Psilocybin Therapy in Portugal:
a safe space for your journey
Experience the healing power of nature’s medicine
What is
Psilocybin Therapy?
Ancient wisdom meets modern science
For centuries, psilocybin magic mushrooms have been used in sacred rituals across Mesoamerican cultures for healing and spiritual growth.
Today, modern science is confirming the powerful benefits of psilocybin therapy, showing how guided psilocybin sessions can help ease anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Whether you are seeking relief from mental health challenges or a deeper path of self-discovery, a psilocybin retreat offers a transformative space to begin your journey.
At Essentia, we respect the deeply-rooted cultural wisdom and guide you through this spiritual significant practice to have a truly transformative experience.
Why Choose Essentia?
Expert Guidance and Care for your psilocybin therapy
Our approach for private and group Psilocybin Retreats blends psychological expertise with somatic practices in a sacred ritual to support mind, body and spirit, creating a holistic experience.
We carefully design the set and setting to foster calmness, trust, and openness, allowing you to feel fully supported.
Based in Portugal, you can confidently explore your journey knowing your are well supported and taken care of.
How Does Psilocybin Therapy Work?
Comprehensive care that supports your entire journey
PREPARATION
These steps are designed to prepare you mentally, emotionally, and physically, ensuring you’re in the best possible state for your experience. It includes:
- Psychologist session
- Somatic exercises
- Guided meditations
- Support up to 4 weeks prior your journey
THE SESSION
Our approach is weaving ceremonial rituals with therapeutic techniques to guide your journey. Some highlights of the experiences are:
- Grounding practices
- Opening of the ceremonial space
- 6h medicine journey supported by sound and live instruments
- Vegetarian light dinner
INTEGRATION
Our team is always here for you and you’re never alone on this journey. We offer ongoing support to help you fully integrate the experience and create meaningful changes in your life.
- Integration and reflection calls
- Tool kit to find your unique way of integration
- Psychologist session
- Follow up and support emails for 6 months after your journey
Benefits of Psilocybin Therapy
for Mental Health and Personal Growth
Individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life seek our services for a variety of reasons. While psilocybin therapy may not be a universal remedy, the transformations we’ve observed are truly extraordinary. These “magic mushrooms” possess a remarkable ability to uncover your true desires, reveal hidden truths, and guide you toward enhanced clarity and purpose.
Unlocking the Unconscious Mind
Access Deeper Layers: Psilocybin allows you to explore layers of the unconscious that are often inaccessible, revealing insights about yourself and the world.
Expanded Perspectives: It fosters the emergence of new ideas and beliefs, helping you see beyond your familiar mental frameworks.
Enhancing Neuroplasticity
Rewiring the Brain: Psilocybin heightens neuroplasticity, enabling your brain to form new connections and break free from rigid neural patterns shaped by trauma.
Positive Change Opportunity: This process creates a window for positive change, facilitating the processing of repressed feelings and memories.
Integrating New Insights
Balanced Understanding: As you process your experiences, psilocybin assists in integrating fresh concepts, leading to a more flexible and balanced perspective on life.
Navigating Life Effectively: This integration supports a fully realized self, equipping you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.
Alleviating Trauma Symptoms
Healing Through Insight: Psilocybin therapy can alleviate symptoms associated with trauma, helping you break free from unhelpful patterns.
Path to Authenticity: By providing clarity and new insights, it guides you towards a more authentic way of being in the world.
Psilocybin Therapy has shown promising results in:
- Healing depression,
- Finding relief from persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
- Ease anxiety equipping individuals to better navigate life’s challenges.
- Improved emotional well-being and resilience
- Support in overcoming addiction
Psychological Support
Personalized guidance before and after your psilocybin therapy session
We collaborate with a highly experienced psychologists to provide expert support before and after your psilocybin ceremony.
Once you’ve decided that this is the right path for you, and after an in-depth medical screening, we’ll connect you directly with our psychologist. In these one-hour sessions, you will prepare for your journey on a psychological level and deepen the insights you uncover during your journey, helping you to fully integrate the experience into your daily life.
Any additional sessions with our psychologist are available upon request.
Ready to start your journey?
FAQs: Your Questions Answered
If you’re here reading this, the process has already begun.
Something in you is curious, maybe even quietly calling for change and that’s often the first sign of readiness.
The hesitation you feel right now is completely natural. Sometimes it’s not a “no” but simply fear showing up to protect you.
Fear isn’t something to get rid of. It’s something to listen to.
Try sitting with it instead of avoiding it. Write down what comes up: what exactly feels scary? Losing control, facing emotions, the unknown?
Ask yourself which part of you feels that fear, and what it might need to feel safe.
Breathe with it. The more you meet your fear with compassion, the more it softens.
Preparation also helps ease the nerves.
Take time to learn about the process, speak openly with your guide, and make sure the space feels safe and supportive. Clarity and trust create the foundation for a grounded experience.
Session lengths vary for each person. Typically, they last around 6 hours, though some may experience the effects of the mushrooms for a shorter or longer time.
We’ll be with you throughout the entire process, ensuring you have all the time and space you need during your session.
While it’s helpful to come with an intention, it’s best not to have specific expectations. You might hear stories from others that offer insight into their experiences, but remember that every journey is completely different. Even if you’ve done it before, your experience will bring you exactly what you need at this stage of your life. Trust that whatever arises during your session is precisely what you need at that moment.
We believe in viewing difficult experiences as challenges rather than “bad trips.” When approached with intention and the right support, psilocybin journeys can unveil insights and healing.
Our retreats are thoughtfully designed to create a safe environment where you can explore these challenges. Trust that every moment, even the difficult ones, serves a purpose in your growth. Our experienced facilitators are here to guide you, offering support during the psilocybin sessions and throughout the integration process
Determining if you’re a good fit for psilocybin therapy begins with our comprehensive preparation process. During the introductory call, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Together, we’ll explore your goals and experiences to ensure that this path aligns with your needs and aspirations. Your comfort and clarity are our top priorities, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Still got questions?