Sven Markus Richter

Sven Markus Richter provides expert harm reduction counseling, preparation, and integration support for individuals considering or having undergone psychedelic experiences in Germany. The practice emphasizes safety, mental and physical wellbeing, and awareness of both the potentials and risks associated with psychedelic use. The mission includes educating clients and facilitators to foster safer psychedelic journeys.

Overview

The service focuses on supporting those interested in psychedelics by offering thorough screening for risk factors, advice on medication interactions, and guidance on choosing safe settings. The practice also offers professional integration assistance following challenging psychedelic experiences to promote growth and positive development.

Best for

Psychedelic Therapies is suitable for individuals seeking safely to explore psychedelic experiences with professional support. It also caters to therapists and facilitators requiring expert medical and therapeutic consultation to ensure client safety and manage clinical risks.

– Clients interested in psychedelics needing screening and preparation
– Individuals requiring integration support after difficult experiences
– Therapists or facilitators seeking medical advice on exclusion criteria, risks, and risk mitigation

Approach

The approach combines medical expertise and knowledge of indigenous traditions alongside current research. Counseling includes harm reduction strategies before and after psychedelic experiences, preparation support for legal psychedelic experiences, and integration of difficult or challenging experiences. The provider offers collegial consultation for facilitators drawing on experience as a medical doctor and understanding of therapeutic and indigenous frameworks.

Qualifications

• Client-centered psychotherapy according to Rogers: Prof. Dr. Linden, IVB Berlin (2023)
• Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) according to Johnson: Christine Weiss, EFT Center Hannover (2022)
• Emotionally-focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Trauma: Leanne Campbell, Vancouver Island Center for Emotionally-Focused Therapy (2022)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Prof. Dr. Linden, IVB Berlin (since 2019)
• Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP): Veronika Gold, Polaris Institute, Frauke Nees and Dr. Mario Scheib (2022)
• Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Masterclasses: Working with Ayahuasca, Bufo, and Psilocybin, Atira Tan, Stephan Kerby, and Roger Lockshier (2023)
• Masterclass Facilitating 5-MeO-DMT/Bufo: Stephan Kerby (2024)
• Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for Complex PTSD: Prof. Dr. Neuner and Dr. Claudia Catani (2024)

Support

Support is provided through individual medical advice, ensuring mental and physical safety. Confidentiality, ethics, and an inclusive stance are integral. The practice assists clients in navigating challenging topics and helps facilitators uphold responsibility for client wellbeing throughout the psychedelic experience process.

Practical

Integration Therapy (50 min for €149 or 90 min for €269)

Typically, 6 to 10 sessions are needed, during which we will dedicate ample time to addressing your most important issues – tailored to your individual needs:

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