about Us

Afterlight a new chapter in psychedelic care.

Afterlight was created by psychologists and trauma-informed practitioners who saw a major gap in modern psychedelic care. Many places offer the peak experience — very few specialize in what actually creates lasting change:

The integration that comes after.

We built Afterlight for people seeking a more thoughtful, structured, and clinically supported way to work with psilocybin.
Not just a ceremony.
Not just a tourism retreat.
A therapeutic container designed by clinicians who understand trauma, identity, and the long arc of healing.

Set in Jamaica — where psilocybin has never been prohibited and the culture invites openness — Afterlight blends psychological science, integration-focused therapy, and the grounding presence of the island.

Our mission is simple:
To make integration the heart of psychedelic work, and to help people move into the next chapter of themselves with clarity, honesty, and care.

the afterlight Team & Community

Healing isn't done alone   neither is the work

Dr. Crystyn Scott, PhD
Award-Winning Psychologist (Bristol, UK) · Clinical Lead

A UK-licensed multi award-winning psychologist with over two decades of trauma-focused clinical practice. She is Clinical Supervisor for doctoral psychologists in training and integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches across trauma and complex mental health care. Dr. Scott leads Afterlight’s clinical frameworks and therapeutic oversight, ensuring every experience is grounded in safety, ethics, and evidence-based care.

Prof. David Luke, PhD
Professor of Psychedelic Science & Consciousness · Partner & Scientific Lead

Prof David Luke is a leading academic in psychedelic science and consciousness research. He is Professor at the University of Greenwich and has held senior roles at Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, and the Alef Trust. He has published 100+ academic papers, authored 13 books, and is co-founder of Breaking Convention, one of the world’s largest conferences in psychedelic research and culture. At Afterlight, he leads the scientific direction, ensuring the work is grounded in rigorous research and aligned with emerging psychedelic science.

Kelz Bethel, MSc
Mental Health Innovator · Growth & Operations Lead

Leads the operational, product, and commercial development of Afterlight. Kelz brings 15+ years across technology and mental health innovation, including founding and exiting a previous startup and building ventures at the intersection of AI, product design, and mental health systems. She oversees operations, experience design, platform development, partnerships, and scaling strategy.

Noelle Rogers aka Puffa
Psychedelic Guide · Artist-in-Residence · Experience Lead

A skilled guide specializing in emotional attunement and embodied awareness. Puffa supports participants through dosing experiences and leads creative, art-based practices that help insights integrate through expression, movement, and lived experience.

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Why We Exist

Because people deserve healing that’s grounded in science, held with care, and connected to something deeper than conversation alone.

Because the world is full of individuals who have done the work — therapy, reflection, growth — and feel ready for the next chapter of themselves.

Because insight is a moment.

Integration is a life.This is Afterlight.