious to start this process, but after only a few sessions, I feel incredibly grateful for Chiara and the support received!
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing! So understanding. I’ve been through many services and therapists and never before have I learnt something new until meeting Chiara!
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chiara is a fantastic therapists who is incredibly understanding and has really helped to feel like myself again.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Absolutely lovely and welcoming in our introductory session. I am switching only due to my personal therapy needs/requirements but I wouldn't hesitate to use Chiara's services again.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Chiara is incredibly supportive and caring. She listens and picks up on details that I myself missed with regards to my issues. She's a wonderful therapist and she's tremendously helped me through a very difficult period in my life. I would recommend her to anyone that's struggle with anxiety and depression.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Extremely kind and helpful
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Chiara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Chiara is very supportive and listens to any concerns. She is very caring and has a lot of empathy. Very impressed.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Chiara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
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