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Feb 2025
8m 11s

The Therapist Love Scam

Ray William Johnson
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Vanessa O'Connell, a patient seeking psychological support, was manipulated and groomed by her psychologist, Karen Prowse, leading to an unethical personal relationship and eventual marriage. Prowse fabricated an extraordinary life story to gain Vanessa's trust, which was later revealed to be entirely false.

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