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

This is an episode from our podcast where Dr. Becky Spelman interviews people about their extraordinary life stories. 

Cecilie was a 29-year-old Norwegian masters student living in London at the time, her first date included a trip on private plane, she truly believed that the man she was dating, who went on to become her boyfriend was an Israeli millionaire who called himself the "Prince of Diamonds." Over the course of 6 months he managed to defrauded her out of over $200k. 

This is Cecile’s story where she discusses what she experienced, 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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Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman interview's people about their extraordinary life stories. 

On today’s episode Dr. Becky interviews Alex Skeel domestic abuse survivor whose near-fatal abuse at the hands of his girlfriend, Jordan attracted widespread media coverage due to the extreme nature of the abuse. Alex’s girlfriend controlled, beat, stabbed, starved and tortured him, leaving him with severed tendons and burns. She also prevented him from receiving medical treatment for injuries she inflicted. When Alex was finally removed from the situation doctors told him that he had been 10 days from dying because he’d been denied food for so long and his injuries were so bad. Alex's ex girlfriend is now serving 7 and a half years in prison. 

This is a candid conversation between Dr. Becky and Alex, it’s not a therapy session but they talk about the psychological impact of the events Alex has experienced. 

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