Donald Currie, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Algonquin Highlands ON
At Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, I work closely with clients to create a safe and supportive environment for healing and transformation. My approach is deeply rooted in somatic and trauma-informed therapies, with a strong emphasis on preparation, ceremony, and integration. Upon arrival at the retreat, each guest participates in an initial 30-minute check-in, where we collaborate to establish a personalized safety plan and set clear intentions for their journey. This includes agreements on managing medications, repairing any ruptures within the group dynamic, and maintaining a supportive environment for everyone.
Throughout the retreat, I facilitate a series of group psychotherapy sessions designed to prepare participants for their ceremonial experiences. These sessions focus on safety protocols, expectation setting, and emotional processing through somatic and relational therapies. I often integrate holistic practices (breath work and sound therapy), intention setting, and reflective discussions, giving guests the opportunity to explore their emotions and experiences in a guided and therapeutic space. As a psychedelic therapist, I provide support during these experiences, offering psychotherapeutic guidance to help guests navigate challenging emotional landscapes and deep inner work.
In addition to group therapy, I offer one-on-one support, utilizing modalities like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Somatic Attachment Therapy. My role is to help clients process and integrate their experiences, ensuring that the insights gained from ceremonies are effectively incorporated into their lives.
My approach is holistic, involving the entire interdisciplinary team to ensure each guest receives comprehensive care. By combining mindfulness, neuroscience, and body-centered practices, I support clients in healing from trauma, building emotional resilience, and reconnecting with their authentic selves.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and the Clinical Director at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, where I leads groundbreaking retreat programs focused on healing through somatic and trauma-informed therapies. With over 20 years of experience, my work integrates the latest advancements in neuroscience with somatic modalities such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I am trained in cannabis and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, having received advanced training in guiding clients through these transformative experiences.
I combine my deep understanding of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression with plant medicine ceremonies, including cannabis-assisted therapy. I am committed to providing safe, ethical, and deeply therapeutic environments where clients can explore profound healing and personal growth. Dimensions retreat is known for our holistic approach, combining psychotherapy with complementary wellness practices such as yoga, breath work, and nature therapy. My passion for mental health and trauma recovery has led me to the field of psychedelic therapy and I am excited about the potential of this form of therapy.
Throughout my career, I maintained a private practice in Toronto while also working in clinical role at Helix Healthcare Group, a centre for mental health and addiction. My work is defined by a belief in the importance of reciprocity and the healing power of connection, both to oneself and to others
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands offers a range of integrative programs combining psychotherapy, wellness practices, and plant medicine therapies, designed to foster healing, personal growth, and transformation. Each program is tailored to help individuals explore their inner world, heal from trauma, and deepen self-awareness. Key offerings include:
1. Ascend – Cannabis-Assisted Therapy Retreats
These retreats use cannabis in a therapeutic setting, guided by trained psychotherapists. The program includes preparation sessions for intention-setting and safety, ceremonial experiences focused on healing and spiritual connection, and integration sessions to process insights gained during the experience.
2. Elevate – Trauma-Informed Healing Retreats
This retreat is for individuals recovering from trauma, utilizing somatic and relational therapies. The approach includes Somatic Psychotherapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, and group and individual therapy to address trauma stored in the body and foster recovery.
3. Wellness Retreats
Designed to promote well-being and stress reduction, this retreat blends mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and yoga with holistic wellness practices such as massage therapy and energy healing, aiming to restore balance and nurture the mind and body.
4. Veterans Elevate Retreats
Tailored for veterans facing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, this program offers group therapy, somatic therapy for trauma healing, and integrative wellness practices like massage and mindfulness to support mental health recovery and reduce symptoms.
5. Custom Retreats for Organizations and Groups
Dimensions offers bespoke retreats for organizations, focusing on team-building, stress reduction, and personal growth, with flexible programming to meet specific goals.
Each program is designed to integrate mind, body, and spirit, providing a transformative experience in a supportive, healing environment.