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Shem Lopez

Shem Lopez

NCPS

United Kingdom

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Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and relationships

  • Values focused work
  • Panic and anxiety support
  • Couples communication

About Shem

Shem Lopez is a psychotherapist with 12 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. He draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, relationship strain or life changes. He meets each person as an individual and aims to build a calm space for honest, open conversation.

Shem focuses on helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and find practical ways to act in line with what matters to them. He uses clear, everyday language and gentle pacing so people can make sense of their feelings. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions and behaviours and how these affect daily life and relationships.

In couples work he helps partners understand each other's experiences and improves communication using established relationship methods. For people dealing with trauma or panic he combines emotion-focused exploration with practical coping strategies to reduce the intensity and frequency of distressing episodes.

Shem has worked in private practice since 2012 and is registered with NCPS. That background informs a flexible approach that blends talking therapies with mindfulness and brief, practical exercises tailored to each person. He also offers help around issues such as self-esteem, workplace stress, sexuality and grief.

People often come wanting clearer choices, fewer overwhelming reactions, and steadier relationships. Shem supports them in making small, lasting changes that fit their values and daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make small moves that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, panic and life-direction questions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings in close relationships and gently helps people express needs and rebuild trust. The Gottman Method offers clear tools for communication and managing conflict in partnerships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and how you respond in sessions, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps tailor which methods will be most useful for panic, anxiety or relationship concerns.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins around work commitments. It can also make it simpler to involve practical exercises, mindfulness recordings or written tasks between sessions so the work continues between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does he help with?

Shem works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression and trauma-related issues. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, workplace stress and questions about sexuality.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses an integrative, down-to-earth style that combines talking, emotion-focused work and practical exercises. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and develop clearer choices in daily life.

How long has he been practising?

He has worked in private practice since 2012, giving him around 12 years of clinical experience with adults facing anxiety, relationship strain and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients and is able to work with people outside the UK.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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