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Haurongo: Potter, Herbert Thomas

In therapy

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A man seated on the floor and talking.

Inspired by encounter groups he’d attended at the Esalen Institute in California, Bert Potter led therapy groups at his Auckland home from 1972. His techniques were controversial, attracting both followers and critics. He’s pictured here leading a group at Centrepoint. 

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Tim Shoebridge. 'Potter, Herbert Thomas', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2024. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/47910/in-therapy (accessed 4 June 2026).