Shem Lopez
Calm, values-led therapy for change
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About Shem
Shem Lopez welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. He aims to help clients find clearer direction by focusing on what matters most to them. Sessions are intended to be a calm place to talk honestly and to make small, practical changes that fit daily life.
Shem works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks and depression. He also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy and relationship concerns, eating and sexuality issues, and workplace stress.
Background and approach
Additional areas of focus include shame, abandonment, attachment issues and life purpose. His way of working draws on several approaches so therapy can be tailored to each person. He uses methods that encourage present moment awareness, emotional connection and clearer communication in relationships.
Hypnotherapy is also available as one option when it might be helpful. Shem has practised since 2012 and lists NCPS as a credential. His experience in independent practice has involved helping people make sense of difficult feelings and build new patterns of relating to themselves and others.
He offers sessions from the United Kingdom and accepts clients internationally. In the first meetings he focuses on what you hope to change and what matters to you. From there he supports practical steps and emotional understanding so choices feel more possible.
The aim is to help people move toward a life shaped by their own values.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 12
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS23-03090
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Shem's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Shem works with
Everything Shem lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Shem lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Shem works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shem will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to better fit what the client finds most useful.
The biography indicates he offers online work, but specific session formats are not listed here. Confirm the exact online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for people who live abroad or who need to schedule around work or caregiving commitments.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Shem commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and depression, plus trauma-related difficulties and relationship or intimacy issues.
What is his general approach to therapy?
Shem uses a mix of approaches to fit the person. He focuses on values, emotional connection and clearer communication to guide practical change.
How much experience does he have?
He has been working in independent practice since 2012, giving him around 12 years of clinical experience.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as a credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography notes in-person and online work. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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