How can I do a ketamine therapy session in the Netherlands when I Don't live there?
If you don’t live in the Netherlands but want to experience a ketamine-assisted therapy session here, it’s possible, but you’ll just need to plan the logistics around travel, safety, and preparation. Here’s a full explanation of how you can do that:
Ketamine is a prescription-only medicine in the Netherlands. This means that:
You can only receive ketamine legally through a licensed medical professional or therapeutic organization. This is only for dutch Residents.
At Triptherapie, ketamine or ketamine-analogue sessions are guided by therapists. These sessions are not medical.
You don’t need Dutch residency to participate in a ketamine-analogue therapy, but you do need to complete a proper intake and health screening first.
Before booking a session, you’ll be asked to fill out the Triptherapie intake form. This one is in English: https://triptherapie.nl/en/intake-trip-therapy/ .
This intake helps determine:
Whether ketamine (or a ketamine analogue) is safe for you.
Which therapist fits best with your goals and personal situation.
Which location (e.g., Psychedelic Loft in Schiedam, a private space, or a hotel) would be most suitable.
The intake can be done fully online, and you’ll receive personalized feedback before traveling.
Triptherapie offers several experienced guides, including:
Marcel – holistic approach with a background in chemistry, psychology, and health.
Ronald – psychosocial therapist specialized in Jungian psychology, IFS, and mindfulness.
Sascha – psychologist (MSc clinical psychology) with EMDR and CBT experience.
Gijs – psychiatric nurse specialist integrating mindfulness, ACT, and neurofeedback.
Sessions can take place:
In Schiedam (The Psychedelic Loft) – designed for comfortable therapeutic sessions.
In a house or Airbnb of your choice.
Or even in a private rental space, depending on your needs and budget.
You can estimate cost and availability using the Ketamine therapy calculator.
Most international clients travel to the Netherlands for 2–4 days, allowing time to prepare, experience the session, and rest afterward.
Closest airport: Rotterdam–The Hague Airport (15 min from Schiedam) or Schiphol Amsterdam (45 min).
Accommodation: Many visitors book a calm hotel or Airbnb nearby to rest after the session.
Triptherapie can help you plan the session timing so it fits your travel schedule (for example, arrival on Thursday, session on Friday, rest on Saturday, return Sunday).
During a ketamine therapy session:
You will be in a comfortable and safe environment, lying down with music and eyeshades if desired.
The therapist stays with you throughout the experience, offering support as needed.
The session typically lasts 4–6 hours, followed by discussion and reflection time.
The experience often brings deep emotional release, new insights, and a refreshed state of mind — described by many as “a reset.”
After your session, your guide helps you integrate the experience — meaning they help you reflect on what you felt, saw, and learned so that the insights translate into real-life changes.
You can continue this integration process remotely via online coaching sessions if you wish.
Triptherapie also provides nutritional and psychological preparation advice, which helps your body and mind respond optimally to the therapy.
🌍 You don’t need to live in the Netherlands to join.
🧠 Sessions are safe, legal, and personalized under medical supervision.
🧾 You’ll complete an online intake first for screening and preparation.
🏠 You can book a session at the Psychedelic Loft in Schiedam or at your location in the Netherlands.
✈️ Plan to stay for a few days for travel and integration time.
💬 Follow-up integration can be done online once you’re back home.