Lowdy Brabyn
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
validated
Professional Membership: UKCP
Location(s): Online
Hello. I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience of psychedelics, meditation, contemplative prayer, shamanic practices and breathwork. I am especially interested in
• the intersection of psychedelics, psychotherapy and spirituality
• the relationship between mystical experience and psychological healing
• the dance between personal healing and collective healing
I support and accompany people in both their preparation for and integration of psychedelic journeys, combining the roles of psychotherapist and spiritual companion or guide.
My primary psychotherapeutic modality is psychodynamic, and I draw on other approaches as therapeutically indicated, including existential, systemic, cognitive behavioural, transpersonal, and somatic. I work from the premise that we are intrinsically whole, not broken, and that during our lives we construct defensive strategies to protect us from emotional pain. These defences are ingenious solutions to difficulties we have encountered, but lead to trouble when they become rigid and habitual. Maintaining defences takes huge psychic effort, and moving beyond them can bring greater meaning, richness and intimacy to the experience of life.
I love working with people preparing for and integrating psychedelic experiences because I trust the power of these plants and compounds to accelerate our healing and help us return to our intrinsic wholeness.
• the intersection of psychedelics, psychotherapy and spirituality
• the relationship between mystical experience and psychological healing
• the dance between personal healing and collective healing
I support and accompany people in both their preparation for and integration of psychedelic journeys, combining the roles of psychotherapist and spiritual companion or guide.
My primary psychotherapeutic modality is psychodynamic, and I draw on other approaches as therapeutically indicated, including existential, systemic, cognitive behavioural, transpersonal, and somatic. I work from the premise that we are intrinsically whole, not broken, and that during our lives we construct defensive strategies to protect us from emotional pain. These defences are ingenious solutions to difficulties we have encountered, but lead to trouble when they become rigid and habitual. Maintaining defences takes huge psychic effort, and moving beyond them can bring greater meaning, richness and intimacy to the experience of life.
I love working with people preparing for and integrating psychedelic experiences because I trust the power of these plants and compounds to accelerate our healing and help us return to our intrinsic wholeness.