The CIM-Ket model is a version of the Montreal Model adapted for use in the UK. It is a structured biomedical-psychedelic approach to ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, initially developed at McGill University and currently in active clinical pilot use at the CIPPRes Clinic (Imperial/CNWL). The model integrates off-label intramuscular racemic ketamine with standard psychological therapies via the NHS Talking Therapies Service (NTTS).
This programme represents the first time the model and its UK-NHS adaptation are taught in a formal, in-person setting in Europe. This training supports the CIPPRes Clinic's strategic aim to establish a national hub for training NHS clinicians and co-designing competency frameworks to deliver psychedelic-assisted therapies to the highest standard of care.
Skills You will Learn
Participants will gain foundational knowledge in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and understand the CIM-Ket UK-NHS adaptation. Attendees will learn the practical clinical skills required to deliver the protocol, which includes integrating 5 doses of intramuscular racemic ketamine over 5 weeks alongside 10 psychotherapy sessions and structured behavioural activation. Participants will also explore pharmacology, patient selection, managing difficult experiences, and operationalising this pathway within NHS infrastructure.
Structure of the Day
Dates: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026, 10am–5pm (Registration opens at 9am)
Day 1 (Foundations): Introduction to KAP and the field; the Montreal Model (theory, evidence, and clinical protocol); the CIM-Ket UK-NHS adaptation; pharmacology and mechanisms; patient selection, assessment, and contraindications; setting and music (featuring the CIPPRes Clinic as a case study).
Day 2 (Clinical Practice): Preparation and integration; managing difficult experiences; ethics and safeguarding; implementation in NHS and independent settings; optional breathwork experiential session; Q&A and case discussion.
Target Audience
Psychiatrists, GPs, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, and trainee doctors looking to provide, support, or refer to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Must have active professional registration with a recognised UK or international body (e.g., GMC, NMC, BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BPS). Priority is given to NHS Trust partners in the CIM-Ket consortium.
Location
Sir Michael Uren Hub
Imperial College London
86 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ
Accessibility: The building features complete step-free access from the visitor entrance right into the main spaces via modern lifts.
Accessible Parking: There is a building car park off Wood Lane that features dedicated Blue Badge parking bays. These accessibility spaces are strictly limited, cannot be used by the general public, and must be arranged and booked in advance by contacting the campus Workplace or event team.
General Parking: The White City Campus is designed as a car-free destination and does not offer general public parking. Paid public parking is highly restricted in the immediate area. The closest public alternative is the parking facility at the nearby Westfield London shopping centre (a short tube ride or 15-minute walk away).
Catering: Lunch and refreshments are provided throughout each day of the training conference.
