Psychedelic session for Germans
There are several reasons why customers from Germany choose to come to us in the Netherlands for psychedelic therapy. An important difference between the legislation in the Netherlands and Germany is that the Netherlands offers more scope for the use of certain psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, LSD and MDMA in a therapeutic setting. This has ensured that a growing expertise in the field of psychedelic therapy has emerged in the Netherlands, which is less developed (as yet) in Germany. Moreover, it is more difficult for Germans to undertake psychedelic therapy because of the legislation and social taboos surrounding psychedelics in Germany. We have already helped many customers from abroad with psychedelic sessions.
The German-speaking therapists
In therapy, speaking one's mother tongue is a major advantage. By being able to communicate in one's own language, subtle nuances in feelings and emotions can be conveyed better. After all, sharing emotions and thoughts can be rather difficult when someone does not feel entirely at home in the language being spoken.
When someone speaks in a language other than the one in which they feel most at ease, this can lead to miscommunication, which hinders effective therapy and may leave certain emotions undiscussed.
By using the patient’s native language, the therapist can better understand what the patient is trying to say and respond more effectively to their needs. This can lead to better and faster progress in therapy. To make things easier and more efficient for German speakers, we now have three German-speaking therapists with whom you can have a psychedelic session. Ronald is a psychosocial therapist with extensive experience of working with psychedelics. Reineke is a psychologist who offers psychedelic sessions alongside her own practice. Gijs can also facilitate sessions in German and has gained extensive experience in mental health care. Furthermore, Gijs comes highly recommended because you can currently use his venue, including overnight accommodation, at no extra cost.
Ronald as a psychedelic psychosocial therapist
Ronald is a psychosocial therapist at Triptherapie. He has over 30 years of experience in supporting people with trauma-related issues. Ronald combines his work as a therapist with his experience of working with psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin. He has had experience with MDMA and psilocybin since 1990 and combines his work as a therapist with psychedelic sessions. He works in German, Dutch and English.
The location for psychedelic therapy with Ronald
Due to differences in legislation, it is currently only possible for Germans to make use of our services on Dutch territory. Ronald lives in Valkenswaard, near Eindhoven, and is not too far away from Germany. You can therefore come to the Netherlands to do a session with Ronald. We recommend booking a private Airbnb, holiday home or hotel near Eindhoven for a session with Ronald.
Ronald works throughout the entire provinces of Dutch Limburg and North Brabant. The travel costs charged are 50 cents per kilometre driven to and from postcode 5554 SH Valkenswaard
Potential locations where work is carried out on site, such as a hotel or Airbnb, include:
North Brabant Eindhoven, Tilburg and Den Bosch region
Limburg Roermond and Weert region
Reineke as a psychologist
Reineke also works as a psychologist for Triptherapie and can conduct sessions in German. Reineke combines her knowledge of psychedelic therapy with mindfulness, aromatherapy and psychology. Reineke works with psilocybin and MDMA. In addition to German, the sessions can also be conducted in Dutch or English.
The location for psychedelic therapy with Reineke
Reineke lives somewhat further from the German border than Ronald, specifically in Maassluis. If you choose to have a session with Reineke, we recommend booking a private Airbnb, holiday home, or hotel near Maassluis (Rotterdam), or making use of our space in Schiedam (Psychedelic Loft).
Reineke operates throughout the entire province of South Holland and part of Zeeland.
For home sessions, I travel from my current place of residence, Maassluis, whereby travel costs of 50 cents per driven kilometre are charged to and from the postcode 3142 CA.
The places where I visit you at your home or in your hotel or AirBNB include:
Delft, The Hague, Dordrecht, Gouda, Hellevoetsluis, Hook of Holland, Naaldwijk, Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen and Zoetermeer.
Gijs as a therapist
Gijs worked for many years within mainstream mental health care, including as a crisis intervention practitioner and as a lecturer and supervisor on the MGZ–GGZ course at the Arnhem and Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences (HAN). At Triptherapie, Gijs facilitates individual psychedelic sessions focused on personal growth, trauma integration and the restoration of mental balance. Gijs’s mother tongue is Dutch. Sessions can also be conducted in English or German.
The location for psychedelic sessions with Gijs
Gijs's practice room
For German clients, De Bedding in Den Bosch is a very attractive location for several reasons. An important advantage is that Gijs speaks German. This often makes communication during the preparation, the session itself and the integration much more pleasant and secure. Especially during a psychedelic session, it can provide a lot of peace of mind if you can share your feelings, thoughts and personal themes in your own language.
Furthermore, for many people from Germany, Den Bosch is easily accessible by car. As a result, this location is often more practical than a place further into the Randstad. In many cases, you can travel to the session in a relaxed manner, without being dependent on a flight, multiple transfers, or a tight travel schedule. It is precisely this calm build-up that often helps you to start a session with more mental space and less tension.
What makes this location extra interesting at the moment is that you can temporarily have an escorted psychedelic session with Gijs at no extra cost and stay overnight at the location afterwards. That is especially pleasant for people who come from further away, because it means you do not have to drive straight back after the session. You are then given the opportunity to first land calmly, sleep and start up the following morning in complete peace before you leave to go home again. For many German clients, it is precisely this that makes the experience not only more comfortable, but also safer and more profound.
It is, however, good to know that you can only make use of this option as long as space is available. Therefore, it is wise to check this directly with Gijs in advance before you book. That way, you can be sure whether staying overnight is still possible at that time and you can tailor your travel plans accordingly.
The costs and location
If you have or are going to rent a location in the Netherlands yourself, you can use the calculation tool. We have set up the calculation tool so that you can enter a Dutch town, city or address. After clicking calculate, you will receive an overview of the costs of the German-speaking therapists who visit the location.
You can contact the German-speaking therapists via their profile pages or via our general contact form. If you would like to call, it is easier for us if you ask by email, WhatsApp or Telegram for a therapist to call you.
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Psychedelic group sessions with German guidance
It is, of course, also possible to join psychedelic group sessions, such as a psilocybin ceremony or a retreat. The retreats shown on this page are led by therapists who can speak German. That is especially useful if you would like support in German.
Our group sessions always include an overnight stay and food and drink. Therefore, you do not need to hire accommodation yourself, unless you want more privacy.
Languages other than German
Almost all of our facilitators can also conduct the psychedelic session in Dutch or English. We also have multiple tripsitters and therapists who can speak Dutch and English. Every tripsitter or therapist has their own expertise and field of work. View our range of facilitators via the following button.