About PsyTrain NZ
We bring psychedelic training to Kiwis.
Founded to close New Zealand’s psychedelic-assisted therapy training gap, we deliver internationally-recognised education so local practitioners can work with confidence, evidence and care.
Evidence-based
Every course is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical best practice.
Culturally grounded
Built for Aotearoa, with respect for local context and practice.
Practitioner-led
Founded and taught by people who’ve worked in the field, not around it.
Our team
James Bunn
Co-founder
With an extensive background in life sciences, biotech, and communications, James Bunn has dedicated his career to advancing the psychedelic field. After qualifying as a lawyer in the UK, James has worked with some of the world’s leading psychedelic organizations, including the Beckley Foundation, Drug Science, PAREA, and TheraPsil.
James has a strong interest in leveraging Real World Evidence to inform regulatory practices related to psychedelic medicines. As a scientific communicator, he is passionate about making science accessible and engaging for the general public, ensuring that information about the impact of these transformative medicines is widely shared.
Co-founder
With an extensive background in life sciences, biotech, and communications, James Bunn has dedicated his career to advancing the psychedelic field. After qualifying as a lawyer in the UK, James has worked with some of the world’s leading psychedelic organizations, including the Beckley Foundation, Drug Science, PAREA, and TheraPsil.
James has a strong interest in leveraging Real World Evidence to inform regulatory practices related to psychedelic medicines. As a scientific communicator, he is passionate about making science accessible and engaging for the general public, ensuring that information about the impact of these transformative medicines is widely shared.
Adam Waugh
Co-founder
Adam has spent recent years working with not-for-profits focused on psychedelics, harm reduction, and drug policy reform. From 2019 to 2024, he was a senior manager at PsyCare UK, overseeing a service that supported thousands of individuals experiencing challenging psychedelic and drug-related experiences. He also worked with The Loop Drug Checking Service during that time, most recently as Training Coordinator, where he led the development and expansion of their training programme on a wide range of psychoactive substances.
Adam is a co-founder and co-director of PsyAware, a not-for-profit organisation providing education and events, as well as support for those who have experienced harm in psychedelic spaces.
Co-founder
Adam has spent recent years working with not-for-profits focused on psychedelics, harm reduction, and drug policy reform. From 2019 to 2024, he was a senior manager at PsyCare UK, overseeing a service that supported thousands of individuals experiencing challenging psychedelic and drug-related experiences. He also worked with The Loop Drug Checking Service during that time, most recently as Training Coordinator, where he led the development and expansion of their training programme on a wide range of psychoactive substances.
Adam is a co-founder and co-director of PsyAware, a not-for-profit organisation providing education and events, as well as support for those who have experienced harm in psychedelic spaces.
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