Biography:Becky Spelman

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Becky Spelman
Born
Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
NationalityIrish
OccupationPsychologist
Websitedrbecky.co.uk

Becky Spelman (born 1983 or 1984) is an Irish media psychologist and mental health activist.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

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

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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Elliott, Jessica (2016-01-13). "A psychologist reveals how to get her job" (in en). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/how-to-get-that-job-dr-becky-spelman-psychologist-a6806166.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nenagh born psychologist on sky 1" (in en-US). 2015-06-03. https://www.nenaghguardian.ie/2015/06/03/nenagh-born-psychologist-on-sky-1/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Quigley, Maeve (2015-06-02). "Irish doctor to make television history by helping people overcome phobias" (in en). http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/film-and-tv/fright-club-irish-doctor-make-5803880. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Stone, Joe (2024-01-13). "'An experiment in ritual humiliation': would a month of rejection therapy make me fearless?" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/13/an-experiment-in-ritual-humiliation-would-a-month-of-rejection-therapy-make-me-fearless. 
  5. ↑ "Dr Becky Spelman" (in en). https://www.radiorelations.co.uk/dr-becky-spelman.html. 
  6. ↑ Desborough, Jenny; Spelman, Dr Becky (2018-06-27). "Love Island winners and losers - all the predictions from top psychologist" (in en). https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/love-island-stars-stab-mates-12801534. 
  7. ↑ "How a five-week solo holiday changed my entire life" (in en). 2024-02-16. https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/513633/ultra-marathon-other-side-world-australia/. 
  8. ↑ Shaw, Neil (2024-02-14). "Why holidaymakers are turning to hobbies" (in en). https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/holidaymakers-turning-hobbies-9099527. 
  9. ↑ Beanland, Kristina (2023-06-08). "Feeling overwhelmed? The simple concept of 'floortime' will help you feel zen" (in en). https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/08/feeling-overwhelmed-floortime-will-help-you-find-your-zen-18916727/. 
  10. ↑ "Are we in the era of backsliding?". https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/backsliding-dating/817017. 
  11. ↑ Douglas, Nicole (2018-02-25). "Psychologist reveals reason why Laura Simpson sleeps with famous men" (in en). https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/laura-simpson-jeremy-mcconnell-psychologist-14426684. 



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