PsyAccess
Ketamine / KAPPending re-verificationHospital-route model

Liminal Minds

Portugal

Treatment & access

  • Treatments offeredKetamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) · Antidepressant infusion therapy (rapid-acting antidepressant administered intravenously under medical supervision) · Psychiatry consultations · Individual psychotherapy · Art therapy · ADHD and autism assessment and intervention (including psychological assessment for adult ADHD) · EMDR therapy · DBT and third-wave therapies · Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) · Harm reduction psychotherapy · Nutrition for mental health · Mindful eating (MB-EAT), individual and group · Occupational therapy · Family therapy · Couples therapy · Psychedelic preparation (mindfulness and nutrition modules) · Post-psychedelic support (group psychedelic integration, support for post-psychedelic difficulties) · Therapeutic groups (emotional regulation/MBT, Open Dialogue, harm reduction, MB-EAT, mindfulness and compassion, chemsex support)
  • Access routeprivate_pay
  • Price informationPrices not published on the provider's website. Per the clinic's website, an introductory 10-15 minute phone call with the clinical director is free of charge.
  • Phone+351 935 924 605
  • Websitehttps://liminalminds.pt

About this provider

Liminal Minds is a private clinic in the Lisbon area (Miraflores, Algés) offering psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted treatment, registered with the Portuguese health regulator ERS. Its psychedelic programme has two modalities: Antidepressant Infusion Therapy, a medically focused intravenous protocol for rapid symptom relief in resistant depression, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which combines dosing sessions with preparation and integration psychotherapy over a course of typically one to three months. Dosing takes place at partner São João de Deus facilities in Carnaxide and Alvalade under medical supervision. The team of around 17 professionals includes eight psychiatrists, psychologists, an art therapist, a nutritionist and an occupational therapist, and runs several therapeutic groups.

Services & programs

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)Integrative psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: pre-treatment medical and psychiatric evaluation, a minimum of 2 preparation sessions, typically 4 dosing sessions (medication given intramuscularly or intravenously under medical supervision, with a therapist present throughout) alternating with 4 integration sessions, and a reassessment consultation; a full course typically lasts 1-3 months. Not published
  • Antidepressant Infusion TherapyMedically focused protocol using a rapid-acting antidepressant neuromodulator administered intravenously under medical supervision, aimed at fast symptom relief in treatment-resistant depression; typically an initial cycle of 4 sessions over 2-3 weeks, with effects lasting weeks to months. Not published
  • Psychiatry consultationsAssessment, symptom stabilization and follow-up by the clinic's psychiatrists, in person or online. Not published
  • Individual psychotherapyOne-to-one psychotherapy with clinical psychologists and psychotherapists. Not published
  • Targeted therapies (EMDR, DBT, MBT, harm reduction psychotherapy)Specialised interventions including EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy and third-wave therapies, mentalization-based therapy, and harm reduction psychotherapy for substance use without mandatory abstinence. Not published
  • Neurodivergence services (ADHD and autism)Psychiatric consultation, psychological assessment for adult ADHD, and psychological intervention for ADHD and autism. Not published
  • Integrative health servicesNutrition for mental health, individual mindful eating (MB-EAT), occupational therapy and art therapy. Not published
  • Family and couples therapySystemic work with couples and families using a horizontal, inclusive method in which every member's voice is heard. Not published
  • Psychedelic preparation and integrationDedicated modules of mindfulness for psychedelic preparation and nutritional optimisation, plus post-psychedelic follow-up including group psychedelic integration and support for post-psychedelic difficulties. Not published

Programs & studies

ProgramKindStatus
Emotional Regulation (MBT) group
Based on mentalization-based therapy; recommended internationally for borderline personality disorder, emotional instability and interpersonal difficulties.
Therapeutic groupOpen to new patients
Open Dialogue
Activates a support network through Open Dialogue meetings with radical transparency where all voices count.
Crisis support for individuals and familiesOpen
Navigating the Urge
Based on harm reduction psychotherapy; a space to work on substance use without mandatory abstinence, learning to manage cravings.
Therapeutic group (harm reduction)Open to new patients
Mindful Eating Training (MB-EAT) group
Certified international Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training programme addressing emotional hunger and the relationship with food and body.
Therapeutic groupOpen to new patients
Mindfulness & Compassion group
Focused on cultivating a gentle inner voice to reduce harsh self-criticism and anxiety.
Therapeutic groupListed
Chemsex support group
Specialised, affirmative support group focused on pleasure management, risk reduction and mental well-being.
Therapeutic groupListed
Group Psychedelic Integration
Group format for integrating psychedelic experiences; also individual support for post-psychedelic difficulties.
Group programmeAvailable

Facilities & languages

  • Facilities
    • Consultations: Edifício Atlas IV, Av. José Gomes Ferreira 15, 3rd floor J, 1495-139 Miraflores (Algés), next to the Jardim dos Incensos
    • Treatments: Instituto São João de Deus - Carnaxide, Av. João Paulo II 29, 2790-249 Carnaxide
    • Treatments: Clínica São João de Deus, Rua António Patrício 25, 1749-098 Alvalade, Lisbon
    • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-20:00
    • Registered with the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority (ERS): registration E179263, licence 26275
  • LanguagesWebsite available in Portuguese and English.
  • TeamTeam of around 17 professionals: eight psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, an art therapist, a clinical nutritionist and an occupational therapist. Co-founded by psychiatrists João Costa Ribeiro (clinical director) and José Ramos, and occupational therapist Adriana Santos. The team directory can be filtered by specialty, including psychedelic therapy and LGBTQ+ contexts.

Common questions

How much does treatment cost and what is included?

The clinic does not publish treatment prices online; fees are discussed directly when booking. A 10-15 minute introductory phone call with the clinical director, Dr. João Costa Ribeiro, is free of charge. Under the KAP cancellation policy, appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice are subject to a fee of 50% of the price of the scheduled consultation or treatment, with exceptions possible for documented emergencies.

Is treatment covered by insurance or public services?

Liminal Minds is a private clinic registered with the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority (ERS registration E179263, licence 26275); patients book and arrange care directly with the clinic. For infusion or KAP treatment, patients are asked to keep their current psychiatric or psychological follow-up, and the clinic coordinates with the patient's own psychiatrist or therapist throughout.

How do I start, and do I need a referral?

No referral is required: patients can book a free 10-15 minute introductory phone call with the clinical director, request an evaluation consultation directly (in person or online), or send a message via the website, phone (+351 935 924 605) or email (info@liminalminds.pt). For psychedelic treatments, patients must currently reside in Portugal and have a stable social support network; the only exception is maintenance infusion sessions for travellers who attend regularly.

How does a course of treatment flow?

KAP starts with a medical and psychiatric pre-treatment evaluation, followed by at least 2 preparation sessions (optional mindfulness and nutrition modules), then typically 4 dosing sessions alternating with 4 integration sessions, ending with a reassessment consultation; the full course usually takes 1-3 months. During dosing sessions the medication is administered intramuscularly or intravenously under medical supervision, with a therapist present throughout and sensory supports such as music or eye masks. Infusion Therapy follows a shorter cycle, typically 4 intravenous sessions over 2-3 weeks.

Can I continue my current medication and psychotherapy?

Yes, in most cases the treatment is compatible with usual psychiatric medication, and keeping a current antidepressant may even enhance the initial therapeutic effect; benzodiazepines and lamotrigine may require adjustment, decided with the psychiatrist. Continuing an existing psychotherapy is recommended, and the clinic maintains contact with the patient's therapist with authorisation. Alcohol and non-prescribed psychoactive substances should be avoided for 48 hours before and after each dosing session.

Looking at alternatives? In Portugal, esketamine (Spravato) has been available through hospital services since 2025 for treatment-resistant depression; private ketamine-assisted therapy is a separate, self-pay route.

Verification

This record was verified previously and is awaiting its scheduled re-check against the registry.

  • License / registryPublic trial registry (ClinicalTrials.gov / EU CTIS)
  • Sourcehttps://liminalminds.pt
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