Clinical MDMA-assisted therapy
A two-part, 122-hour training pathway for clinicians preparing to safely offer MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, grounded in trauma care, patient advocacy, and supervised experiential learning.
What this training prepares you for
You will learn to deliver MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for trauma and complex mental health conditions, from assessment and preparation through dosing and long-term integration.
- Assess and advocate for patients in medical need using TheraPsil's protocols and inclusion criteria.
- The legal landscape for psychedelic medicine in Canada, including Health Canada approvals and SAP applications.
- MDMA neuropharmacology, medication interactions, and contraindications for safe, trauma-focused care.
- Preparing the therapy space, selecting music, and the roles of primary and secondary therapists in dosing sessions.
- Facilitating preparation, dosing, and integration with safety, trauma awareness, and long-term follow-up.
- Equity, identity, and implicit bias, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in MDMA therapy.
Practitioners preparing for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy across mental health, medical, and supportive care contexts, including:
- Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses
- Physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners
- Naturopathic doctors, paramedics, and death doulas
- Recognized spiritual or pastoral counsellors in trauma-informed or end-of-life care
Preference is given to applicants with prior psychedelic training and those who have completed TheraPsil's psilocybin fundamentals.
Training FAQWhy train with TheraPsil
Built on years of patient advocacy and clinical work, this program bridges emerging science, the realities of access in Canada, and the skills clinicians need to safely offer MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
Learn an MDMA-assisted psychotherapy protocol that centres complex trauma, patient rights, and careful clinical assessment, informed by current research and real patient stories.
Train in a program dedicated specifically to MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, developed for real-world clinical and regulatory contexts, with direct links to patient advocacy.
Move from didactic learning into supervised experiential routes and clinical supervision, with access to our Psychedelic Therapy Directory and a growing community of colleagues.
Choose the format that fits
All fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to tax. Cohorts run online and in person through the year.
The core curriculum, Units 1 to 10. Choose live online over two weekends or a four-day in-person seminar (cohort dependent). Includes small-group learning, required readings and webinars, with experiential and supervision pathways available separately.
A six-day intensive in British Columbia that includes experiential pathways. Supervision for Unit 12 is arranged separately, with individual and group options through our training portal.
MDMA training in action
A CBC News feature filmed during the inaugural MDMA training in British Columbia, documenting supervised, trauma-informed learning and why this work calls for careful training and clear standards.
The segment captures clinicians learning within a supervised, relational setting, alongside expert commentary on why MDMA-assisted psychotherapy calls for careful training, ethical boundaries, and accountability.
Training beyond the classroom
Our approach includes experiential education as one part of preparing clinicians for psychedelic-assisted therapy. Supervised experiential pathways are discussed with eligible applicants as part of the broader training journey.
Steps to join the program
Three steps, with a real person behind every email. If you are unsure which option fits, our team will help you decide.
Submit your online application
Share your professional background, current practice, and preferred cohort, and note your interest in the online didactic, the in-person intensive, and experiential options.
Meet with our training team
Join a short interview to confirm entrance requirements, clarify your goals, and discuss timelines for didactic training, experiential routes, and supervision.
Confirm your place and prepare
Once accepted, you register and join our Community of Care and Practice, where pre-reading, webinars, logistics, and community engagement live ahead of your cohort.
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