15 December 2022 15:55
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During psychedelic therapy, a person is given a small dose of a psychedelic drug, such as psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) or LSD, in a controlled, therapeutic setting. The drug is taken under the supervision of a trained therapist, who is present to support the person and help them cope with any difficult experiences that may arise during the psychedelic experience.
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14 April 2025, 8.54 pm
During a psychedelic therapy session, you are guided through a carefully planned inner journey. This involves the use of substances such as psilocybin (from truffles), MDMA, or combinations such as the hippie flip (psilocybin + MDMA), not just to experience a “trip”, but to gain deep personal healing, insight and transformation.
The process is typically divided into three key phases: preparation, the psychedelic experience, and integration.
1. Preparation:
Before your session, you’ll complete an intake form to assess your physical and mental health. This helps to ensure that psychedelics are safe for you and determines the most suitable substance and dosage for your goals — whether that’s overcoming depression, anxiety or trauma, or seeking self-love and spiritual insight.
2. The session itself:
The trip usually lasts between 5 and 7 hours. You’ll often lie down wearing an eye mask, whilst carefully curated music guides your experience. Music plays a powerful role, acting as an emotional compass. The therapist remains quietly present, offering support only when needed. Depending on the dosage, experiences range from increased emotional openness to complete dissolution of the ego, enabling you to confront deep-seated emotions and unconscious memories.
Many people report releasing pent-up emotions, such as long-standing sadness or childhood trauma. Biochemically, psilocybin increases BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which boosts neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to form new connections — helping you adopt healthier patterns of thinking and behaviour.
3. Integration:
After the session, you and your guide reflect on what you have experienced. Integration is crucial: this is where insights turn into real-life change. You’ll explore the meaning of symbols or emotional breakthroughs and develop strategies to apply those lessons in everyday life.
From shared experiences on the forum, many users describe the therapy as life-changing. One person overcame a long-standing addiction, whilst another said their session helped them move from deep self-hatred to true self-love. Others describe the session as a spiritual awakening or a feeling of becoming one with the universe.
To find out more about the science and emotional impact, take a look at How Psilocybin Therapy Works. For a deeper understanding of how music enriches the journey, take a look at Top 5 Music for Psychedelic Therapy.