- Values-based work
- Relationship focus
- Workplace wellbeing
About Shem
Shem Lopez is a counsellor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship strain and workplace difficulties. He works with issues like panic attacks, trauma, depression and problems with intimacy. Shem aims to help clients live by their own values and make choices that suit their goals and circumstances.
Shem takes an individual approach. He sees each person as unique and listens without judgment. He focuses on helping people understand their thoughts and feelings so they can change unhelpful patterns and build stronger connections with themselves and others.
In sessions he blends several approaches to match a client’s needs. That might mean working on emotional connection in relationships, learning practical skills to cope with anxiety, or using guided techniques to access different mental states. He uses values as a guide for setting goals and deciding on actions between sessions.
Shem has worked in private practice since 2012, giving him around 12 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and workplace stress. He also offers support around sexuality, identity, parenting challenges and issues such as guilt, shame and isolation.
People can expect a calm, focused space to talk about difficult topics. The work is collaborative and practical, with ideas you can try between sessions to test what helps. Shem speaks English and accepts clients from outside the UK.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking small steps that match those values. It helps with anxiety, low mood and life changes by shifting attention from avoiding feelings to building meaningful action.Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings and attachment needs in close relationships. It is useful for couples or individuals who want to improve emotional connection and reduce patterns that lead to distance or conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan that fits your goals and preferences. This is done together, so approaches can change as needs become clearer.
For practicalities, please confirm which session formats are available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video for some meetings, or who need a quieter setup while they work through particular topics.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shem commonly help with?
Shem supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression and trauma. He also works with relationship and intimacy issues, workplace difficulties, sexuality and identity concerns.
What is Shem's therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, practical approach that blends emotion-focused and values-based work. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and develop actions that fit each person's goals.
How long has Shem been practising?
He has been working in private practice since 2012, which amounts to about 12 years of experience supporting clients with emotional and relational issues.
Where is Shem based and what credentials are listed?
Shem works from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.