PTSD Treatment
Step out of the shadow of trauma. A different pathway for PTSD and Complex PTSD.
For trauma-related conditions where standard treatment alone hasn’t been enough. Whether the trauma was a single event or sustained over years, the underlying neurology is similar — the brain’s threat system stays switched on long after the danger has passed. Our consultant-led IV ketamine programme in London is delivered following individual medical and psychiatric assessment. Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
- The Science
How ketamine is thought to act in trauma-related conditions
Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Quiets the Overactive Threat System
Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Restores Prefrontal Regulation
Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Reduces Intrusion & Hyperarousal
Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Opens a Window of Neuroplasticity
Proposed mechanisms are under investigation; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Outcomes are monitored using validated clinical measures.
- The Programme
What treatment actually looks like.
Every step is consultant-led. Every session is monitored. Trauma work asks for a careful, calibrated pace — and that’s exactly how we plan it.
Consultant Assessment
A consultant psychiatrist reviews your trauma history, current symptoms, and any prior treatment (EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, medication). We screen for anything that would make treatment unsafe and take baseline measures on validated PTSD scales (PCL-5, NSESSS) so we can track your response objectively.
Preparation
You’ll fast for 4–6 hours before your session and arrange transport home. On arrival you’re settled in a private treatment room — dim lighting, quiet, comfortable — before your consultant confirms the plan with you.
IV Infusion
Ketamine is delivered intravenously over 40–60 minutes at a subanaesthetic dose, titrated to your weight and response. Heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation are monitored throughout by a consultant anaesthetist.
Recovery & Debrief
You’ll rest for 30–60 minutes as the acute effects wear off. Before you leave, we debrief the session — what came up, how it felt — and confirm the plan for the days ahead. Trauma work benefits from careful integration.
The Programme & Follow-Up
A full course is typically 8–12 sessions across 6–12 weeks, with daily WhatsApp check-ins between visits. Response varies between patients; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
- Trauma-Related
PTSD & Complex PTSD.
For trauma-related conditions where standard treatment alone hasn’t been enough. Whether the trauma was a single event or sustained over years, the underlying neurology is similar — the brain’s threat system stays switched on long after the danger has passed.
Who this is for
- Diagnosed PTSD or Complex PTSD — including those whose C-PTSD involves emotional dysregulation, identity disturbance, or relational difficulties
- Persistent flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
- Hypervigilance that interferes with daily life
- Emotional numbness, dissociation, or difficulty with relationships
- Veterans, emergency-services personnel, survivors of abuse, or those exposed to chronic stress
- Tried EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or other treatments without lasting change
How we help
A typical course is 8–12 sessions across 6–12 weeks. Response varies between patients; evidence and expected response differ by condition.
Consultant-led from day one
Your treatment is planned and delivered by a consultant psychiatrist and consultant anaesthetist — not delegated to junior clinicians.
Trauma-informed monitoring
Daily WhatsApp check-ins and validated scales let your consultant see how you're responding between sessions — and adjust the plan for a condition that responds unevenly.
A programme paced for trauma
PTSD responds more slowly than depression. A typical course is 8–12 sessions across 6–12 weeks, with boosters timed to how long your response holds.
Let the past finally become the past.
If EMDR, trauma-focused CBT or medication haven’t given you lasting change, the next step is a short eligibility check or a free, no-pressure call with our team.
IV ketamine is an unlicensed (off-label) prescription treatment for PTSD and Complex PTSD. It is not approved by the MHRA, FDA or NICE for this indication. Response varies between patients, side effects and risks are possible, and long-term outcomes remain uncertain. Treatment is delivered following individual medical and psychiatric assessment, and each treatment session is administered by a consultant.