Shantonia Lewis, BACP

Shantonia Lewis is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and respectful of each person's pace.

Her work follows a Person-Centred approach, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions focus on listening closely and reflecting back what matters most to the client. That helps people make sense of their feelings and find their own direction.

Shantonia has worked with young people and adults on issues such as motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people facing life transitions, family and parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and work-related stress. She pays attention to how attachment and past experiences shape current patterns.

In sessions she encourages honest conversation about guilt, shame, isolation, body image and anger. She also helps clients dealing with bereavement, divorce and blended family challenges. The aim is practical: notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. She invites clients to speak openly about goals and what they hope to change. If you are unsure whether this approach fits you, the initial steps are simple and meant to help you decide.

To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How Person-Centred counselling works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens actively, reflects what she hears, and helps the person find their own answers. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and grief because it focuses on understanding feelings rather than giving direct advice.

The emphasis in sessions is on being heard and on building a trusting working relationship. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try different ways of approaching problems. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and will be decided together based on needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online options can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in when time is limited or to choose a quieter time of day that suits routines. Please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know which options are offered.