STALKER DEVELOPED ‘FIXATION’ WITH PERTHSHIRE TAROT THERAPIST SHAMAN
A woman who developed an obsession with a Tayside shaman has been ordered to stay out of his life for five years.Cassidy Blythe became fixated with professional tarot card therapist and shamanic practitioner Brian Anderson.
She bombarded him with “distressing” emails and turned up at his home in Methven with a mysterious parcel.
The 30-year-old, from Glasgow, was arrested earlier this year after being warned by police to stop contacting Mr Anderson.
She appeared at Perth Sheriff Court and admitted stalking the guru for three months, causing him fear or alarm.
Later, police got in touch with Blythe and warned her if she continued contacting Mr Anderson she could be charged.
She told officers she had sent him a letter of apology.
In December 2020, Mr Anderson received a new email from Blythe, saying she was in love with him.
Further emails followed, all containing distressing content.
The messages were forwarded to police.
After more emails arrived in January 2021, Blythe was arrested and taken into custody.
When questioned, she said: “I did follow up on his advice but I couldn’t get any help.
I wanted to give him a gift to apologise.” She added: “I’m not that kind of person.
It isn’t in my nature.” Blythe admitted that between September 19, 2020, and January 3, 2021, she engaged in a course of conduct which caused Mr Anderson fear or alarm.
Her solicitor stated she has experienced mental health issues throughout her life and is seeking help.
Sheriff William Wood told Blythe: “Clearly you came into contact with Mr Anderson when you were at a low point and you were looking for strength and support.
But you seem to have developed a bit of a fixation on Mr Anderson.” The sheriff placed Blythe on supervision for a year and ordered a five-year non-harassment order prohibiting her from contacting Mr Anderson.
According to Mr Anderson’s website, he offers “individual tarot therapy sessions as a therapeutic process”.
