Shem Lopez

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Relationship work

About Shem

Shem Lopez helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship issues using a mix of approaches that focus on values and goals. He works with individuals on problems such as panic, depression, anger, intimacy and sexuality, and supports people who are LGBT. Shem is registered with NCPS and has 12 years' experience in private practice.

Shem uses an integrative style and draws on several methods to suit the person in front of him. Sessions include time to make sense of feelings and patterns, build awareness, and try new ways of relating to yourself and others. He aims to make values a practical compass for change rather than an abstract idea.

Practical concerns such as parenting strain, workplace stress and coping with life changes are part of the work he offers. He also helps with attachment issues, abandonment, guilt and shame, and difficulties around self-esteem and isolation. He offers talking work alongside interventions such as hypnotherapy when appropriate.

Relationship-focused work draws on approaches that look at emotional connection and interaction patterns. This includes methods designed to improve communication and intimacy and to reduce repeated conflict cycles. The therapist writes session plans with clear, achievable steps so people can notice gradual change.

Shem practises from the United Kingdom and runs work in person and online. His background is in private practice since 2012, and he brings that experience to straightforward, goal-oriented counselling and psychotherapy.

How his approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional connection and the recurring patterns that drive conflict in relationships; it is useful for intimacy and relationship struggles. Hypnotherapy is a more focused method that can help with habits, confidence and some trauma-related symptoms when combined with talking therapy.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

The profile states he offers online sessions as well as in person, but does not list specific online formats here; please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue therapy alongside work, study or family life without rearranging their whole schedule.

Topics Shem lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Gottman Method
• Hypnotherapy
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Shem

Does he work with anxiety and panic attacks?

Yes. He lists anxiety and panic disorder among his main concerns and offers specific approaches for panic and related symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses an integrative approach drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy and Imago Relationship Therapy.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years' experience working in private practice, having practised since 2012.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Is counselling available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

The biography states he works in person and online; please confirm the current session formats before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.