Bridging Worlds is designed for practitioners who are already holding, or preparing to hold, space around expanded states of consciousness. This includes (but isn’t limited to):

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy practitioners

• Clinicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and pastoral carers

• Somatic therapists and bodyworkers

• Group retreat facilitators

• Breathwork, movement, and earth-based practitioners

• Shamanic practitioners, energetic healers, and ceremonialists

If you are unsure whether your background is a good fit, you are welcome to apply and we can explore together during the interview process.

No formal psychedelic training is required, but some prior experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred:

• Clinical or therapeutic work 

• Somatic, trauma-informed, or body-based practice

• Ceremonial, shamanic, or earth-based facilitation

• Breathwork or other non-ordinary state modalities

We will ask you about your background in your application and interview so we can ensure the cohort feels cohesive and the training is an appropriate next step for you.

At present, there are no psychedelic therapy trainings formally endorsed or accredited by professional colleges such as RANZCP (Australia) or RCPsych (UK).

As such, Bridging Worlds is not:

• A clinical qualification

• A licence to offer psychedelic-assisted therapy

It is an experiential practitioner training that complements existing clinical training or apprenticeship by deepening your capacity to hold expanded states in trauma-informed, ethically grounded, and ceremonially literate ways.

You will receive a certificate of completion for Bridging Worlds, which some participants may be able to use as CPD/continuing education, depending on their professional body. We cannot guarantee accreditation but can provide documentation upon request.

Bridging Worlds is designed as a bridge, not a replacement:

• If you have psychedelic-assisted therapy training, this programme brings in the ceremonial, somatic, group, and earth-based dimensions.

• If you come from a ceremonial or shamanic background, it strengthens your clinical understanding, trauma-informed lens, and ethical/relational frameworks.

Rather than training you in one lineage or modality, we help you integrate the threads of your existing practice into a more coherent, ethical, and embodied way of working.

This programme is not Indigenous-led, and we name this clearly as part of our ethical responsibility.

We honour Indigenous and ancestral wisdom by:

• Being transparent about our own lineages and limits

• Not recreating or teaching closed or protected Indigenous ceremonies

• Inviting Indigenous and lineage-based teachers as guests, with clear boundaries around what is being shared

• Offering reciprocity, with a percentage of tuition directed toward Indigenous-led and ecological initiatives in the region

Q’ero ceremonies and other Indigenous practices within the immersion are received as acts of honouring and gratitude, not as training in those lineages.

Included in your investment:

• Six-month online training (12 live teaching modules + opening & closing sessions)

• Guest teachers, wisdom keepers, and ceremonial leaders

• Seven-day immersion in Peru’s Sacred Valley

• Twin-share accommodation during the immersion

• All group meals, ceremonies, workshops, and excursions during the retreat

• Access to recordings of online modules

• Certificate of completion

Not included:

• International and domestic flights to/from Cusco, Peru

• Transport from Cusco airport to our hotel in Cusco city centre

• Comprehensive travel and health insurance (mandatory)

• Any required visas or entry requirements for Peru

• Personal expenses, extra nights, or additional travel beyond programme dates

From August 2026 to January 2027, you can expect:

• Fortnightly 2-hour live online modules (12 total)

• Time between modules for self-practice, reflective work, and integration (approx. 2–3 hours per fortnight, depending on your engagement)

• A 7-day immersion in Peru (including travel days, you may wish to allow more time either side)

We ask participants to come prepared to prioritise these dates as much as possible, as the training is relational and cohort-based.

We understand that life and time zones can be complex.

• We ask that you attend at least 8 out of 12 workshop classes live, as this is important for group process and skills practice.

• All sessions will be recorded, and you will be expected to watch any missed modules and complete the reflection/practice tasks.

If you foresee major time-zone clashes or scheduling conflicts, please mention this in your application so we can discuss whether the programme is realistically manageable for you.

The Peru immersion is the heart of the training. It allows you to:

• Experience well-held Wachuma and Psilocybin ceremonies

• Learn directly from the land, the medicines, and experienced ceremonial practitioners

• Feel in your own body what it is to be safely guided through expanded states

• Integrate the clinical, somatic, relational, and ceremonial principles we explore online

We understand that everyone’s medical and psychological context is unique. Participation in ceremonies is always preceded by careful screening and individual conversations around safety and appropriateness.

We expect that most participants will come with an intention to take part in the ceremonies, as they are central to this training.

However:

• All medicine work is subject to comprehensive medical and psychological screening.

• If it becomes clear that ingesting the medicine is not appropriate or safe, you may still be able to attend the immersion and participate as a non-medicine participant, holding space and learning from the field. These decisions are made case-by-case, with safety coming first.

Because the training involves work with powerful entheogenic medicines and altered states, we carry out:

• A detailed medical history and medication review

• A psychological/psychiatric history

• Assessment of current stability, support networks, and ability to engage with integration

Certain conditions or medication combinations may mean that this training is not appropriate (for example, some psychotic spectrum conditions, untreated bipolar disorder, or specific cardiovascular issues).

• A non-refundable deposit of €1,500 is required to secure your place.

• The remaining tuition can be paid upfront or via an agreed payment plan.

• Because we are holding accommodation, retreat space, and long-term planning for a small cohort, refunds on fees paid (beyond the deposit) may only be available up to a certain date before the training begins and/or the Peru immersion.

We will provide a clear written refund and cancellation policy at the time of enrolment so you know exactly where you stand. If you have questions about this before applying, please reach out to us directly.

Please note: you can also pay in instalments

After your deposit is paid:

• We offer monthly instalment plans for the remaining balance, to be completed before the start of the Peru immersion.

• If you have specific financial circumstances you’d like us to consider (e.g. lower-income country, caring responsibilities), please mention this in your application.

Yes. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for under-represented applicants and those with genuine financial need, especially practitioners:

• From marginalised or historically excluded communities

• Working in community-based or low-resource settings

• Committed to bringing this work back to underserved populations

You can indicate your interest in scholarship support in your application form, and we will follow up with further questions if needed.

Many people joining will be able to count Bridging Worlds towards their CPD/CE requirements (depending on their governing body).

• We will provide a certificate of completion and can offer a programme outline and learning outcomes on request.

• It is your responsibility to check with your professional college or association whether this training meets their criteria.

In many countries, clinicians and practitioners are able to claim professional development, supervision, and training expenses as tax deductible when they are directly related to their work. We recommend checking with your tax advisor to confirm whether this training can be claimed as a deductible expense in your jurisdiction.