- Guilt and shame
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Shem
Shem Lopez is an integrative psychotherapist with NCPS credential and 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns, and he lists guilt and shame among his focus areas. Sessions aim to help clients clarify their values and use those values to guide decisions and actions.
He prefers a plain approach that helps people make sense of their inner world. He encourages honest conversation about feelings and patterns. That practical attention to thoughts and emotions is used to help people notice habitual reactions and try different responses.
Shem uses a mix of methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, alongside relationship-focused models. He also works with hypnotherapy in some contexts. These tools are applied to problems such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, intimacy issues and difficulties with self-esteem.
In session he supports clients to name what matters to them, and then to take small steps that align with those values. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up, and to feelings of guilt and shame that can keep people stuck.
Shem has been in private practice since 2012 and offers both face-to-face and online work. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. People who want to try a first session are asked to use the site process to match and book.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what they value and practise small actions that align with those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and problems that are kept going by avoidance. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feeling states and attachment patterns to improve emotional connection and reduce distress in relationships. The Gottman Method brings structured tools to relationship conversations, focusing on communication and conflict patterns that are often linked with resentment or shame.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and test methods collaboratively, adjusting the mix of tools as needed. That means some weeks might use mindfulness and acceptance exercises, while others focus on relational tasks or short hypnotherapy techniques.
The biography states he offers online sessions, but it does not list specific formats here. Please confirm whether video or phone sessions are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals can use the same therapeutic approaches online as they do in person, and the therapist will support finding a practical arrangement that fits daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues and lists guilt and shame as a focus area.
How would he approach someone dealing with intense guilt?
He uses approaches that help name feelings and values, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help people notice patterns and try different responses to guilt.
What experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and has been in private practice since 2012.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and is located in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
His biography indicates he works both in person and online; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.