What is Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) is a growing therapeutic approach that combines the mindful use of specific psychedelics, guided by trained professionals, to support psychological and emotional growth. This approach is gaining attention for its potential to help people address deep-rooted challenges, such as treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, when conventional therapies have not been effective.
What is Psychedelic Therapy?
Psychedelic therapy involves the guided use of particular psychedelics in a therapeutic setting to explore emotions, trauma, and mental health concerns. Since July 2023, certain psychedelics have been legally available in Australia through prescription by authorised psychiatrists for the treatment of conditions like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression.
However, not everyone providing psychedelic support is an authorised prescriber. Instead, some therapists, like myself, focus on offering psychoeducation, harm reduction strategies, preparation, and integration support. This approach ensures you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your journey.
The Three Stages of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Effective Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy often involves three essential stages:
Preparation: During the preparation phase, you are guided to set clear intentions, identify potential challenges, and create a supportive environment for your exploration. This step ensures you feel safe, informed, and ready for your experience.
Dosing Session: The dosing session itself involves working with prescribed psychedelic substances under appropriate supervision. This is where you may access deep insights, release emotional blockages, and explore unresolved psychological patterns in a safe, structured setting.
Integration: Integration is the process of reflecting on the insights gained during the session and finding ways to incorporate these new perspectives into your daily life. This phase supports ongoing understanding and personal growth, allowing you to apply your discoveries to create meaningful change.
Why Choose Psychedelic Support?
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy offers a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that honors your unique journey. Working with the mind, body, and soul, this process gently clears away what no longer serves you, creating space for clarity, joy, and alignment. Here’s why this approach stands out:
Comprehensive Approach: A well-rounded, holistic approach combining personal experience and professional training in psychosomatic therapy, transpersonal psychology, and psychedelic integration.
Non-Judgmental, Compassionate Support: Providing a safe, open-minded space where you can freely explore and process your experiences with empathy and confidentiality.
Up-to-Date Psychoeducation: Offering reliable, current information on treatment options, providers, and modalities, helping you make informed decisions about your therapeutic path.
Is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Right for You?
If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down by past experiences, or simply curious about exploring new avenues for growth, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy may be worth considering. This process is about inviting in more of what feels true, supportive, and authentic to you.
Would you like to learn more? Book a consult today and explore whether this approach resonates with you.