Shem Lopez, NCPS
Shem Lopez helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood or relationship strain.
About Shem
Shem Lopez helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood or relationship strain. He works with individuals who are wrestling with shame, panic, trauma, or confusion about intimacy and sexuality. His style is practical and straightforward so parents can read quickly and know what to expect.
Shem aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about painful experiences. He encourages honest conversation about thoughts, feelings and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Together he and the client look for small, doable changes that reflect the client’s values and goals. He uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit the person and the issue. Sessions often focus on building self-awareness, learning ways to manage panic or anger, and improving how people connect with others.
Shem also works with eating and workplace difficulties, midlife questions, and feelings of isolation. Shem has worked in independent practice since 2012 and brings twelve years of clinical experience to his work. His listed credential is NCPS, which is shown as provided in his background.
He offers online and in-person options so people can choose what feels most practical. People who want a clear, collaborative approach tend to do well with him. He explains tools plainly and supports people as they practice them between sessions.
The aim is to help clients feel more choice and calm in everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-03090 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Shem works with
Everything Shem lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how people attach and relate to one another. In online sessions this approach helps identify emotional patterns and improve connection, making it useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Online therapy with this counsellor is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Shem supports people facing stress, anxiety, panic and depression, along with trauma and abuse. He also works with relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, workplace problems and questions about life purpose.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and relationship methods. Sessions focus on building awareness, learning coping strategies and making values-based changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shem has twelve years of experience working in independent practice since 2012. That experience includes work with panic, trauma, depression and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listed credential is NCPS and he practises in the United Kingdom. Those are the details supplied for professional background and location.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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