Medical Screening
Safety evaluation before treatment
Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and selected cases of severe anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain. Delivered under psychiatrist supervision.
Who is this for?
- People struggling with severe anxiety or persistent suicidal thoughts
- Those whose symptoms have not improved enough with standard care
- Anyone seeking faster relief while engaging in ongoing psychiatric care
Relevant for
What's Included
Continuous Monitoring
Vital signs tracked through every session
Treatment Plan
Protocol set by your response and goals
Integration Sessions
Follow-ups to consolidate gains
The Process
1
Psychiatric evaluation
50 minAssessment to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate, safe, and likely to help.
2
Pre-treatment planning
Review of medical history, current medications, expectations, and aftercare. Informed consent reviewed in detail.
3
Ketamine session
60-90 minAdministered by a licensed doctor who monitors vitals throughout the session, with a senior consultant psychiatrist on-site supervising.
4
Integration & follow-up
Follow-up sessions to track response, manage side effects, and integrate the experience into ongoing care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ketamine therapy safe?
When delivered under psychiatric supervision with appropriate screening, ketamine therapy has a strong safety profile. We monitor vital signs throughout each session and screen carefully for medical and psychiatric contraindications.
Will I be conscious?
Yes. At therapeutic doses you remain awake and can communicate, though you may experience altered perception. A licensed doctor is with you throughout the session, with a senior consultant psychiatrist on-site supervising.
Will I have to be admitted?
No. You won't need to be admitted, but you'll stay at the clinic until you've fully recovered from the infusion and our medical team clears you for discharge. The full visit — arrival, infusion, and recovery — typically takes 2–3 hours. You'll need someone to drive you home afterwards for your safety.
How quickly does it work?
Many people feel some relief within hours to days of the first session.
How often will I need sessions?
A typical induction course is around 6 sessions over 2–3 weeks, with maintenance sessions every 2–4 weeks afterwards. Your treating doctor may adjust this based on how you respond.
Will I be receiving psychotherapy during the session?
No. The session itself focuses on the ketamine experience under medical monitoring. Psychotherapy and integration work happens separately.
Will I continue my existing medications and therapy?
Yes. Ketamine works best alongside your existing treatment, not in place of it. During evaluation we'll review your medications — some can blunt the response and may need to be timed around your sessions.
Can I keep seeing my existing psychiatrist?
Yes. You're free to continue under your primary psychiatrist's care while doing a course with us.
Can I take it instead of standard medications?
Generally no. Ketamine is most effective as an add-on for treatment-resistant cases, not a replacement for established medications. Any decisions about stopping or changing your other meds should stay with your prescribing psychiatrist.
Can I transfer my entire treatment to you?
Yes. If you'd prefer to consolidate your care, you can transition to one of our psychiatrists during or after your ketamine course.