In recent years, ketamine is being increasingly explored for its therapeutic potential for a number of conditions, including anxiety and depression. If you’re interested in finding out how it can assist you and how our therapy works, this is the blog for you.
Here at Numinous Ways we offer a wide range of ways to improve your mental health and recover from addiction, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
In partnership with Eulas Clinics in Hamilton, Scotland, we provide safe, legally administered ketamine therapy under the supervision of trained professionals. This innovative treatment is helping people across Scotland reclaim their lives and rediscover new meaning.
What Is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative mental health treatment that combines the effects of ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic, with structured therapeutic support. It’s designed to treat conditions such as:
- Depression which doesn’t respond to other treatments
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Substance use disorders
Under the guidance of a skilled therapist, it can help you reach profound emotional breakthroughs, deep introspection, and access to repressed memories or thought patterns.
How Does Ketamine Work in Therapy?
Ketamine acts on NMDA receptors in our brain, triggering the release of glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in neural communication. This sets off a chain reaction that enhances brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNFs): proteins that support the survival and growth of neurons.
These neurochemical changes help reset dysfunctional neural pathways associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
To put it another way, it rewires the brain itself, enabling us to heal in ways that traditional therapy can’t.
A Legal and Safe Approach to Ketamine Therapy in Scotland
One of the first questions you might have, is it legal? The answer is yes, ketamine therapy is legal in the UK when prescribed and administered by qualified medical professionals.
At Numinous Ways, we work exclusively with Eulas Clinics, a trusted and fully regulated partner. Every treatment is conducted in a clinical setting with medical oversight and professional psychotherapeutic support.
Your safety, comfort and mental health are always our top priorities.
Why Combine Ketamine with Psychotherapy?
Ketamine alone can spark insights, but when it’s not combined with therapy, those insights may not lead to lasting change. By combining ketamine with psychotherapy, we help you:
- Understand the meaning behind your experiences
- Process emotions, memories, and trauma
- Transform your mindset and behaviours
- Integrate the experience into your day-to-day life
Our therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapy. Our therapists are deeply experienced in working with psychedelics and will be by your side throughout the entire journey.
What to Expect from Ketamine Therapy
Your journey through ketamine therapy with Numinous Ways follows a clear, structured path:
1. Initial Consultation & Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive medical and psychological assessment to ensure ketamine-assisted therapy is appropriate for you. This step is crucial for determining your safety and whether you’re truly ready.
2. Preparation Sessions
Next is two preparation sessions (either in person or online), where we explore:
- Your goals for treatment
- A history of your mental health
- Expectations for therapy
- Techniques for navigating the psychedelic experience
3. Treatment Sessions
Each of the four treatment sessions lasts 120 minutes and takes place in person. Sessions start with breathwork and grounding exercises to help you become relaxed. Ketamine is then administered in a controlled setting, with your therapist present throughout.
During the experience, many people report:
- Dissociation from their usual thought patterns
- An altered perception of time and space
- Increased emotional sensitivity
- Access to deeply buried memories
This altered state can bring about incredible insights into your life and mental health challenges.
4. Integration Sessions
Next you’ll participate in four integration sessions (50 minutes each). These may be held in person or online and are designed to help you process and apply what you discovered during your experiences with ketamine.
5. The Evaluation
The final 50-minute session reviews your progress, compares how you feel pre- and post-treatment, and discusses your future—whether that’s continuing therapy, revisiting treatment, or exploring other kinds of support.
Real Results, Measurable Progress
We’ve seen remarkable outcomes. According to our data:
- 93% of clients report a significant improvement in their mental health during treatment
- 72% maintain this progress for at least a month afterward
These are more than just statistics: they represent real lives changed through a deep experience of healing and change.
Join a New Era of Mental Health in Scotland
Have you tried conventional therapy or medication, but found it didn’t help? Ketamine therapy in Scotland may offer the breakthrough you need.
Numinous Ways, in partnership with Eulas Clinics, is proud to bring this cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment to those ready to explore new possibilities for healing.
Explore Numinous Ways to learn more about our programmes, meet our team and schedule your consultation. We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have.