The structure of a guided psilocybin session
After the preparatory phase and before the integration phase of a psilocybin therapy process, the psilocybin session takes place under supervision. This session starts with an introductory conversation in which the therapist explains the structure of the day and intention setting is done. After this initial conversation of approximately 45 minutes, the psilocybin is taken in the form of magic truffles. It usually takes another 15 to 30 minutes before the first effects are visible. As soon as talking becomes more difficult, we move on to the introspective phase. After passing the peak, the conversation gradually starts again and you can actively work on the set goals again together with the therapist.
What is the role of guidance with psilocybin?
The supervisor present has various tasks during the psilocybin session. The main job is to keep the customer/client safe and help with any need. The second task is to help achieve goals by using knowledge and skills in the therapeutic field. A good therapist will direct a portion for the peak effects, let the peak happen as it goes and focus on personal growth again after the peak.
Is a trained psychologist or therapist better?
For a group of our clients, a trained therapist with a mental health background can be a great advantage. Psilocybin mixes well with regular forms of therapy such as psychotherapy. The great thing about psilocybin is that at higher doses, the healing reported by customers does not come from the conversations, but from the peak spiritual experience. You can also or sometimes better achieve the latter without a trained mental health therapist. Furthermore, psilocybin works as an anti-inflammatory in the brain and you don't need a psychologist for that potential anti-depressant effect.
Still, having a trained therapist on hand can be more helpful than someone who only offers you physical safety, such as a trip sitter. Processing emotions and influencing behavior can become smoother and more effective thanks to a therapist. Confidence in someone's study background also allows you to experience more peace during the session, which ensures a deeper trip and better results.
Do you choose a psychologist or expert?
We have several guides to choose from for a guided psilocybin trip. In our opinion, with psilocybin sessions, the amount of experience is more important than the education. This is different with MDMA because an MDMA session is more focused on talk therapy. With psilocybin under supervision, having a safe feeling with your supervisor is more important than anything else. If level of education plays a role in this, choose a therapist with experience.
Who would you like to be guided by?
Which supervisor suits you best? We have both male and female supervisors from different backgrounds. Our supervisors/therapists can make a home visit as long as it is within Dutch borders and within the range of their distance restrictions. For this on-site service you can use your own home, holiday home, private Airbnb or hotel.
Marcel van der Putten
Category: Senior guide
Languages: Dutch and English
Psychedelic session €775 : MDMA/psilocybin/Heroic dose/LSD/Psiloflora/Psilohuasca/Hippie flip/etc.
Duo €1350
I work throughout the Netherlands and in our country location in Schiedam. I can also be booked for sessions at your home, in an Airbnb, holiday home or a hotel of your choice. For the sessions at home, I travel from my current home town of Noordwijkerhout and the travel costs of 50 cents per km driven are therefore deducted from zip code 2211BM calculated. Do you live far away or are you coming from abroad? In that case, you can also choose to rent a house/hotel/Airbnb closer to the beautiful Noordwijkerhout or you can use our space in Schiedam.
For the sessions at the customer's location, the cities and places between the following cities are easy to reach for me: Alkmaar, Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Zaandam. Do you prefer a place with more nature and/or beach? Noordwijk, Scheveningen and Zandvoort are nearby coastal towns that I recommend.
Janneke van de Geijn
Category: Medior guide
Languages: Dutch and English
Sessions €675: MDMA/Psilocybin/psiloflora/Hippie flip
Duo €1150:
I have limited availability per month for individual psychedelic sessions. The maximum distance I can drive is 45 minutes travel time from Vlaardingen and this includes the following places or cities: Delft, The Hague, Dordrecht, Gouda, Hellevoetsluis, Hoek van Holland, Naaldwijk, Rotterdam, Schiedam and Zoetermeer.
Ronald Hochstenbach
Category: Therapist
Languages: Dutch English German
Sessions €875 : MDMA/Psilocybin/Hippie flip
Duo €1400: MDMA/Psilocybin/Hippie flip
To reduce the workload for me, I prefer not to drive more than 45 minutes each way from my home address in the Eindhoven region. And I like to drive outside rush hours. I will then work with you to determine the most suitable starting time for the session. In general my work area is the following:
North Brabant: region Eindhoven, Tilburg, Den Bosch
Limburg: region Roermond, Weert
The travel costs charged are 50 cents per km driven to and from zip code 5554 SH.
Sascha de Waal
Category: Therapist (psychologist)
Languages: Dutch and English
Sessions €775 : MDMA/Psilocybin/Heroic dose/LSD/Psiloflora/Hippie flip/
Duo €1350
From my home in Bussum I come to location for the psychedelic sessions. My maximum travel time for a one-way trip is 60 minutes from zip code 1404 Bussum. Do you live further away than my work area? Then consider renting an AirBNB nearby or contact me for consultation.
My work area includes various places and cities in the provinces of Flevoland, North Holland, South Holland, Overijssel, Utrecht and North Brabant:
Alkmaar, Almere, Alphen aan den Rijn, Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Den Bosch, The Hague, Deventer, Dordrecht, Dronten, Ede, Emmeloord, Gouda, Hoorn, Leiden, Lelystad, Purmerend, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zaanstad, Zoetermeer , Zutphen and Zwolle.
The travel costs charged are 50 cents per km driven to and from zip code 1404 Bussum.
Reineke Brandt
Category: Therapist
Languages: Dutch, English and German
Sessions €675 : MDMA/Psilocybin
Duo €1200 MDMA/psilocybin
I work in an area that covers a large part of South Holland and a small part of the province of Zeeland. I use a maximum travel time for a single journey of 45 minutes. For the sessions at home, I come from my current place of residence in Maassluis, with travel costs of 50 cents per kilometer driven to and from the zip code. 3142 CA.
The places where I come to your home or hotel or AirBNB include:
Delft, The Hague, Dordrecht, Gouda, Hellevoetsluis, Hoek van Holland, Naaldwijk, Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen and Zoetermeer.
In addition to the home visit sessions, I also work at the Psychedelic Loft location in Schiedam.
Gijs Tecklenburg
Category: Therapist
Languages: Dutch, German and English
Sessions €675 : Psilocybin/MDMA
Duo €1200: Psilocybin/MDMA
I am available in an area around 's-Hertogenbosch, a maximum of 60 minutes' drive away. Outside rush hour this may be more kilometers than during rush hour. So I like to take that into account when planning. I can come to your location in and the area between the following cities:
Breda, Den Bosch, Dordrecht Eindhoven, Gorinchem, Nijmegen, Tilburg, Uden, Utrecht, Waalwijk and Zaltbommel.
The travel costs charged are 50 cents per km driven to and from zip code 5231 EK.
Another option is to use my practice space including booking an overnight stay, a nice space on a beautiful estate near 's-Hertogenbosch. Please contact me for this.
Cécile Nougué-Cazenave
Category: Tripsitter/coach
Languages: French, English and Spanish
Sessions €675 : Psilocybin
Duo €1200: Psilocybin
I work on client premises. I can come to your (own) home, Airbnb, hotel or holiday home.
To reduce my workload, I prefer to drive no more than 45 minutes there and back from my home address in the Amsterdam Zuid region (Amstelveen), preferably outside rush hours. I then decide together with you the most suitable starting time for the session.
The places where I come to your home or hotel or AirBNB include:
Aalsmeer, Almere, Alphen aan den Rijn, Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Beverwijk, Haarlem, Heemskerk, Hoofddorp, IJmuiden, Leiden, Maarssen, Purmerend, Schiphol, Uitgeest, Utrecht and Zaandam.
