Ketamine & EMDR

First UK Programme Combines EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Treatment - Resistant Mental Health Conditions - transforming mental health with the powerful synergy of this unique combination.

A groundbreaking new treatment programme has been launched in London, which introduces an innovative approach to mental health care by integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT).

This first-of-its-kind programme in the UK offers new hope for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant PTSD, depression, chronic pain, OCD and other behavioural health issues.

The programme is led by Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Kampers, who provides assessment and medical supervision, and Josh Dickson, an accredited EMDR Consultant.
This collaboration brings together extensive expertise in both traditional psychiatry, psychotherapy and cutting-edge psychedelic-assisted treatment approaches.

What makes this programme unique is its structured integration of EMDR therapy within the ketamine treatment framework, explains Dickson. This combination provides patients with powerful tools for processing and integrating their experiences, potentially enhancing the therapeutic benefits of both modalities.

Dr Kampers adds The therapeutic landscape is evolving by integrating innovative approaches like Ketamine Assisted Therapy and EMDR. When used in tandem, these two modalities can offer a powerful, synergistic approach to healing that addresses both the neurobiological and psychological aspects of these conditions. When paired effectively, KAT & EMDR can create a potent therapeutic synergy that enhances the healing process for individuals with depression and PTSD.

This combination can be particularly effective in:

  • Priming the Brain for Processing
  • Enhanced Emotional Access
  • Reducing Hyperarousal and
  • Rapid Symptom Relief

The comprehensive treatment protocol includes:

  • Assessment with Dr. Kampers
  • Two initial sessions focused on patient history and preparation with Josh Dickson
  • Six weekly ketamine-assisted therapy sessions, each lasting two hours
  • Six weekly ketamine assisted integration therapy sessions, each lasting 50 minutes
  • Two review sessions with Dr Kampers following sessions 3 and 6 of Integration Therapy.

Treatment delivery methods

  • IV infusion or sublingual oral lozenges based on individual patient needs
  • IV infusions weekly for 6 weeks
    • Twice weekly for suicidal depression
  • Lozenges weekly in blocks of six for up to 30 sessions
    • Weekly Integration sessions utilizing EMDR therapy to process and enhance treatment outcomes.

Treatment sessions are conducted at two specialized locations in London

  • Zen Clinics for IV infusions
    • Knightsbridge
    • Hampstead Heath
  • Imperial Wharf for lozenge-based sessions.

Each facility has been carefully selected to provide a safe, supportive environment for this innovative therapeutic approach.

These programmes represent a significant advancement in the treatment of mental health conditions that have not responded adequately to traditional therapies.

The integration of EMDR with Ketamine Assisted Therapy offers a new pathway for healing and recovery.

There is a substantive evidenced based research base for the efficacy of stand-alone KAT and EMDR in the treatment of mental health conditions but augmenting KAT with EMDR deserves further attention in larger clinical trials.

This appears to be an effective and novel approach, with very favorable therapeutic outcomes and clinically, we have seen an 80% success rate to date.

About the Programme Leaders

  • I have been the Consultant Lead for the London based IV Ketamine Assisted Therapy Clinics for the last 2 years.

Josh Dickson is the founder and clinical director of Resurface (surf-therapy programmes for trauma resolution and building resilience), specializing in trauma and complex mental health conditions). He brings extensive experience as an EMDR Consultant. The programme operates under my medical supervision, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy with EMDR
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Josh Dickson MSc., SMMGP, FDAP (Acc.), EMDR (acc.)
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