Private Stories Podcast with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman from Private Therapy Clinic

#Psychosis #PsychoticEpisode #marieroseeee

In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Marie Senechal a popular YouTuber and Mental Health Advocate, who discusses her Psychotic episode and experience with Psychosis when she was 20- 21 years old.
Marie explains her upbringing, childhood and teenage experiences particularly with Anxiety and Depression which lead to her experience with Self- Harm. Marie discusses what lead her to Self- Harm and how Self- Harm was a punishment but also a relief to her.

During Marie's major Psychotic episode, Marie experienced paranoia, lack of sleep, and extreme feelings of fear and explains her behaviour as 'unpredictable'. Marie was hospitalised after her suicide attempt when she was 21 years old.

Marie uses her platform on social media to try and help young people who may also be experiencing mental health issues and explains very openly to her followers about her mental health experiences and includes informative and inspirational content.

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YouTube: @marieroseeee

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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#Cult #psychology #DoomsdayCult 

In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Claire Ashman, a Doomsday cult survivor, who was forced to join the cult in New South Wales, Australia by her ex-husband.  Claire spent 8 years as part of the cult with her 8 children and husband and left the cult to begin her the new chapter of her life 13 years ago. 

Claire took her first steps to leave the cult by attending church outside of the Doomsday community with her children, she then wrote letters to the cult leader challenging his authority, due to these steps Claire then received an eviction notice from the cult giving Claire and her family 12 days to leave. Claire was relieved she was able to escape the community however her husband wanted to stay but they were forced to leave as a family. 

This is Claire’s story where she discusses what she experienced and what her life looks like now. It is not a therapy session; however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Claire experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing. 

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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#Polyamory #Relationships #AdamLyons

In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Adam Lyons a well known dating coach. Adam discusses his Polygamous Relationships as well as his early life experiences of abuse and contemplating suicide.

After a difficult early life of feeling rejected by females Adam decided he was going to master the art how to attract women, which acted as motivation for him to take control of his life, Adam gained great insight in to human behaviour and started to understand why previous relationships fell apart.

Adam discusses in detail the Polygamous relationship that he is currently in, as well as previous Polygamous relationships he was involved in. 

This is Adam's story where he discusses what he has experienced. It is not a therapy session; however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Adam experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing or offensive.

Disclaimer: The STI information given in this episode is the guests opinion and not advice from a medical doctor.

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Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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#Addiction #CocaineAddiction #SubstanceAbuse

In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Lauren Windle, a recovered cocaine addict, who started using cocaine during her time at University. 

Lauren became addicted after a toxic break up at the age of 22 after which she decided she was going to become a 'party girl' and used alcohol and cocaine to numb emotions such as; loneliness and social anxiety. Lauren got clean at the age of 25 after she reached out to her sister and admitted she needed help, this began Lauren’s recovery process. 

This is Lauren's story where she discusses what she experienced and what her life looks like now. It is not a therapy session, however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Lauren experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing. 

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Markie Dell a former victim of Human Trafficking, who was trafficked after a 'new friend' invited Markie to join a lavish night out, the next morning was when Markie's world dramatically took a turn.

At the time Markie was only 19 years old and described herself as "very shy" she was forced to dance in a strip club in order to earn money to give to her friend who quickly became her 'pimp'. 

Markie went from being a shy, young girl with a very small social circle to a forced lifestyle of alcohol, drugs, abuse and sex. Markie explains in this interview how she tried to break free from this lifestyle multiple times. Markie is now married and speaks very opening about human trafficking in order to raise awareness.

This is Markie's story where she discusses what she experienced and what her life looks like now. It is not a therapy session, however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Markie experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing.

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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In this episode of Private Stories Podcast Dr. Becky speaks to Dr. Emeka Okorocha, a Medical Doctor who discusses his experiences of Racism as a child, in sports, and within his workplace.  

Dr. Emeka recently posted a TikTok video which became very popular on social media with the message “if you celebrate me in my scrubs, don’t hate me in my hoodie”, Emeka explains how he has often been stopped by police when wearing a hoodie, due to the colour of his skin. 
Emeka sheds light on the Black lives Movement and how racism can often be due to ignorance and the importance of speaking out and becoming an anti-racist society.

This is Dr. Emeka’s story where he discusses what he experienced, it’s not a therapy session however it does cover some of the Psychological impact that he experienced.

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In this episode of Private Stories Dr. Becky Spelman speaks to Tara Langston, a Coronavirus survivor who didn’t think she would make it when she was taken into an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

Tara was a 39-year-old, gym-going, mother of two, she explained in a distressing video she posted online that she felt like she had “glass in her lungs” whilst she was being treated for Covid-19. Tara pleaded in the video for people to take the virus seriously and used herself an example of a healthy, young individual who ended up in hospital for 9 days and in ICU for 3 days.

This is Tara’s story where she discusses what she experienced as a result of having Covid, it’s not a therapy session however it does cover some of the Psychological impact that she experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing.

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In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Jue Snell an inspiring mentor, coach & motivational speaker who developed sepsis after being electrocuted by a faulty plug socket when plugging in her laptop at work.

At the time of the accident Jue had a successful career in Business and Performance Management and was a married mother of two daughters, but everything changed when her hand became stuck to the plug socket, giving Jue a severe electric shock through her whole body. Jue was told by doctors she was extremely lucky to be alive, however post- accident Jue suffered from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)- an aggressive, relentless and high ranking pain condition. After 12 months of suffering, Jue developed sepsis and immediately agreed to amputation of her arm below the elbow.

Jue went from hating herself and having no self worth as a result of her amputation to having tremendous self compassion which has allowed her to help others.

This is Jue’s story where she discusses what she experienced during the accident and after and what her life looks like now. It is not a therapy session, however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Jue experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing.

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

#amputation #psychology #CRPS

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Cheshire born Shaun Attwood learned how to trade in the Stockmarket at age 14, by age 30 he was a millionaire living in Arizona, USA. A lover of the UK rave scene he wanted to bring the rave scene over to America and as a result started distribution Ecstasy on a large scale. Shaun was arrested and told he would server 200 years in Prison, in the end he severed a total of 6 years in a High Security Prison amongst murders and gang members. Shaun tells Psychologist Dr Becky Spelman his story about drug use, anxiety and surviving prison life.

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This is another episode from a series Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman regularly interviews individuals about their life stories. 

One of R. Kelly’s live-in girlfriends Asante McGee discusses the relationship she had with him in an interview with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman. Asante who is victim-turned-survivor describes how the singer controlling and abusive behaviour. In an emotional interview Asante also talks about the difficulties she has experienced since going public regarding what she experienced and how she has been trolled and targeted as a result of this. 

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