Shantonia Lewis, BACP

Shantonia Lewis is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 4 years of professional experience, working within the person-centred model. She supports teenagers, young people and adults by creating a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Her experience includes helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression and grief, and rebuild motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Shantonia emphasizes listening and empathy, helping clients to gain clarity about what matters to them and to take practical steps toward change. She encourages open conversation about difficult emotions and works to empower clients to identify their strengths and make choices that feel right for their lives. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates her connection to a recognised professional body.

Seeking therapy requires courage, and Shantonia aims to support and guide each person through that process, offering steady, compassionate support as clients pursue greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive relationship in which the client leads the pace and topics of work. The therapist offers empathic listening, genuine acceptance and reflective feedback to help people explore feelings, clarify values and build self-trust - this approach is often helpful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions.

The person-centred model complements this by emphasising each individual’s strengths and capacity for growth, supporting change through understanding rather than instruction. This style can suit teenagers, young adults and adults who want a supportive space to process emotions and make decisions about relationships, work and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and the therapist will work collaboratively with the client to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter conversations can happen via live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, family and daily life. Registered professionals can adapt their style to suit each client while maintaining effective, client-centred care.