Comprehensive Psychedelic Training
& Certification

Rooted in Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration
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Why preparation and integration?

Embodiment in a disembodied world
Preparation and integration aren’t extras, they’re the container. In a disembodied world, embodiment becomes the most radical act. Without grounding insight into the body and daily life, even the most profound experience can dissolve into abstraction.

At the heart of our practice is the Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration method. Engaging with images, memories, and emotions as they arise and working with the body. This approach helps you guide others to develop the inner resources needed to hold space for psychedelic experiences, not just with knowledge, but with a sense of meaning and ownership. It’s not about fixing or interpreting, it's about learning to navigate and be in relationship with what arises.
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Our Offerings

Foundations
A self-paced online course in psychedelic preparation, ethics, and safety. Learn the essentials of eight key medicines and how to support others with clarity, care, and informed practice. Designed for professionals and those exploring this path. The course also includes tools for assessing readiness, navigating contraindications, and introducing integration as an ongoing, embodied process.
Immersive Retreat
A six-day, in-person retreat focused on Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration. Through guided practice, dreamwork, and somatic inquiry, participants deepen their capacity to guide others with presence, precision, and care. Held in a supportive group setting, the retreat offers direct experience in working with the imaginal body, where memory, emotion, and transformation meet. 
Full Certification
an in-depth training program in psychedelic integration and preparation, grounded in the Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration method. Designed for professionals and dedicated practitioners, it combines theory, practice, and mentorship to prepare you for meaningful, ethical work in this emerging field.

Facilitators

Dr. Katherine Lawson

Founder of the school and creator of the certification



Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. Recognised as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lawson blends modern psychology, ancient traditions, and personal insight to create holistic frameworks for healing.

Motivated by her own life experiences as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated early childhood trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. Lawson founded this program to empower others with the tools needed to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences safely and ethically. Her mission is to make psychedelic healing accessible and transformative for practitioners, clients, and communities alike.

Johanna Sopanen

Master of Arts in Depth Psychology



Johanna is a scholar and facilitator specialising in psychedelics and Depth Psychology. Grounded in symbolic thinking and altered states, she works both online and in person, blending creativity, ritual, and ethical psychedelic practice.

Tess Brady

Honours Degree in Psychology



Tess Brady is a psychology graduate and future psychotherapist committed to helping clients prepare for and integrate altered state experiences. She offers a compassionate, uplifting space to uncover deeper meaning and weave learning into daily life.
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DR. Katherine Lawson
Founder of the school and creator of the certification
Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. Recognised as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lawson blends modern psychology, ancient traditions, and personal insight to create holistic frameworks for healing. Motivated by her own life experiences as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated early childhood trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. Lawson founded this program to empower others with the tools needed to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences safely and ethically. Her mission is to make psychedelic healing accessible and transformative for practitioners, clients, and communities alike.This program has already impacted numerous students, equipping them to support others through the profound and often complex process of psychedelic healing. With Dr. Lawson’s leadership, the program is paving the way for a new era of integrative and sustainable mental health care. With Dr. Lawson’s leadership, the program is paving the way for a new era of integrative and sustainable mental health care.
Johanna Sopanen
Master of Arts in Depth Psychology
Johanna is a scholar and facilitator specializing in psychedelics and Depth Psychology. Grounded in symbolic thinking and altered states, she works both online and in person, blending creativity, ritual, and ethical psychedelic practice.
Tess Brady
Honours degree in psychology
Tess Brady is a psychology graduate and future psychotherapist committed to helping clients prepare for and integrate altered state experiences. She offers a compassionate, uplifting space to uncover deeper meaning and weave learning into daily life.
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