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Welcome to Aion Clinic

Medication-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant mental health and addiction

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Real Results for Real People

"Incredible team providing life-changing treatment - would highly recommend!"

Joe S
Substance Addiction
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"Dr Debidin is, by a very wide margin, the best psychologist with whom I have had the good fortune to work with. I am tremendously grateful to her for her sharply intelligent and deeply compassionate approach."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
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"I cannot recommend Aion Clinic highly enough - the communication was excellent from the beginning to end of the process, thank you!"

Karen S
Anxiety
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"The service provided at Aion was exceptional. This was my second KAP course, and the support that I received throughout was brilliant. I am now in a different place and very grateful to Aion for that."

Mick C
PTSD
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"I would recommend this treatment to anyone who has suffered long-term mental-health difficulties, because it has been the single most powerful form of support I have ever received. It has restored hope where I truly thought hope was lost. That is priceless."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
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"To anyone considering ketamine assisted therapy, you are in very safest hands with this highly experienced team - I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and caring environment."

Anonymous
PTSD
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"The care my daughter received from Matt, Laurie and Steve was warm and supportive whilst also very professional and the clinic provided a calm environment. We are delighted that we found the clinic as without doubt this is the treatment that has helped her the most."

Karen S
Anxiety
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"The structured approach and genuine compassion made all the difference. I can now live my life without constant panic. I am so grateful."

Barbara E
Depression
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"The treatment provided me a sense of perspective, calm, respite and relief after significant 'bottling up'. Communications were excellent and ongoing support and updates were exceptional."

Mick C
PTSD
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"I have experienced a significant improvement, noticeable to friends, colleagues, and family, in my mood, outlook, and indeed my cognitive function: people have commented that I seem in stronger shape than I did even last week."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
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"I have tried many services over the years. This is the first one where I felt truly understood and supported without judgement. Exceptional care."

Mick C
PTSD
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"The consultant psychiatrist and the individual therapist were highly experienced in all respects and were also patient and kind. Very reassuring."

Jane W
OCD
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"All staff of the clinic worked together to create an environment in which any nervousness I had about the treatment was met with calm poise and reassurance. It was an excellent experience."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
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"Amazing clinic! Very impressed with the organisation and the staff are all so lovely. Would really recommend. Thank you Aion!"

Charlotte S
Anxiety & Depression
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"Very friendly and professional service. Really great and transformative experience."

Harry S
Anxiety
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"Incredible team providing life-changing treatment - would highly recommend!"

Joe S
Substance Addiction
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"Dr Debidin is, by a very wide margin, the best psychologist with whom I have had the good fortune to work with. I am tremendously grateful to her for her sharply intelligent and deeply compassionate approach."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
aion logo

"I cannot recommend Aion Clinic highly enough - the communication was excellent from the beginning to end of the process, thank you!"

Karen S
Anxiety
google logo

"The service provided at Aion was exceptional. This was my second KAP course, and the support that I received throughout was brilliant. I am now in a different place and very grateful to Aion for that."

Mick C
PTSD
doctify logo

"I would recommend this treatment to anyone who has suffered long-term mental-health difficulties, because it has been the single most powerful form of support I have ever received. It has restored hope where I truly thought hope was lost. That is priceless."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
aion logo

"To anyone considering ketamine assisted therapy, you are in very safest hands with this highly experienced team - I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and caring environment."

Anonymous
PTSD
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"The care my daughter received from Matt, Laurie and Steve was warm and supportive whilst also very professional and the clinic provided a calm environment. We are delighted that we found the clinic as without doubt this is the treatment that has helped her the most."

Karen S
Anxiety
google logo

"The structured approach and genuine compassion made all the difference. I can now live my life without constant panic. I am so grateful."

Barbara E
Depression
aion logo

"The treatment provided me a sense of perspective, calm, respite and relief after significant 'bottling up'. Communications were excellent and ongoing support and updates were exceptional."

Mick C
PTSD
aion logo

"I have experienced a significant improvement, noticeable to friends, colleagues, and family, in my mood, outlook, and indeed my cognitive function: people have commented that I seem in stronger shape than I did even last week."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
aion logo

"I have tried many services over the years. This is the first one where I felt truly understood and supported without judgement. Exceptional care."

Mick C
PTSD
doctify logo

"The consultant psychiatrist and the individual therapist were highly experienced in all respects and were also patient and kind. Very reassuring."

Jane W
OCD
doctify logo

"All staff of the clinic worked together to create an environment in which any nervousness I had about the treatment was met with calm poise and reassurance. It was an excellent experience."

Sean C
Anxiety & Depression
doctify logo

"Amazing clinic! Very impressed with the organisation and the staff are all so lovely. Would really recommend. Thank you Aion!"

Charlotte S
Anxiety & Depression
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"Very friendly and professional service. Really great and transformative experience."

Harry S
Anxiety
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Why Choose Us?

We deliver tangible results to those where nothing else has worked:

Same-week mental-health assessment

Cohort Case Report: KAT Within a Community of Practice for Healthcare Providers with PTSD and Depression (2022)

Shannon Dames, Pamela Kryskow, Crosbie Watler et al

Start treatment within 2 weeks

CQC-registered expert clinical service

What We Do

We deliver an 8-week treatment programme, providing transformative experiences through our evidence-based protocol.

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Medication-Assisted Therapy Programme

Comprehensive medical assessment

8 week course

15 hours of treatment

£5000

per patient

We use dosing sessions to augment and accelerate progress made in talking therapy to deliver tangible results within 8 weeks for those most in need.

See Treatment Plan

Talking Therapy

7 sessions included in treatment

Dosing Sessions

4 sessions included in treatment

Eligibility: Who is this for?

We treat those most in need - in order to qualify you must have:

Clinical diagnosis of one of listed conditions

Anxiety

Anxiety

Depression

Depression

PTSD

PTSD

Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Substance Disorder

Substance Disorder

Tried more than one form of treatment for it

Low neurological or physical risk

Start treatment within
2 weeks from today

We take care to ensure each patient is suitable for our treatment, screening for eligibility criteria and risk factors.

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Submit self referral form

Complete our simple online referral form (~5 minutes) where we ask you to share basic health information about yourself and your case for our clinical team to review.

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Gather relevant documentation

In order to provide safe treatment we will need to see a copy of your GP Summary Care Record; with your consent, we are happy to request this on your behalf.

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Initial Medical Assessment

Once clinically reviewed, you are invited to a 1.5 hr session with our consultant psychiatrist to explore your case in detail and confirm that this is the right treatment for you.

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Experience tangible,
lasting results within 8 weeks

Our evidence-based approach combines transformative talking therapy with precise doses of treatment to facilitate therapeutic change and deliver life-changing experiences.

Clinically tested and validated

Evidence-based protocol

Delivered by expert clinical team

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Week 1 - 2
Foundational

We begin with two sessions of talking therapy, where we explore your targets for the programme and begin engaging with ACT therapy.

2 Talking Therapy sessions

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Week 3 - 6
Active

Dosing sessions are followed by talking therapy the next day to discuss and integrate experiences, supporting therapeutic change.

4 Dosing Sessions

4 Talking Therapy sessions

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Week 8
Reflective

Following a week's break to consolidate changes, we conclude with a final therapy session to review progress and plan next steps

1 Talking Therapy session

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Meet Our Team

Professional, quality care delivered by our highly experienced clinical team.

Our multidisciplinary team are some of the most experienced practitioners in the country, ensuring we deliver a safe and effective service for you.

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Matt is a consultant psychiatrist and group analytic psychotherapist with many years' experience across inpatient and community settings in the NHS, private and third sectors. He was previously the Medical Lead to Awakn's London clinic, which offered medication-assisted psychotherapy.

His approach is informed by the idea that many of the problems we experience, as well as the resources to improve these, can be found in our relationships with others.

Dr Matthew Liveras

Consultant Psychiatrist & Chief Medical Officer

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As Chief Executive Officer of Aion, Qasim is excited to change the perception around the field and deliver transformative experiences to those most in need.

Qasim is a qualified medical doctor, graduating from Imperial College London in 2019, with experience supporting large-scale strategic initiatives across a range of private and public health bodies, including NEOM and NHS. He has successfully helped found and launch several high-growth health startups to date.

Dr Qasim Ali

Chief Executive Officer

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Laurie is an experienced clinical psychologist. Laurie has worked as a lead therapist on clinical trials. She has a special interest in working with complex trauma, addictions and the use of psychedelic therapy to treat a range of mental health difficulties.

Laurie is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACPUK).

Dr Laurie Higbed

Lead Psychologist

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Mia is a forensic and clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 32 years of experience across multiple therapeutic models. Mia is licensed with the HCPC and brings a rich, integrative perspective informed by Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork.

Mia focuses on building skills for healthy psychological functioning, helping clients connect conscious and unconscious experience, express emotions effectively, and separate present reactions from unmet needs of the past.

Dr Mia Debidin

Lead Clinical Psychologist

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Lisa is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate specialising in cognitive, psychodynamic, behavioural and systemic approaches. She works with compassion, curiosity and containment to help people move through stuck patterns, limiting thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.

Her practice draws on CBT, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and somatic practices. Lisa is also a qualified yoga and bodywork practitioner, and is registered with the HCPC.

Dr Lisa Harvey

Psychotherapist

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As Clinic Manager, Laura brings an inclusive and patient-centric culture to Aion, ensuring we consistently delivering outstanding care to all our patients.

Laura brings operational, strategic, and regulatory expertise to Aion, with over 22 years of experience in substance misuse services across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Her significant experience in managing the most vulnerable patients in a sensitive, considerate manner, ensures our patients feel comfortable and safe throughout.

Laura Gallagher

Clinic Manager

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Fardijah is an Integrative Art Psychotherapist with over 20 years in the therapeutic field. She is experienced in several areas, including trauma, addiction and domestic violence.

Fardijah holds a certificate from CIIS, which includes the MAPS MDMA Therapy Training. Fardijah is registered with the HCPC and holds a Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology, Psychoanalytic and Observational Studies, and Integrative Art Psychotherapy.

Fardijah Treacher-Morley

Psychotherapist

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Abi is an Integrative Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. Her approach draws on a multitude of theories and techniques, adapting to the unique needs of each client, with a special interest in parts work and helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves.

Abi holds a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Practice and a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy. She is accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Abi Dewing

Psychotherapist

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Lisa Marie is a BABCP-registered CBT psychotherapist with an MSc in Addiction Studies from King's College London, where she also conducted clinical research. Her background spans the NHS, private practice, and interdisciplinary health research at UCL and the United Nations.

She works collaboratively and person-centredly, using ACT and mindfulness to support clients navigating depression, addiction, trauma, and long-term health conditions — helping them turn new insights into lasting, meaningful change.

Lisa-Marie Koppl-Hurwitz

Psychotherapist

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Lorelei is a BACP accredited therapist with a Masters in psychological trauma, working primarily from a humanistic and somatic approach. She has served as lead therapist on several clinical trials, bringing specialist expertise to Aion's work.

Her practice draws on person-centred therapy, gestalt, ACT, and a range of trauma-informed interventions — adapted flexibly and holistically to each individual's unique needs and journey.

Lorelei Green

Psychotherapist

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Carol is a BABCP and IPT UK accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an Interpersonal Psychotherapist. She began her career as a mental health social worker working with more severe and enduring mental health conditions. She has experience working for the NHS in both Primary and Secondary Care Settings.

Carol is passionate about exploring alternative therapy models, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS). She has received training in MDMA Assisted Therapy via MAPS.

Carol Lawrence

Psychotherapist

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Steven is an experienced clinical psychologist and qualified clinical supervisor with over 14 years of experience, specialising in substance misuse and complex trauma.

His collaborative approach draws on ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and DBT to build psychological flexibility — helping clients develop a shared understanding of their difficulties and work towards a life aligned with what truly matters to them.

Steven Ford

Psychotherapist

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Dominic is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and mindfulness teacher with 20+ years experience working in the NHS and privately, supporting clients with common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.

He primarily uses third-wave CBT approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy and other mindfulness-based approaches. He is an accredited member of the BABCP and has post-graduate training in Interpersonal Therapy, with his own meditation practice for over 20 years.

Dominic Riches

Psychotherapist

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Steve is a highly experienced nurse with over 30 years in both general and psychiatric healthcare. He has worked across NHS and private sectors, bringing expertise from diverse settings including community mental health, drug and alcohol services, trauma care.

Known for his holistic and compassionate approach, Steve specialises in supporting individuals through complex mental health and addiction challenges.

Steve Harper

Lead Nurse

Our Centre For Healing

Our clinic is designed to help create a calm, relaxing environment for your treatment. We are located in the heart of Islington, around 5 minutes from Angel station in London.
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Find us at 384 City Road, Islington, London,
EC1V 2QA.

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