Overcoming Cocaine Addiction - Lauren Windle's interview with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman. Episode 9.

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

#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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