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Anam Cara Centre

We develop training, clinical and cultural retreat pathways for tomorrow’s compassionate, ethical, and skilled psychedelic therapists.

Our flagship program in psychedelic-assisted therapy bridges the art and science of healing

Certificate of Psychedelic and Contemplative Therapies (CPACT)
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Words from our students

The CPACT course with Lani and Melissa has been a great journey. Not only are they great women but as a medical professional, their knowledge and experience have provided me with science-based information that takes this course to a whole new level. I highly recommend it. 
Natalia Gutierrez Ramirez 
General Practitioner
Lani and Melissa are passionate individuals, who are dedicated to bringing a broad and deep knowledge-base to their students, with a human touch. I can recommend their training to anyone who wants to develop an informed and embodied approach to altered state work.
John Andreadis
Mental Health Social Worker 
Their unique blend of skills: Lani's clinical expertise and Melisa's holistic approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of assisted psychedelic therapy. They provide evidence-based guidance and practical tools to navigate this emerging field with confidence and care. Their ability to integrate science, safety, and the power of human connection makes this course stand out.  Whether you're a healthcare professional or passionate about psychedelic-assisted healing, this course offers invaluable insights to enhance your practice and personal growth. Highly recommended! 
Simba Chipadza
Nurse 

Meet our team

Dr. Alana (Lani) Roy

Co-Founder and Director of Anam Cara, 
Founder of Signs of Life Psychology, AMAPP Chair, Psychologist, Social Worker, Therapist
Program Director and Lead Facilitator

Melissa Warner

Co-Founder and Director of Anam Cara, Psychedelic Medicine Integration Coach, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Program Director and Lead Facilitator

Dr. Llew Lewis

Honorary Clinical Fellow at the Australian National University, Principal Investigator at the Australian National University Medical School, Psychiatrist
Lead Clinical Advisor

Jean-Luc Alde

Clinical Psychology Researcher - Investigating nature-based interventions & consciousness studies at Monash University
TBC

Gianna Manzini

Organisational Development Consultant, Registered Psychologist, Coach, Transpersonal Psychology Master’s Student
Course Coordinator

Dr. Orit Holtzman

Cannabis & Functional Medicine Expert, Authorised Cannabis Prescriber, President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP)
Lead Cannabis Prescriber and Integrative Medicine Lecturer

Anthony Olsen

Holotropic Breathwork Practitioner, Psychotherapist
Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator

Lana Sciberras

Clinical Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
Lecturer

Alex De Foe

Consciousness Research & Psychedelic Studies, Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Consciousness Studies, Lecturer at Monash University, Associate Editor at the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, Board Member of the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research
Lecturer

Ella Shannon

Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexologist, EMDR Practitioner
Lecturer

Dr. Anthony Helman

General Practitioner, General Practitioner Supervisor, and Psychedelic Psychotherapist
Lecturer

Dr. Rosalind Watts

External/Independent Integration Specialist, Clinical Psychologist, Co-Founder of ACER Integration
Representative of ACER Integration Elective 

Michele Maselli
(Mickey Space)

Yoga & Breathwork Instructor, Qualified Gita Yoga Teacher and Yin Yoga Teacher, Founder of Sparkly Yoga
Facilitator of Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Pranayama Breathwork Teacher Training Electives

Lily of the Herbs

Herbalism & Somatic Therapy Herbalist, Bodyworker, and Educator
Herbalism Elective Facilitator

Maria Alejandra Gonzalez Bueno

Biomedicial Scientist, Researcher
Spanish Interpreter for Peru Cultural Immersion Elective

First Nations Curanderos of the Ashanika linage

Piompiri Healing Centre in Pucallpa, Peru
Curanderos for Peru Cultural Immersion Elective

Neil Markey

Retreat Facilitator Co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats
Representative for Beckley Medicine-Assisted Retreat Elective

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