Beyond neuroplasticity: Mapping the therapist variable in psychedelic-assisted therapy literature
Open MIND 2026 Alexi Mary Theofanous
Recent research into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has largely emphasised pharmacological mechanism such as neuroplasticity and symptom reduction, with less attention to the relational processes through which therapeutic change is supported and integrated. Given that such experiences are central to therapeutic change, this introduces a significant limitation: variability in therapist...