Psychedelic Assisted Therapy at Ora Clinical Psychology

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I offer psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) in Melbourne and Sydney, in collaboration with a certified clinic and authorised prescribers/Psychiatrists. Treatment is delivered within a regulated medical and ethical framework, with a strong emphasis on safety, preparation, and integration.

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I have completed additional training in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and bring a trauma‑informed, relational, and integrative approach to this work.

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What does a course of PAT look like?

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A course of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy typically unfolds over several phases:

 

• Assessment sessions: These sessions focus on understanding your history, current concerns, strengths, and supports. The intention is to thoughtfully explore whether this approach is likely to be supportive and safe for you at this point in your life.​

• Preparation sessions: Preparation sessions involve learning about the medicine and the therapeutic process, clarifying your intentions and goals, exploring hopes or concerns, and developing skills to help you work with the experience.​

• Dosing sessions: This is followed by a series of supported medicine sessions (typically three dosing sessions), conducted within a licensed clinical setting and overseen by an authorised prescriber.​

• Integration sessions: Integration sessions occur after each dosing experience and continue over time, supporting meaning‑making, emotional processing, and sustainable change.

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Costs

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PAT is a resource‑intensive treatment due to the level of professional involvement, time, and medical oversight required to deliver it safely and ethically. As a general guide, comprehensive programs in Australia commonly range from approximately $20,000–$40,000 AUD.

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At present, PAT is not covered by Medicare. However, in some circumstances, partial funding or rebates may be available through external funding bodies. This includes Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) funding, which may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis for eligible veterans.

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I am happy to discuss costs, funding pathways, and practical considerations transparently during an initial consultation, so you can make an informed and supported decision about whether this approach feels right for you.

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The process at Ora Clinical Psychology

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If your curious to know more, then you are welcome to make contact via email, phone, or the website contact form to explore whether support from Ora Clinical Psychology feels like the right fit for you.

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We will arrange an initial therapy session to talk about what has brought you to seek support, what you have tried so far, and what you are hoping for from therapy. This early conversation helps us both assess whether working together may be helpful and gives you space to ask questions about the process, timeframes, or costs.

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Many people begin with a course of standard therapy. This phase focuses on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety and trust, developing emotional regulation and coping skills, and exploring the patterns and life context shaping your current experience. This work is valuable in its own right and often forms the most meaningful foundation for longer-term change.

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Over time, we may explore together whether PAT feels like a supportive addition to your treatment. Any decisions are made collaboratively and at a pace that respects your readiness and wellbeing.

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If you are already working with another psychologist, or if you know you would like to explore psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, we can move into an assessment phase focused on readiness and clinical suitability.

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If, after careful assessment and discussion, PAT feels like an appropriate next step, I can support referral to a Psychiatrist (authorised prescriber) and a certified psychedelic clinic. You will then meet with the psychiatrist for a comprehensive assessment, and if appropriate, we will move forward with a structured course of treatment. Where appropriate, PAT is delivered by a therapy dyad, meaning myself and a Psychiatrist or another trained clinician work together to support you throughout the process.