To Begin
From first contact, we will schedule a call, from there meet up for an assessment at my office, at which time we will agree to move forward with six monthly sessions and a minimum of six integration sessions.
You may be able to become a weekly psychotherapy client, if you wish, and I have space. Otherwise we will find ad hoc appointment times for integration sessions each month.
If you have insurance that I accept, BCN, BCBS PPO and Priority Health, we will be able to bill the preparation/assessment session and all subsequent integration sessions.
The KAP session will be an out of pocket payment.
Next Steps
Once we agree to work together, we will schedule at least the first two KAP sessions. At this time you will be responsible for payment of 50% of the package. This is a non-returnable deposit for the six month package.
At this point I will make a referral to the prescribing doctor. They will contact you to set up a short, non-invasive, virtual Medical Exam. The cost of this exam is payable directly to the provider. This is not part of the package cost and I do not receive anything from this appointment.
The doctor will determine suitability and prescribe the medicine. The cost of the medicine is payable to the doctor also at point of service.
Deep Dive
6 KAP Journeys
Deepening your connection to the Self through six KAP journeys is an opportunity to provide yourself with a depth of psychedelic exploration that can provide insight, healing and growth along with a sustained period of integration.
The deep dive is for individuals who have a genuine desire and intent to know themselves deeply and are willing to invest in a sustained effort over a period of multiple months.
I will be fully present with you for each journey and provide supportive integration sessions throughout this several month long exploration.
What is a KAP Journey?
Prepare, Experience, Integrate.
Preparation
Preparation is an essential part of the process. For us to meet and connect prior to embarking is important. We'll discuss your hopes and goals, provide information, and build an alliance for our work together. My intention is to be as supportive as I can be for you and your journey.
Ketamine Session
I will be present throughout for the duration of your journey.
You will be in a comfortable and safe space where I will play music specially curated to provide a gentle support to your journey. Personal eye shades will be a offered to enable a deeper experience with less external distractions. All your needs for this experience have been considered so you can fully relax and journey.
Integration
Integration is key to all psychedelic journeys to help anchor any insights and bring whatever was gleaned into concrete reality.
Processing and externally symbolizing through journaling, drawing and other means can be a solid way of grounding oneself and working more fully with the material from the journey itself. I will be an ally in this endeavor and help facilitate this process with you.
Meet Hugh
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Being authentic is important to me. Holding space for you with acceptance and compassion to enable and empower you is important to me.
Collaborating with you, on your journey of healing is important to me, and it is an honor to be of service to another human being.
The Treatment Space
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Client Testimonial
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy with Hugh Ransley was an important complement to my other, more traditional, therapy. Hugh created a safe and supportive space to release myself to the experience of the medicine and was constantly present to assist during the experience, and also available before and after the experience to prepare and process. The therapeutic benefits that I experienced include more empathy for myself and others, improved relationships with my parents and loved ones, enhanced feelings of love and forgiveness, and more clarity about what is important in my life. The medicine itself has an interesting effect of giving you some separation from your ego and your body, creating an opportunity for self-reflection and learning, and also intention setting. My specific experience was in a small group setting, and while the ketamine experiences were largely individual while under the influence of the medicine, it was valuable to have other people to connect with and collaboratively process what we were experiencing. Hugh was very good at creating a productive space for both individual and group learning. I now view ketamine assisted psychotherapy as a useful modality for maintaining good mental health and a positive self image, especially when used with more traditional "talk therapy".
~ A Satisfied KAP Group Session Client