Patient Perspectives on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy at the University of Exeter gathers lived-experience views on access, safety, therapeutic process, and outcomes

Patient perspectives on psychedelic-assisted therapy are the focus of a University of Exeter project centered on lived experience, expectations, perceived benefits, risks, and practical barriers to care. The work situates patient voices within the growing clinical and public interest in psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions. Key themes likely include how people understand preparation, support during dosing, integration afterward, and the balance between therapeutic promise and safety concerns. Access, affordability, stigma, trust in providers, and the quality of the therapeutic relationship are central factors shaping whether psychedelic-assisted therapy feels acceptable and meaningful. The wider significance lies in bringing patient experience into the design, evaluation, and governance of emerging psychedelic services. Patient-centered evidence can inform clinical practice, ethical standards, and policy decisions as psychedelic-assisted therapy moves closer to mainstream healthcare settings.