Shem Lopez , NCPS

Shem Lopez is an integrative psychotherapist registered with the UKCP and holding the NCPS credential, a recognized professional psychotherapy qualification. He works both in person and online, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to help people align their daily actions with what matters most to them and to move toward meaningful goals.

He meets each person as an individual, offering a non-judgemental and protective space where struggles and concerns can be spoken about honestly. Therapy with him focuses on making sense of inner experience and building greater self-awareness so that relationships with oneself and with others can become more connected and intentional. Patterns of thinking and feeling that were previously implicit are explored and brought into awareness, creating more options for how to respond to life and relationships.

Shem has particular experience working with anxiety, trauma and panic attacks, depression, anger, psychosexual issues, and couples counselling and relationship difficulties. He has been in private practice since 2012 and brings that experience to support people through life changes, relationship challenges, and emotional recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shem commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as foundations for online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a life that matters to them - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which is helpful for couples and for individuals working with attachment or intimacy issues. The Gottman Method is also employed for couples work, offering structured tools to improve communication and rebuild connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shem will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and insight emerge. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Shem is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy around work or family life, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.