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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Relationship work with Gottman
About Shem
Counsellor registered with NCPS, 12 years' experience. Shem Lopez helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. He also focuses on themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness and workplace problems.
Shem uses several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy and Imago Relationship Therapy. He aims to help people notice what matters to them and take small, values-guided steps. Sessions combine practical techniques and reflective conversation rather than only talking about problems.
He describes therapy as a process of understanding inner patterns and building more choice in how someone responds. That work includes tracing how past experiences shape current feelings, and practising new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Hypnotherapy may be offered as a tool alongside talking therapies when appropriate.
Shem has worked in private practice since 2012 and draws on a mix of methods to match different concerns. He offers support around panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, depression and relationship difficulties, and he includes coaching-style work where clients want focused, goal-oriented sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed action aligned with those values. Online ACT sessions commonly combine mindfulness exercises with practical goals to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how people organise emotional responses in relationships and aims to shift interaction patterns. In an online setting this work involves noticing emotional moments, naming feelings, and trying new interaction strategies during sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He will discuss options with each person and choose or blend methods based on the client's goals, history and preferences. That shared planning helps keep sessions relevant and focused on what the client wants to achieve.
The biography indicates he works both in person and online, but does not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. It also lets people use video or audio to suit their comfort and bandwidth without promising a particular format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other areas listed in his profile.
What therapeutic styles does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy and Imago Relationship Therapy depending on the client's needs.
How long has he practised?
He has 12 years of experience and has worked in private practice since 2012.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions in-person and online work. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.