Shem Lopez, NCPS
Shem Lopez is a counsellor who aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
About Shem
Shem Lopez is a counsellor who aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that reflect each person's values and goals. Sessions are offered in person and online for people who prefer different formats.
Shem draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to tailor work to an individual's needs. He helps people make sense of their thoughts and feelings so they can build more choice in how they respond to life.
Background and approach
That can mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, coping with depression, or addressing intense reactions such as anger or panic. He has 12 years of experience working in independent practice across a range of concerns. Areas he commonly supports include trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, parenting strain, and workplace stress.
He also focuses on issues such as shame, abandonment, attachment patterns, and finding life purpose. Shem works with people across the LGBT community and with those facing social anxiety, isolation or midlife transitions. He uses methods like acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally-focused work, hypnotherapy and relationship models when they suit the person's goals.
People who choose him can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk, and a collaborative focus on what matters to them. Practical strategies are balanced with exploring emotional patterns so change can feel steady and realistic.
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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then suggest which methods to try. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as sessions progress so the plan fits real life and real problems.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people work face to face while phone sessions may be better when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options increase flexibility, helping people fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy struggles, eating concerns, anger and workplace problems.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Work is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance and commitment ideas with emotionally focused and relationship approaches. Techniques are chosen to suit each person's goals and situation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in independent practice since 2012, supporting people with a broad range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for contact.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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