Ayahuasca Healing Journey | Psychotherapist Bruno’s Poetry & Therapy Insight (S02E04)

In this episode of the Therapist Poetry Podcast, Bruno — a Brazil‑born psychotherapist now practicing in Ireland — invites us into his transformational journey with Ayahuasca and therapy. With candor and warmth, he describes his first ceremonies, the profound “death” and rebirth experience, and how person‑centered and existential counseling helped him integrate visions, traumas, and ancestral connections. Through heartfelt dialogue and a stirring spoken‑word poem, Bruno shows us how plant medicine can unlock deep self‑awareness, spark spiritual reconnection, and pave the way for healing from past wounds. He explores the importance of safe ceremonial settings, ethical guidance, and post‑ceremony integration in therapy to truly make sense of the Ayahuasca experience. If you’re curious about Ayahuasca’s role in mental health, a psychotherapist’s perspective on plant medicine, or the intersection of poetry and healing, this conversation is for you. Stay tuned until the end for Bruno’s original poem—an evocative piece that weaves together vivid jungle imagery, ancestral calls, and the raw power of transformation. 💬 Leave a comment to share your thoughts on Ayahuasca, integration work, or how poetry has shaped your own healing journey. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Therapist Poetry Podcast, where real stories meet real healing. 🔗 Want to go deeper on your healing journey? Visit our website to explore the services we offer, including personalized therapy sessions designed to help you navigate emotional challenges, improve your mental health, and become the person you were always born to be. https://authentrickcounselling.co.uk/ 💬 What part of this story resonated with you the most — and why? Let us know in the comments below. If you believe in the power of storytelling to heal, connect, and inspire — don’t forget to subscribe to The Therapist Poetry Podcast. ✅    / @authentrickcounselling   Hit the notification bell so you're the first to know when a new episode drops. Your next moment of reflection, connection, or comfort could be just one poem away. -------------- 🎥 Related Videos: Childhood Trauma, Domestic Abuse & Healing Through Poetry -    • Living with Religious OCD, Intrusive Thoug...   The Magic of Therapy / Counselling 🔮 -    • The Magic of Therapy / Counselling 🔮 |  Th...   --------------- 📚 Resources & Links: AuthentRick Counselling: https://www.authentrickcounselling.co.uk Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org --------------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel of The Therapist Poetry Podcast — a unique space where mental health and creativity meet, and where stories are told not just through conversation, but through the powerful language of poetry. Hosted by therapist Ricky Western, this channel brings together mental health professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share their truths through spoken word, original poems, music, and heartfelt discussions. Each episode invites a different guest — often a fellow therapist — to explore personal topics that are rarely talked about openly: anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, grief, trauma, abuse, addiction, religious shame, loss of identity, and more. ➡️ What makes this podcast truly special is its raw honesty and creative approach. Here, vulnerability is not only welcomed — it’s honored. Whether it's a therapist reflecting on childhood abuse through verse, a refugee reclaiming their sense of identity with poetry, or someone sharing a song written in the depths of mania, each story is a reminder that healing takes many forms — and all of them deserve to be seen and heard. ➡️ This is more than a podcast. It’s a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to break stigma, foster connection, and encourage healing — one poem, one song, one voice at a time. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure where to turn, we hope you’ll find a piece of yourself in these stories — and perhaps, the strength to share your own. Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss a new episode — your next moment of healing might be just one poem away. 📲 Follow The Therapist Poetry Podcast on social media! Instagram ▶️   / the_therapist_poetry_podcast   Linkedin ▶️   / ricky-western-b54057293   Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... --------------- 🎬 Video chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Guest Overview 0:40 What Is Ayahuasca & Bruno’s Background 2:10 Integration & Counseling Process 7:30 Counseling Theories Explained 8:50 Most Challenging Moment 12:48 Impact on Relationships 15:36 Bruno’s Poem & Closing --------------- #TheTherapistPoetryPodcast #AyahuascaExperience #PlantMedicineTherapy #PsychedelicHealing #PsychotherapyJourney #SpiritualIntegration #MentalHealthAwareness #ShamanicHealing #TherapyAndGrowth #PersonalTransformation #HealingThroughPoetry