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Becky Spelman | |
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| Born | Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Occupation | Psychologist |
Becky Spelman (born 1983 or 1984) is an Irish media psychologist and mental health activist.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Spelman was born in Nenagh and attended Nenagh Vocational School.[2] She became interested in psychology at a young age.[1] Spelman began her studies in psychology in Dublin at age 18. She currently holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, two postgraduate diplomas, and an undergraduate degree, all within the field of psychology.[2][5]
Career
[edit]Spelman makes regular appearances on TV and radio to discuss mental health issues, addiction, insomnia, sex, dating and relationships. She appeared as a guest on many TV shows such as Embarrassing Bodies, Extreme Phobias, Porn Laid Bare and Gadget Show. In 2015, she hosted a program on Sky One called Fright Club, which helped 60 people to overcome their phobias.[3]
Spelman's works on psychology has been featured in online publications including The Guardian,[4] The Independent,[1] Daily Mirror,[6] The Sun, Hello!,[7] Nottingham Post,[8] Metro,[9] Stylist,[10] DJ Mag and OK!.[11]
Spelman has a Harley Street practice, a private therapy clinic based in London.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Elliott, Jessica (2016-01-13). "A psychologist reveals how to get her job". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- 1 2 3 "Nenagh born psychologist on sky 1". Nenagh Guardian. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- 1 2 Quigley, Maeve (2015-06-02). "Irish doctor to make television history by helping people overcome phobias". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- 1 2 Stone, Joe (2024-01-13). "'An experiment in ritual humiliation': would a month of rejection therapy make me fearless?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ "Dr Becky Spelman". Radio Relations - The UK's Leading Radio PR Specialists. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ Desborough, Jenny; Spelman, Dr Becky (2018-06-27). "Love Island winners and losers - all the predictions from top psychologist". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ "How a five-week solo holiday changed my entire life". HELLO!. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ Shaw, Neil (2024-02-14). "Why holidaymakers are turning to hobbies". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ Beanland, Kristina (2023-06-08). "Feeling overwhelmed? The simple concept of 'floortime' will help you feel zen". Metro. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ "Are we in the era of backsliding?". www.stylist.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ Douglas, Nicole (2018-02-25). "Psychologist reveals reason why Laura Simpson sleeps with famous men". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
