ENGLISH-SPEAKING IFS THERAPY · ONLINE ACROSS SWEDEN, THE UK, EUROPE & ASIA
IFS Therapy for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
For people who are considering a psychedelic experience, or who’ve had one and are still making sense of it.
Whether you’re curious, decided or already back
Some people come to me while they’re still weighing it up. Others have a retreat or ceremony booked and want to prepare. Many come afterwards, sometimes years later, when an experience opened something up that hasn’t settled, or when the insights faded faster than they’d hoped.
You don’t need to have it all figured out, and the experience doesn’t need to have been a “good” one for it to be worth exploring. This is a grounded, open-minded space, with no judgement and no pressure either way.
This is a good fit if you:
are curious about psychedelics and want to think it through with someone who won’t judge or push you
have an experience planned and want to arrive prepared
had a meaningful experience and want to bring what you learnt into everyday life
had a difficult or overwhelming experience and still feel its effects
The parts that show up around psychedelics
In IFS (Internal Family Systems), we see the mind as a family of parts. Psychedelics tend to bring many of them to the surface at once: before, during and after an experience.
Parts that are drawn to it. They hope for relief, insight or a shift that hasn’t come through other routes.
Parts that are wary. They worry about losing control, about what might come up, or about the risks.
Parts you met during the experience. Younger parts, memories or strong feelings that came forward and may still feel raw.
Parts that guard the old ways. After a big insight, some parts feel unsettled about what change might mean for your life and relationships.
Together, we can:
Clarify what you’re hoping for, and what you’re not.
Give your cautious parts a real say before you decide anything.
Make sense of the images, memories and emotions that came up.
Turn insights into changes that last, with skills for staying connected to the parts that came forward.
How I can support you
Every path is different. These are some of the ways I work with people before and after psychedelic experiences.
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Maybe you’re curious but unsure, or feel pulled in two directions.
We explore what draws you and what holds you back, with no agenda. It’s completely fine to decide not to go ahead.
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If you have an experience planned, we clarify your intentions and get to know the parts with hopes and fears about it.
The aim is for your system to feel more settled going in, so you’re less likely to be caught off guard.
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Big insights can fade quickly once everyday life takes over.
We slow down with what you saw and felt, and explore how it can shape your choices, relationships and routines.
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If an experience left you anxious, shaken or disconnected, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
We go gently and at your pace, getting to know the parts that are still holding it.
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If you’re highly sensitive or neurodivergent, setting, sensory input and pacing may matter even more.
We can take that into account in both preparation and integration.
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It doesn’t matter whether your experience was last month or ten years ago.
Parts can hold on to what happened for a long time, and it’s never too late to make sense of it.
Open-minded, and honest with you
I see psychedelics as one possible path to change, and I won’t judge you for being curious or for what you’ve already done. I’ll also tell you honestly if I have concerns, and I’ll never encourage you to take something you’re unsure about.
Grounded in IFS. IFS doesn’t pathologise, which makes it a natural fit for preparation and integration. Both IFS and psychedelic experiences draw on the healing capacity already within you.
Training and experience. I’ve trained in psychedelic preparation and integration with Fluence, and with Bob Falconer and Bob Grant, two leading IFS therapists in this field. My own experiences with altered states have been my most meaningful preparation for this work.
No pressure either way. You’re welcome whether you’re leaning towards it, leaning away or simply curious.
Online, from wherever you are. We meet on Zoom, so you can join from home.
What I don’t offer
I don’t provide psychedelic-assisted therapy, supply substances or guide sessions, and I can’t recommend or connect you with providers. Laws differ between countries; in many places, including Sweden, these substances are illegal outside approved research.
If you’re considering an experience, please check the law where you are and talk to a doctor about your medications and health. My article on choosing a safe provider, further down this page, lists questions worth asking.
How to get started with therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here's what the process looks like, so you know what to expect.
1. Get in touch
Fill in the contact form with a few lines about what's bringing you to therapy. You don't need to have the right words for it; a rough sense is enough. I'll reply by email with a link to book your initial meeting with me.
2. Meet for a first session
We'll meet online on Zoom for our first session. This is a chance for you to tell me a bit more about what you're looking for, ask any questions about IFS or how I work, and get a feel for whether we're a good fit.
We may spend the first session just talking, or we might also start with some IFS work and get to know a part of you that you've been curious about. There's no commitment to continue.
3. Begin weekly sessions
If we both feel it's right to work together, we'll find a regular day and time for weekly sessions. Having a set weekly time gives the work a steady rhythm and gives you a reliable space that's yours.
