The Psychedelic Society

Ketamine-Assisted Couple Therapy: Expanding Possibilities for Relational Change

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM GMT

St Anne's Church, 55 Dean St, London W1D 6AF, UK, London, GB

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A growing body of research into psychedelic-assisted therapy is opening new possibilities for healing and transformation. But what might become possible when psychedelic-assisted therapy moves beyond the individual and into the relational space of couple therapy?
In this talk, Agnieszka will explore the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted couples therapy, with a focus on ketamine-assisted couples therapy (Couple KAP), currently the only way psychedelic-assisted couples therapy can be practised legally in the UK. Agnieszka is at the forefront of bringing together the transformational potential of ketamine with robust, evidence-based couple therapy.
Drawing on emerging research, systemic and attachment-based approaches to couple therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), clinical practice, and her own lived experience of the transformative potential of psychedelics, Agnieszka will explore how altered states can create new possibilities for relational change.
Rather than viewing ketamine as the therapy itself, the talk will explore its potential as a therapeutic ally — a treatment amplifier that creates conditions in which therapeutic work can deepen and accelerate.
Through its effects on neuroplasticity, brain connectivity, cognitive and emotional processing, and sometimes experiences of ego dissolution, ketamine can temporarily loosen rigid patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that keep couples stuck in their relational patterns. Subsequently, it helps to create conditions in which habitual defences soften, perspectives shift, and emotional connection deepens.
Agnieszka will introduce the structure and process of Couple KAP, from preparation, through the ketamine experience, to subsequent integration, all of which play an essential role in turning those powerful experiences into meaningful, lasting change.

# What to Expect

• 19:00-20:00: Agnieszka's talk
• 20:00-20:30: Q&A

# Psychedelics Unfitered

Psychedelics Unfiltered is a speaker series bringing together neuroscientists, academics and practitioners working across the psychedelic field.
The series creates candid evenings of questions, science and reflection, a space to explore psychedelics beyond the headlines, challenge assumptions and unpack the myths and stigma that surround them.
All questions are welcome. The aim is to create open and thoughtful conversations that encourage curiosity, deepen understanding, and leave space for people to form their own views.

# Your Speaker


Agnieszka Religa is a Systemic Psychotherapist. She is also trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Somatic Sex Coaching and Internal Family Systems (IFS) . She is the founder of Connect Psychotherapy Practice. Having trained in Psilocybin - Assisted Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Couple Therapy (Couple KAP) she is one of the first clinicians in the UK offering Couple KAP.

PsySoc Social CENTRAL PORTUGAL:Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling

Thu, Nov 26 · 6:00 PM GMT

Canta Art Café, Bairro Novo 2, 3400-733 São Sebastião da Feira, Portugal, São Sebastião da Feira, PT

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We're excited to bring the Psychedelic Society to Central Portugal for our very first community social!

Whether you're new to the area, looking for like-minded people, or simply curious about all things psychedelic, this is an invitation to come together, make new connections and help grow a community here in Portugal.
And as this is our first gathering in Portugal, we'd love to hear your ideas about what you'd like to see happening here in the future.

A note on language
This event will be facilitated in English, but Portuguese conversation prompts can be provided. Portuguese speakers are very welcome, and we hope to create a space where connections can happen across languages.

ABOUT THE NIGHT
Psychedelic Speed-friending: sweet conversation, friend-making and (maybe?) finding your future lover! You can drop the small talk and ask the questions you REALLY want to ask. Taking inspiration from the 36 Questions to Intimacy and The School of Life's '100 Questions,' this evening gives you a menu of profound, intriguing, and spicy questions designed to inspire authenticity and meaningful connection with those around you.You’ll be guided through playful icebreakers and a series of 10-minute one-on-one conversations with different people throughout the evening, wrapping up with free-flowing socializing.You’ll leave here with a fresh perspective on connection, some fun stories, and maybe even the beginning of something special.

Psychedelic Storytelling: this is becoming a must for our monthly socials. There will be the opportunity for all of us to share our psychedelic stories - the weird, the tricky and the downright wonderful. This part of the evening will be open-mic style and we will have a sign-up sheet to add your name to the list of storytellers. Your stories should be no more than 5 minutes and there's no need to rehearse what to say or come particularly prepared - often the best stories are told off-the-cuff and from the heart!

A Beautiful Psychedelic Community: Get access to our wonderful community coalescing around all things fungi. Many people at our socials have become life-long friends. Most of our members come alone, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone, no matter your age, sexuality, background, gender, ethnicity or nationality. Fungi know no boundaries, which is the ethos we bring to our socials.

Delicious Food and Drink: Indulge in an incredible cokatail or mocktail from Ritual and the best burgers in town, from Half Man Half Burger, or perfect pizza's from Pizzarelli, both next door. It’s the perfect accompaniment to an evening of artistic exploration.

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# Schedule

• 18:30: Arrive, socialise & grab a drink
• 19:00: Psychedelic Speed-Friending
• 20:15: Break, grab dinner & a drink
• 20:45: Psychedelic Story-telling
• 21:00: Finishing / time to socialise

# The Venue

Join us at 6.30pm on Thursday 29th November at Canta Art Cafe, Bairro Novo 2, 3400-733 São Sebastião da Feira

# Membership

MEMBERS of the Psychedelic Society get a discount off almost all of our events.
Join from £5 a month and become part of this amazing community with invites to special events and more.

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NeuroDynamic Breathwork in West London

Thu, Nov 26 · 6:30 PM GMT

Colet House, 151 Talgarth Rd, London W14 9DA, UK, London, GB

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# IMMERSIVE NEURODYNAMIC BREATHWORK

An evening dedicated to deep release, self-discovery, and reconnection with the wisdom of your own body.
Through the power of conscious, connected breathing and carefully curated music, we will create a safe and supportive space to step beyond the busy, analytical mind and into a deeper experience of yourself.
NeuroDynamic Breathwork (NDB) is a dynamic practice that uses continuous, rhythmic breathing to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and greater self-awareness. As the breath becomes the guide, you may begin to access emotions, sensations, memories, and insights that are ready to be felt, processed, and integrated.
This is an invitation to soften the layers of stress and emotional holding that can accumulate through life, and to reconnect with your innate capacity for healing, clarity, creativity, and resilience.
There is nothing you need to achieve or force. Your journey is your own.
Held within a carefully guided and supportive space, you will be invited to trust the intelligence of your breath, listen to your body, and allow whatever arises to move through you in its own way.
Come exactly as you are, breathe deeply, and give yourself permission to explore what lies beneath the surface.
An evening to release. To reconnect. To remember the wisdom within.

#### NEURODYNAMIC BREATHWORK

NeuroDynamic Breathwork is a specific type of breathwork that involves fast, connected breathing designed to bypass the analytical mind and activate the body’s innate self-healing mechanisms. By engaging with the breath in a structured way, participants can experience profound emotional and physical healing.
During the session, participants breathe in a rhythmic, continuous pattern while listening to specially curated music. This process helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, facilitating deep relaxation and emotional release. Through this technique, NeuroDynamic Breathwork encourages a heightened state of awareness, allowing individuals to reconnect with their emotions and experiences in a safe, controlled environment.
The Science Behind NeuroDynamic Breathwork:

• Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System: Helps lower stress and anxiety, promoting deep relaxation.
• Enhanced Brain Function: Breathwork can impact brainwave activity, boosting creativity, clarity, and emotional regulation.
• Emotional Release: By regulating breath, the body is able to release stored emotions and traumas, often resulting in cathartic emotional experiences during the session.

The Benefits of Breathwork:

• Stress Relief: Studies show that breathwork can significantly reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Trauma Healing: Through deep emotional release, NDB helps individuals integrate and heal from past emotional trauma.
• Mental Clarity & Emotional Resilience: Increased self-awareness and emotional balance, helping individuals cope with life's challenges.

Join us to experience the benefits firsthand.
Before booking, please review the following contraindications: https://www.drhannalind.com/contraindications

# Your FacilitatorR. HANNA LIND


My name is Hanna. I grew up on a farm in Iceland, surrounded by nature, animals, and open space. From an early age, I felt a deep connection to the natural world and developed a trust in its innate wisdom and ability to find balance.
Guided by a calling to health and healing, I trained as a medical doctor and later worked in clinical medicine and pharmaceutical research. While this path deepened my respect for science and evidence, it also led me to question a healthcare system that can overlook the emotional, mental, and embodied aspects of wellbeing.
This question stayed with me: how do we support healing in a way that honours both science and the lived experience of being human?
Alongside my medical career, I dedicated myself to yoga and meditation, completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training with YogaWestLondon. These practices supported my own nervous system, presence, and self-awareness, helping bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and embodied experience.
While exploring different holistic modalities, I discovered breathwork. From my very first session, something shifted profoundly. I experienced how conscious breathing could open new states of awareness, allowing emotions, memories, and insights to surface.
This search for a more holistic understanding of health continues to shape my work today, bringing together science, embodied experience, and the transformative potential of the breath.
https://www.drhannalind.com/
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#### Venue

#### COLET HOUSE, 151 Talgarth Road, W14 9DA, London


Public transport:
Barons Court Tube Station (2-min walk)