Alessia Chiappino

Overview

Physis Integration is a private practice in London run by Alessia Chiappino, an integrative and depth‑relational psychotherapist (MBACP). The practice combines depth‑oriented psychotherapy with preparation and integration support for people who have experienced or plan to experience psychedelic‑assisted therapies, plant‑medicine ceremonies or other expanded states of consciousness. Sessions are grounded in developmental, psychospiritual and somatic perspectives and aim to foster self‑awareness, authenticity and lasting growth.

People working with Physis Integration typically gain a deeper understanding of emotional patterns, behaviours and relationships. The practice emphasises building a strong therapeutic alliance and invites clients to explore thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and images as pathways to integrating insights from everyday life and non‑ordinary experiences. The overall style is reflective, respectful of cultural traditions and oriented toward sustainable change rather than quick fixes.

Best for

Physis Integration works with adults seeking individual psychotherapy, couples and partners looking to improve their relationships, and people preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences. The service may also support trainee or qualified counsellors seeking mentoring.

• Individuals experiencing relational difficulties, existential questions or a sense of being stuck
• Couples or partners, including non‑monogamous or queer relationships, wanting to explore communication and attachment dynamics
• People planning or integrating personal psychedelic work who require harm reduction, preparation and integration support

Approach

Alessia Chiappino draws on an integrative depth‑relational process that combines somatic attachment therapy, psychodynamic and developmental frameworks, and psychedelic harm reduction and integration. Sessions encourage clients to explore feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations, dreams and imagery, recognising the influence of early patterns on present‑day experiences. The aim is to cultivate a clearer, more integrated sense of self and to support durable change rather than symptom relief alone.

Psychedelic harm reduction and integration (PHRI) sessions offer psycho‑educational information and focus on careful preparation, set and setting, and thoughtful integration of insights from expanded states. These sessions do not involve administering psychedelic substances; instead they provide guidance for clients who have had or plan to have their own experiences with psilocybin, ayahuasca, MDMA or other entheogens. Somatic awareness and trauma‑sensitive practices are used to help clients regulate intense emotions and remain grounded.

Transpersonal and archetypal perspectives may be incorporated to support meaning‑making, and intergenerational and eco‑systemic contexts are acknowledged when relevant. Alessia weaves cultural humility into her work, informed by time spent with Indigenous communities and ongoing training in psychedelic‑assisted therapy.

Support

Support is offered through individual psychotherapy, relationship therapy and mentoring. Individual psychotherapy provides a confidential, compassionate space for exploring crises, long‑standing issues or self‑development. Relationship therapy welcomes diverse constellations, including non‑monogamous, polyamorous, queer and gender‑diverse partnerships, and focuses on communication patterns, unmet needs and attachment dynamics. Mentoring is available to trainee and qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and other healthcare providers seeking guidance in integrative and psychedelic‑informed work.

The therapeutic stance is warm, empathetic and non‑judgmental, underpinned by an anti‑discriminatory commitment and respect for cultural and relational differences. Sessions are trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware, with clear boundaries around safety and ethics: the practice does not supply psychedelic substances, does not conduct therapy while clients are under the influence and does not refer clients to illicit practitioners. Confidentiality is maintained, and professional memberships with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy guide the ethical framework.

Practical details

Physis Integration operates from Hackney, London. Prospective clients begin by completing an online contact form or emailing the practice. An initial consultation of about an hour serves as a psychological assessment to discuss concerns, goals and background and to determine whether to proceed with ongoing psychotherapy or integration work. This consultation is paid at the time of booking.

If both parties decide to continue, weekly sessions are offered. Individual psychotherapy is provided on a sliding‑scale fee, and relationship therapy has its own sliding‑scale. Sessions typically last one hour. The website does not specify online availability, so the practice should be assumed to operate in person at the listed location. Communication is in English.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.