Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. In Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), ketamine works gently yet powerfully to create space for healing. It helps by shifting brain activity in ways that support emotional growth, clarity, and relief from persistent patterns of depression or anxiety.

Ketamine affects a brain chemical called glutamate, which plays a key role in mood and thought patterns. By interacting with glutamate receptors, ketamine encourages the brain to form new pathways—supporting neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change and adapt. This process can lead to greater emotional flexibility, insight, and the ability to respond differently to life’s challenges.

What many clients appreciate is that ketamine often works quickly. Its mood-lifting effects may begin within hours and can last for days or even weeks. When combined with the safety and structure of therapy, these effects can help you explore new perspectives, release stuck patterns, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

The effects of ketamine typically last around 45 minutes, and many clients describe the experience as gentle, introspective, or emotionally expansive. Some people feel a sense of distance from everyday thoughts or bodily sensations, while others report shifts in perspective or increased access to emotions and memories.

During your session, you’ll be in a comfortable, supported setting—lying down, eyes covered if you choose, with therapeutic music to support the experience. I’ll be present throughout, offering quiet support or therapeutic guidance, depending on your preferences and needs.

Once these effects subsided, we’ll spend the remainder of our appointment giving you space to process and discuss your experience. While it may feel hard to articulate what happened during the experience, clients feel like the insights gained are none-the-less clear.