Psilocybin-Assisted therapy

"In the largest and most significant trial on psilocybin therapy to date (Phase 2b clinical trial), many patients with treatment-resistant depression experienced rapid symptom improvement compared to the placebo group by day two and at the trial's three-week endpoint. Additionally, many participants continued to show sustained benefits over the placebo group at the 12-week mark."

-The Compass Pathways Phase 2b clinical trial, November 2022, New England Journal of Medicine

Increase your capacity for neuroplasticty, new persepectives, and emotional breakthroughs

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

For individuals who suffer from mental health challenges that are proving to be treatment resistant, psilocybin-assisted therapy may be an option. Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy, offered and approved through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP), is an approach with promising clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness for healing depression, end-of-life anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. At Soul Healing Psychology in Calgary, we support clients through the process to receive SAP approval, and provide subsequent psilocybin-assisted therapy. Together with one of our experienced trauma therapists, you will be supported to uncover the root of your challenges, process the emotions and thoughts that surface during the experience, and foster lasting, positive changes.

"Research from 2023 on end-of-life cancer care found that 70-100% of participants experienced positive life changes. Additionally, 60-80% reported reduced anxiety and depression, with these improvements lasting up to six months after receiving psilocybin treatment."

Guided By Nature, Backed By Science

Psilocybin-assisted therapy combines therapeutic support with the use of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance found in certain mushrooms. Research suggests that psilocybin, when combined with psychotherapy, can facilitate transformative healing that is superior to current psychological and pharmaceutical treatments. Psilocybin-assisted therapy increases the brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity, and promotes new perspectives, emotional breakthroughs, and lasting relief from mental health issues.

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy can offer profound benefits to individuals facing complex mental health issues, particularly those who haven’t found success with traditional therapies. Psilocybin combined with psychotherapy fosters self-reflection and helps break rigid thought patterns by promoting neuroplasticity. This process encourages the development of healthy thought patterns while weakening negative ones, which is essential for recovering from anxiety and depression.

Special Access Program Approval

Psilocybin-assisted therapy, available with approval through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP), has proven effective in addressing depression, end-of-life anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. At Soul Healing Psychology in Calgary, we guide eligible clients through the Health Canada SAP approval process with the support of our therapeutic and medical team.

Individuals who are eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) approval are 18 years and older and:

Have a serious or life-threatening condition
Have not responded to conventional treatments or have no suitable treatment options for their condition

According to current Health Canada policies, SAP applications for psilocybin-assisted therapy are accepted for those with the following diagnoses:

End-of-life anxiety (i.e. resulting from a terminal diagnosis, such as cancer)
Treatment-resistant conditions such as depression

Next Steps

If you’re curious about how Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy could help you or a loved one, the first step is to book a free consultation. This session will allow us to explore your unique situation, answer any questions, and determine whether this therapy is a good fit for your healing journey.