About Shem
Shem Lopez is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of practice. He meets people where they are and focuses on helping them live in line with their values. Sessions aim to make sense of difficult feelings and build clearer choices about how to act and relate.
He works with individuals on stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related concerns, including issues that affect LGBT people. Shem uses a blend of approaches to tailor therapy to each person.
Background and approach
He helps clients notice patterns in thinking and feeling, then practices different ways of responding. This often means trying small, practical steps that fit a person's life and values. Work can include managing panic, coping with trauma and addressing anger or low self-esteem.
He also supports people with eating concerns, sexuality, isolation and workplace stress. Parenting strain, compassion fatigue and questions about life purpose are areas he will talk through with individuals. He aims to increase self-awareness so people can form more meaningful connections with themselves and others.
Shem describes his practice as integrative, drawing on multiple therapies to match the client's needs. He has run a independent practice since 2012 and combines that experience with flexible approaches to suit different problems. He uses the client's values as a guide for setting goals and choosing interventions.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted; confirm current arrangements before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
What Shem works with
Everything Shem lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Shem is listed here; the rest shows what else Shem works 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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps that reflect those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and making life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful interaction patterns in close relationships, and it can help couples and individuals improve emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest which methods to try. Together you decide what feels most useful, and the plan can change as progress is made.
The biography indicates Shem offers online sessions, but it does not list precise formats here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. They also permit using exercises and experiential tools in the moment, which many people find helpful when working on anxiety, panic or relationship patterns.
Questions people ask about Shem
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Shem works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy problems, eating concerns and workplace difficulties.
What style of therapy can I expect?
He uses an integrative style that combines practical exercises and reflective work. Therapy focuses on values, noticing patterns, and rehearsing new ways of responding.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Shem has 12 years of experience in independent practice, working with issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
The listed credential is NCPS and the therapist is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted; confirm specific arrangements when you enquire.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions both in-person and online work; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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