Adrian Harris

Adrian Harris is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Exeter, UK, working with an integrative, embodied relational approach. Therapy integrates modalities including mindfulness, somatic-oriented work (Focusing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), existential and psychodynamic therapies, with optional outdoor “walk-and-talk” sessions in natural settings. Adrian Harris bases therapeutic work on the belief that healing emerges from body and relationship — not just from technique — and attends to ecological, psychological and spiritual dimensions when appropriate.

Service

Adrian Harris offers individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults via indoor sessions, online sessions, or outdoor therapy (“ecotherapy”) in local parks. Issues addressed include anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, abuse and addiction. For clients interested in mind-body integration or altered-states work, Adrian Harris offers preparation and integration support for expanded states of consciousness (e.g. psychedelic experiences), using embodied, mindful and somatic practices. Additional services include therapeutic coaching and clinical supervision for other practitioners.

Safety

Adrian Harris holds a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. Supervision training and continuous professional development (including training as a psychedelic-informed practitioner) support safe, ethical practice. Sessions follow standard therapeutic and confidentiality practices. For clients seeking outdoor therapy or integration support, suitability and readiness are assessed, and the body-aware, individually tailored approach aims to honour each person’s pace and safety.

Care pathway

Clients begin with a no-obligation introductory session (charged at a lower rate) to explore their concerns and assess whether working together feels appropriate. If suitable, regular weekly sessions (50 minutes) are scheduled — either indoors, online or outdoors depending on preference. For expanded-state preparation or integration work, initial consultation is followed by planning (setting intention, grounding, readiness), then integration support post-experience. Therapeutic plans — including modality mix and session frequency — are collaboratively determined based on client needs and goals.

Education

• Transcend Methylone Mentor Training, 2004
• Beckley Psytech 5-MeO-DMT Research Therapist Training, 2023
• Psychedelic Practitioner Training, The Synthesis Institute, 2023
• Certificate in Ecotherapy, Tariki Trust, 2021
• Focusing-Oriented Therapist, London Focusing Institute, 2015
• MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy, (Merit), University of Roehampton, 2014
• PhD Religious Studies, University of Southampton, 2008

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