Reality Switches: A Salon on DMT and the Extended State
In this salon, we open a space for clinicians, researchers, and curious practitioners to engage with one of the most enigmatic compounds known to neuroscience and mysticism alike: N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, or DMT.
Endogenously produced and structurally simple, DMT is often dubbed “the spirit molecule” for its capacity to launch users into immersive, high-entropy states—experiences often described not just as visual or emotional, but as interdimensional. Unlike psilocybin or LSD, the standard DMT trip—when smoked or vaped—lasts only 10–20 minutes. Yet in that brief window, people report full contact experiences with entities, architectures, and entire non-human realities.
While much attention has been paid to its mystical and metaphysical implications, we now stand at the frontier of a scientific deepening: DMTx, or extended-state DMT.
This new protocol, pioneered by thinkers like Dr. Andrew Gallimore and building on the early research of Dr. Rick Strassman, involves administering DMT via IV infusion to sustain the experience—not as a peak, but as a plateau. This creates the possibility of a prolonged, stable entry into these extraordinary states—turning flashes of the ineffable into navigable terrains.
We believe now is the time for the clinical and therapeutic community to engage this topic seriously—not as hype, but as inquiry. We’ll explore:
What distinguishes DMT from other psychedelics—both chemically and experientially.
What DMTx is, how it works, and what it could mean for psychotherapy, neuroscience, and consciousness studies.
The psychological, ontological, and ethical questions raised by potentially spending hours in states that collapse our understanding of self, space, and time.
We will also consider:
What kind of preparation would be needed for extended-state sessions.
How clinicians can participate in the integration of such radically destabilising experiences.
Whether existing paradigms of “healing” and “therapy” are even appropriate frameworks for what DMTx may reveal.
This is not a trip report circle or a celebration of novelty.
It’s a space to explore a serious question:
What do we do when our tools take us beyond the limits of our maps?
About the Salon
This is an informal, invite-only gathering for like-minded clinicians exploring the intersection of neuroscience, therapy, and altered states of consciousness. We foster deep, candid discussions in a space that values intellectual rigour, humility, and curiosity.
Our goal is to create a supportive community where practitioners can challenge, consult, and collaborate—without pretence or dogma. Conversations often begin with psychedelics but evolve into broader, more enriching discussions.
This isn’t a clinical case conference, nor is it an esoteric free-for-all. We strike a balance between evidence-based practice and the ineffable, between rigorous thought and open-hearted exploration.
Event Details
📍 Location: West Perth office – 1121 Hay Street
🚗 Parking: Plenty of on-street parking available at this time
⏳ Time: 6 pm - 7.30 pm. Please aim to arrive on time. We have a hard stop at 7:30 PM, but late arrivals are welcome.
🥂 Food & Drinks: Feel free to bring a small plate or non-alcoholic drinks to share.
We want you to feel at home—because the best conversations happen when people feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves.
Invitation & Community
While invite-only, we welcome trusted attendees to vouch for new members who might bring a unique perspective. There’s no requirement to be a mental health professional—our discussions span diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skill sets. What matters is an ability to think independently and engage in nuanced, meaningful dialogue.
To stay in the loop, text 0493 081 616 to join our WhatsApp group, where we share meeting notes.
A Note on Responsible Discussion
We do not condone or support illicit or irresponsible substance use. Psychedelics may be a jumping-off point for discussion, but our focus is on thoughtful, professional, and personally enriching conversations.
Join us for an evening of insight, camaraderie, and shared responsibility in shaping the future of this space.
About Us
Niall Campbell is a psychotherapist specialising in clinical hypnosis and psychedelic integration therapy. He has worked with high-functioning adults and children with complex behavioural presentations, volunteered at Synthesis (a leading legal psychedelic retreat), and hosted The Mind Manifest podcast, interviewing international experts on consciousness and personal growth. He now focusses on executive and creative coaching, working with clients to support them to live their most rich, full and meaningful lives.
Hannah Courtauld is a clinical psychologist with experience as a chief triage psychologist at a major European psychedelic retreat. Trained in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, she integrates Jungian, somatic, and mindfulness approaches, focusing on deep emotional healing.