In this episode, I'm joined by Campbell Townsend, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Consultant at Monash University's Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab. With experience as a trial therapist on the Psilocybin for GAD study and training through MAPS, Campbell brings a grounded yet imaginative approach to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Don't miss our upcoming "Deepening Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Somatics and Metaphor" In this experiential training, you'll learn how to use metaphor and somatic tools to enhance Psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or new to this space, this workshop offers practical strategies you can apply immediately. Register now and bring more depth, embodiment, and imagination into your psychedelic practice https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/media-1 In this episode we explore how metaphor is the language of psychedelic and how it can deepen therapeutic work across all stages of the psychedelic process. We also dive into somatic approaches, discussing how tuning into the body can enhance emotional integration and healing. Themes include: · The power of metaphor in psychedelic therapy · Embodied connection: working somatically with clients · Embracing curiosity and playfulness in clinical work · Practical tools to weave metaphor and body-based methods into sessions keep in touch with me at Insta: dresmedark Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-esme-dark-627156a0/ website: https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/ Find Monash Clinical Psychedelic Lab at www.monash.edu/psychedelics Find Campbell Townsend at https://islandpsychology.com.au/campbell-townsend Disclaimer: This podcast if for general information only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation for psychedelic- assisted psychotherapy.