- Values-led work
- Relationship focus
- Anxiety and trauma
About Shem
Shem Lopez welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or parenting pressures. He describes sessions as a chance to talk honestly about what is happening now and what matters most to you. Shem uses practical conversations to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding that fit their values and goals.
Shem brings 12 years of private practice experience in the United Kingdom. He works with individuals who are coping with trauma, panic attacks, depression, anger and sexual health concerns. He also supports people facing life changes, identity questions and workplace stress. His approach is collaborative and focused on small, workable steps that build clearer choices in daily life.
In sessions Shem helps people make sense of their inner world and develop more self-awareness. That often leads to better connections with others and less reactivity in difficult moments. He encourages exploring emotions and behaviours gently, not forcing quick fixes.
Shem draws on several ways of working, including acceptance and commitment ideas, emotionally-focused methods and relationship tools. He adapts the approach to each person’s needs and values rather than using one fixed method for everyone.
To start, Shem asks about your goals and what you want to get out of therapy. From there he and the client agree on a way forward, with options to test what helps and adjust as needed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and making life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding emotions and attachment patterns to improve how people connect in relationships. It can help when intimacy or communication feels stuck. The Gottman Method offers practical tools and exercises to change unhelpful interaction habits and strengthen relationship routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shem will work together with each client to test which methods suit their needs and goals. That collaboration means the approach can shift over time if something else looks more useful.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy fits alongside work or family life. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a similar depth of work online as in person, and sessions can be adjusted to focus on brief coping skills, deeper emotional processing or relationship exercises depending on what you and the therapist agree will help.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shem commonly help with?
Shem works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, depression and related concerns such as panic and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on noticing patterns, exploring feelings and trying small changes that fit a person's values and goals.
What experience does he bring?
He has been in private practice since 2012, giving him around 12 years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows the NCPS credential and indicates practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
If you need current session format options, please confirm them before booking as the profile does not specify formats directly.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.