- Years in practice
- 12
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Shem
Shem Lopez is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. He writes plainly and listens closely so parents and individuals can talk through what is happening now and plan small, practical steps forward. Shem uses a range of approaches and focuses on what a client values most when deciding on next steps.
He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can describe their difficulties honestly.
Background and approach
Sessions are intended to help people notice patterns of thought and feeling, and to develop more choice in how they respond to everyday challenges. That includes work on panic, depression, anger, and intimacy-related concerns. Shem brings 12 years of experience in independent practice in the United Kingdom.
His listed approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy and Imago Relationship Therapy. He also notes particular focus on trauma and abuse, eating problems, workplace stress, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. Parents looking for guidance will find practical, values-led conversations about parenting stress and how it affects wellbeing.
He describes sessions that blend talking, practical exercises, and reflective tasks to build awareness and new habits. Shem works with people who identify as LGBT and those facing life changes, loneliness, or midlife challenges. Sessions can be arranged online or in person and are shaped around the client’s goals and circumstances.
What Shem works with
Everything Shem lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shem helps people with.
- 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.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and parenting stress because it focuses on practical choices rather than getting stuck in thoughts.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on how emotions shape close relationships and how people respond when they feel vulnerable. It is often used for intimacy and relationship issues to help partners recognise emotional patterns and connect differently.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shem will discuss options and adapt methods to suit a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where therapist and client agree what to try and review progress together.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from another location, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, short check-ins fit well as messages, and live chat or text allows flexible, written support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work and family life.
Questions people ask about Shem
What concerns does he help with?
Shem supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and panic attacks. He also works with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting stress and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses conversational, practical sessions that combine talking with simple exercises. The aim is to increase awareness, notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes aligned with a person’s values.
How much experience does he have?
Shem has worked in independent practice since 2012, giving him 12 years of clinical experience with a range of common mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile does not provide local contact details here.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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