Psilocybin therapy through mental health services
On 19 August 2019, we made a prediction that psilocybin therapy would go through the mental health system and might become to reimbursed care in the year 2025. It is now the end of January 2025 and unfortunately psilocybin therapy is still not part of reimbursed care. So treatments with psilocybin do not fall under medical treatments. So how long will this last and what is already possible? Are reimbursements possible? We address these questions in this blog. By the way, you can read the old prognosis via the post below.
Truffle sessions already possible
If you already want to use the effects of psilocybin under the guidance of a therapist, this has always been possible. These sessions with magic truffles are not recognised medical treatments, but by using magic truffles, you effectively do ingest psilocybin, making it similar to psilocybin sessions. With us, you can choose yourself one of the trip counselors listed below. To boost psilocybin therapy after, you can choose a therapist.
Marcel
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Founder Trip Therapy & Psychedelic Guide
With a background in chemistry, a passion for philosophy, combined with extensive knowledge of psychology and health, his approach is holistic. Marcel is a full-time trip facilitator. With more than 2,000 guided sessions, Marcel has the most experience of our team.
Ronald
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Psychosocial therapist & psychedelic therapist
Ronald is a psychosocial therapist and has completed the following training courses: Jungian Philosophical Therapist, Psychodrama Therapist, Master Voice Dialogue, Transformation Psychology, Internal Family System (IFS), Mindfulness and Compassion Trainer.
Janneke
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Confidential counselor & psychedelic guide
Janneke studies Applied Psychology, is a lifestyle coach, provides initial customer contact, draws up lifestyle plans and performs administrative tasks. She also acts as a confidential counselor. In addition to these tasks, she is available to a limited extent for coaching sessions.
Sascha
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Psychologist & psychedelic therapist
Sascha has a good foundation as a psychedelic therapist with her studies in psychology, a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and work experience in addiction care, (specialist) mental health care and rehabilitation as a psychologist. She has additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR.
Reineke
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Psychologist & psychedelic therapist
As a psychologist, Reineke combines both regular and alternative care methods to provide the best possible treatment. She uses various techniques, such as talk therapy, yoga, breathing exercises and EMDR in combination with the therapeutic effects of psychedelics.
Gijs
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SPV & psychedelic therapist
Gijs has 20 years of experience in outpatient mental health care. He taught and supervised the MGZ-GGZ course at HAN (Arnhem Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences). Gijs has also developed extensively in mindfulness, talk therapy, neurofeedback, meditation, compassion training and ACT.
Health insurers and treatment reimbursements
Health insurers do not yet reimburse psychedelic sessions because they are not recognised treatments. For health insurers, psychedelic therapies are still experimental and are seen as a form of coaching under the influence of a stimulant. For people on low incomes, this makes it difficult to make use of these kinds of sessions. For this reason, we have created a fund to enable low-income people to still receive discounted assistance. If you earn less than €30,000 a year, you may be eligible for a subsidy. See the link below for the conditions.
When does therapy with psychedelics become a recognised treatment?
We have previously taken the gamble and given a forecast. About six years back, we thought 2025 would be the year of recognition. Given the current state of affairs, we now think 2027 will be the year of recognised psychedelic therapy. So we need some patience before we know more. So in the meantime, there are already opportunities to use psilocybin as a therapeutic tool!
Frequently asked questions
The most frequently asked questions about session with psilocybin
Check here the answers to most frequently asked questions about truffle and psilocybin treatments. Is the answer not here? You can also ask your questions to our chatbot Trippy or contact us.
Psilocybin therapy is a form of psychedelic therapy that combines talk therapy and psychedelics, such as psilocybin. This therapy includes not only the psychedelic session itself, but also the preparation and integration of the experience. During the sessions, psilocybin, which is converted to psilocin in the body, is used to mimic the action of serotonin. This occurs through the activation of 5HT2A receptors in the brain, leading to changes in stimulus conduction and a dreamy state of consciousness. Psilocybin therapy is often used for psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The aim is to break psychological blockages and promote personal growth and healing.
The risks of psilocybin depend on several factors, including dosage, individual sensitivity and environmental factors. Although psilocybin is generally considered a safe drug, there are some potential risks and side effects to consider:
- Psychological effects: Psilocybin can trigger intense emotional experiences, ranging from ecstatic joy to anxiety and confusion. People with a history of mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or psychosis, are at greater risk of negative experiences.
- Altered perception: Altered perception of reality can lead to disorientation and confusion, which can be potentially dangerous in certain environments.
- Bad trips: Some users may experience a 'bad trip', characterised by anxiety, paranoia and unpleasant hallucinations. This can lead to prolonged psychological stress.
- Physical reactions: Although the toxicity of psilocybin is low, some users may experience physical side effects such as nausea, vomiting or dizziness.
- Interaction with other substances: Combining psilocybin with other drugs or medication can have unpredictable and potentially dangerous effects. It is important to be careful with combinations, especially with substances such as benzodiazepines, alcohol or stimulants.
A good intake procedure and preparation is important!