Shem Lopez, NCPS

Shem Lopez is an integrative psychotherapist who brings a values-centred approach to his work, supporting people to live in ways that reflect what matters most to them. He draws on multiple therapeutic methods to help clients understand their inner world, increase self-awareness, and develop more intentional responses to thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns. Registered with the UKCP and holding the NCPS credential, he combines clinical training with practical focus to help clients set and achieve meaningful goals.

He meets each person as an individual, offering a non-judgemental and protective space where struggles can be named and explored openly. Therapy with him emphasises making implicit patterns more explicit so that clients gain choice in how they relate to themselves, others, and the situations in their lives. Shem has particular experience working with anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression, anger, psychosexual difficulties, and relationship or couples issues, and he has practiced in private practice since 2012. He offers both in-person and online appointments and tailors interventions to the needs and values of the people he works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then take actions that align with their personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes where living according to values matters more than eliminating every symptom.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and the patterns that shape close relationships. It helps partners and individuals understand attachment needs, access core feelings, and build stronger emotional bonds, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to explore habitual responses and support new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or unhelpful patterns. It is offered as an adjunct to talk-based work and can assist with behaviour change and emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shem works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current needs, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes these approaches more accessible and flexible. It allows people to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, connect from different locations including internationally, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a registered professional.