Psychedelic Integration in Victoria BC
Welcome. You're here because you're seeking support to integrate a psychedelic experience, or you’re interested to know more about how this type of therapy can help you. First & foremost, commend yourself for taking this step. It's a brave choice to seek assistance in processing these profound experiences, & you've come to the right place! You don’t have to navigate this journey alone; we are here to support you to:
reflect on and make sense of your psychedelic journeys,
address any challenges or difficulties that have arisen,
harness any insights & growth from your experiences,
integrate newfound perspectives into your daily life,
cultivate greater awareness & well-being,
learn more & plan your path forward with non-ordinary states.
Strength in Heart has specialized in Psychedelic Integration Counselling since 2018. Our psychedelic integration counsellors support people who are ready to recalibrate unhelpful thought patterns though personalized education, preparation, support & healing.
Each of our integration counsellors is personally & professionally experienced in non-ordinary state healing & will support you through every step of your journey.
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what is integration Counselling?
This type of support is for those who have had, or are considering, a psychedelic experience and seek a professional to help them integrate the insights that they have had, or expect to have. This usually involves working to incorporate useful insights gained from the experiences into long lasting, positive life changes. For some people, the effect of psychedelics can make ordinary, familiar experiences overwhelming. Others may remain confused or anxious after their experience is over. Psychedelic integration counselling provides an opportunity for you to discuss your experiences, whatever they may be, with a non-judgmental and compassionate counsellor.
Please Note:
Psychedelic integration is not about encouraging the consumption of psychedelics, it is about harm reduction & post-consumption management. We do not provide substances (legal or illegal), nor do we provide referrals to underground therapists. However, due to the current psychedelic renaissance, we consider psychedelic integration counselling to be a necessary service. We will compassionately support you to integrate your experiences safely & effectively.
Who Benefits From Psychedelic Integration Counselling?
Those who are:
new to psychedelics and would like to discuss effects, safety precautions, preparation and integration with a qualified and experienced counsellor.
microdosing, or considering to microdose, a psychedelic substance.
in distress after a psychedelic experience. This may look like anxiety, irritability, confusion, depression, fear, and/or intrusive thoughts.
confused about an experience, the meaning of things they saw or heard, what it was trying to teach them, and what to do next.
looking to deepen their understanding of the lessons of one or more journeys.
stuck at a certain level and/or wanting to go deeper in their personal growth or entheogenic work.
looking to integrate insights from a psychedelic experience into day-to-day life & maintain positive outcomes.
needing support to manage existing relationships (e.g. family, career, etc.) with respect to new insights.
Your Initial integration Counselling Session
Our first session is an opportunity for you to find out more about our approach, & ask any questions that you might have. We will also talk about:
Your intentions & preparatory questions
Safety & logistical information
Your concerns & current presenting issues
The effect of these concerns on your current experience of life & your relationships
Your expectations & goals for integration counselling
“psychedelic drugs are simply instruments, like microscopes, telescopes, and telephones. The biologist does not sit with eye permanently glued to the microscope; he goes away and works on what he has seen.”
GROUP Integration & Education
If you are interested in group integration and/or psychedelic education programs please connect with our partner Higher Growth Integration.
Additional Information
What is a psychedelic experience?
A psychedelic experience can be induced without substances. Similar altered states can be induced through many other avenues such as sound meditations, yoga, breathwork, shamanic healing ceremonies, lucid dreaming, energy healing and reiki. These can all induce profound emotional reactions, visions and experiences which can be challenging to navigate alone.
The term psychedelics typically refers to substances such as cannabis, psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ayahuasca, 5meo-DMT, ibogaine and peyote. It is important that someone considering the use of psychedelics reviews available research which investigates their safety, applicability of use and ability to induce psychological healing and spiritual growth.
Some people choose to ingest these substances recreationally and some choose to ingest these substances in a controlled group healing environment (e.g. a ceremony). Regardless of the setting, it is recommended that consumers be connected with a counselling professional prior to, and following the experience.
Establishing a relationship with a counselling professional is very important. If you have a challenging experience, we have the training, background and professional network to support you to make sense of your experience.
