Bavarian Society for Psychedelia
Interdisciplinary platform for psychotherapy, therapeutic innovation, education, and scientific exchange.
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About the company
The Bavarian Society for Psychedelics is an interdisciplinary society dedicated to psychedelic research, psychedelic-assisted therapeutic approaches, and their responsible scientific and clinical advancement.
The Society brings together insights from psychotherapy, psychiatry, and neuroscience with clinical experience, modern therapeutic methods, and professional educational programs. At its core is a scientifically grounded, evidence-based, and ethically responsible approach to psychedelic substances and their potential role in mental health care and therapeutic innovation.
A particular focus is placed on promoting and advancing psychedelic research and psychedelic-assisted therapeutic approaches. The Bavarian Society for Psychedelics aims to deepen scientific knowledge in this field, strengthen professional and interdisciplinary exchange, and help establish the conditions necessary for safe, evidence-based, and responsible clinical application.
The Society’s goal is to build an international network of professionals in psychotherapy and psychiatry, scientists, researchers, physicians, clinics, and other institutions. Through collaboration, knowledge transfer, and professional dialogue, the Society seeks to support the development of modern, integrative, and human-centered approaches to mental health care and to contribute to the advancement of innovative therapeutic methods.
The Society’s geographical focus is on Germany, Austria, and Hungary. At the same time, the Bavarian Society for Psychedelics sees itself as part of an international scientific and clinical network, fostering professional exchange and collaboration across national and disciplinary boundaries.
Integrative therapy
The therapeutic work is based on scientifically sound psychotherapeutic methods as well as on differentiated psychiatric diagnostics and guideline-oriented treatment.
The focus is on individually tailored treatment concepts, a reliable therapeutic relationship and the responsible integration of modern therapeutic methods.
The practice structure “Temple of the Soul” combines clinical experience, scientific foundation and psychotherapeutic continuity in a professional and quality-oriented framework.
Therapeutic Innovation
The society provides information about augmented psychotherapeutic methods that can be used within the framework of structured psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment concepts.
The focus is on medically responsible approaches for complex and therapy-resistant cases – embedded in evidence-based psychotherapy, differentiated diagnostics and continuous specialist medical support.
The goal is a responsible integration of modern therapeutic procedures in accordance with scientific findings, ethical reflection and professional diligence.
Academy & Online Programs
The company develops structured educational and online programs for in-depth exploration of psychotherapeutic topics, inner patterns, and long-term change processes.
The programs combine evidence-based psychotherapy, psychoeducational content, and practical reflection work within a clearly structured therapeutic learning framework.
In addition, digital learning spaces are being created for continuous professional development, professional exchange and independent therapeutic in-depth study.
Society & Membership
The society sees itself as an interdisciplinary network for integrative psychotherapy, therapeutic innovation, and scientific exchange. Furthermore, it promotes regular professional dialogue through online and in-person formats to facilitate continuous personal and interdisciplinary exchange among its members.
Members gain access to professional publications, structured educational content, online programs, and a secure digital members' area with continuously expanding resources. Membership is open to both academics and interested laypersons who are interested in integrative therapy, consciousness research, and personal development.
Admission takes place after a personal online interview and is based on the professional and content-related core values of the society.
Publications & Research
The society publishes professional articles, essays and structured information materials on integrative psychotherapy, therapeutic innovation and current scientific developments.
The focus is on evidence-based approaches, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the responsible further development of modern psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment concepts.
The members' area is continuously expanded to include publications, lectures, research reviews and professional resources.
Board of Directors
Our Board brings together many years of experience in psychiatry, psychotherapy, clinical depression treatment, and psychosocial care. Its members also have experience and professional involvement with psychedelic-assisted and substance-assisted treatment approaches. A particular focus lies on the responsible integration and further development of these approaches within modern, evidence-based psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment concepts.
Dr. med. Zoltán Asztalos
1st Chair
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Therapist
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy and certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (EABCT), with extensive clinical and senior medical experience. Founder of Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy and involved in ketamine therapy since 2016. Consultant Physician at the PSI Pain Clinic in Budapest, co-founder of the Hungarian Psychedelic Society, and member of the MIND Foundation.
Dr. med. Jadranka Köppelle
2nd Chair
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy and therapist in psychodynamic psychotherapy, with extensive clinical and senior medical experience. From 2014 to 2024, she worked at Mainkofen Psychiatric Hospital, most recently as a Senior Consultant. Since 2023, she has also been working as a specialist psychiatrist and psychotherapist at Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy.
Dipl.-Psych. Gerhard Hecht
3rd Chair
Psychologist and Licensed Psychological Psychotherapist
Gestalt Therapist (DVG), Supervisor (BDP), and Coach (DGFC)
Graduate Psychologist with extensive experience in integrative psychotherapy, Gestalt and body-oriented therapy, as well as trauma, couples and sex therapy. His further areas of expertise include supervision, coaching and art therapy, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic approaches, including Augmented Psychotherapy. He completed advanced training in psychedelic therapy with the MIND Foundation in Berlin.
Dr. med. Ulrich Kornacher
4th Chair
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Former Head of the Center for Integrative Depression Treatment at Bezirksklinikum Mainkofen
Areas of expertise: extensive clinical experience in the treatment of severe and treatment-resistant depression as well as integrative and biological treatment approaches. Particular expertise includes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), ketamine treatment, and innovative approaches to treatment-resistant depression.
Angela Weiß
Board Member
Former Ward Manager of the Center for Integrative Depression Treatment at Mainkofen Psychiatric Hospital, with extensive experience in psychiatric care, therapeutic support, and clinical organizational development. Her areas of expertise include integrative depression treatment and the implementation of innovative treatment concepts. Today, she heads organizational management at Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy.
Gabriele Birker
Treasurer / Board Member
Accounting, Administration, and Quality Management
Her areas of expertise include organizational coordination, financial administration, and quality management within the Bavarian Society for Psychedelics. In addition, she played a key role in the organizational development and establishment of Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy, where she continues to support the implementation of innovative treatment concepts.
Dipl.-Psych. Balazs Rakoczi
Occupational and organizational psychologist, organizational development consultant, and supervisor, as well as a board member of the Hungarian Psychedelic Society (Magyar Pszichedelikus Társaság). In Budapest, he provides therapeutic support to patients undergoing ketamine-assisted treatment at the PSI Clinic, one of the first services of its kind in Hungary.
Dr. med. Erik Kakrik
Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine at the Center for Augmented Therapy in Vienna and trained psychedelic therapist (MIND Foundation). His professional focus is on altered states of consciousness, psychedelic-augmented psychotherapy, and integration-focused psychotherapy.
Dipl.-Psych. Vladimir Bajza
Graduate Psychologist and Psychological Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He has extensive clinical experience from Heiligenfeld Clinic Waldmünchen and advanced training in Bonding Psychotherapy as well as psychodynamic, body-oriented, humanistic, and systemic approaches. Since 2024, he has been working as a behavioural therapist at Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy.
Katharina Voglmaier
Medical Assistant with extensive experience in practice organization, patient care, and administrative processes in medical settings. She also works as a personal assistant at Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy, supporting organizational and coordination processes within the practice.
Thomas Häusler
Occupational therapist with extensive experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of addiction disorders at the Caritas Specialist Clinic Haselbach. His therapeutic work incorporates mindfulness- and nature-based approaches, including forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku). He is also involved in the therapeutic environment of Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy.
Marion Scherm
Team member at Tempel der Seele – Integrative Psychotherapy and founding member of the Bavarian Society for Psychedelics. She supports the practice in organizational and administrative matters and contributes to the development of services related to integrative and psychedelic-oriented psychotherapy.
Szabolcs Toth
Health and Nursing Scientist with extensive experience in anesthesia, intensive care, and clinical quality management. He works as a nursing science consultant and quality manager at Praxisklinik Charlottenburg in Berlin and teaches at Semmelweis University in Budapest. At the PSI Clinic in Budapest, he supports clients undergoing high-dose ketamine treatment, combining his expertise in anesthesia and intensive care with health science and psychological approaches.
Bavarian Society for Psychedelics
Interdisciplinary platform for psychotherapy, therapeutic innovation, education and scientific exchange.
The society combines clinical experience, evidence-based psychotherapy and modern therapeutic approaches within a professional and responsible framework.
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Bavarian Society for Psychedelics
Bavaria - Germany
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