- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
- Hypnotherapy and ACT
About Shem
Shem Lopez is a psychotherapist registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with anxiety, stress, trauma, panic attacks, depression and relationship and intimacy concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
Shem works in a straightforward way. He helps people notice patterns of thinking and feeling that shape their responses. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness so people can make clearer choices about how they relate to themselves and others.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit what each person needs. That can mean using acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, emotion-focused methods to understand attachment and connection, or hypnotherapy for working with strong body-based reactions. He also draws on methods for relationship work when two people want to address recurring conflicts or disconnection.
Shem has been in private practice since 2012. That experience includes supporting people through panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, anger, sexuality and intimacy-related concerns. He also offers coaching-style support for life transitions and workplace stress.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and formats with the practice to ensure they fit their needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of doing everyday things. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on understanding how emotions shape relationships and connection, which can be useful for intimacy issues and relational patterns. Hypnotherapy addresses strong physical or automatic reactions by working with focused relaxation and guided attention to shift unhelpful responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shem will discuss different methods and make decisions together based on what a person wants to achieve, their immediate needs, and how they respond in early sessions. That way the plan can change if something feels unhelpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. Online work can also make it simpler to involve practical tools such as in-session exercises, breathing or grounding techniques, and relationship-focused conversations when distance makes meeting in person difficult. Registered or accredited professionals will explain which formats they offer when arranging a first appointment.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other areas.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method and hypnotherapy, choosing methods that fit a person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has been in private practice since 2012, giving him about 12 years of experience working with anxiety, trauma, relationships and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical arrangements before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.