[Opgelost] Psilocybin treatment in the Netherlands

Psilocybin therapy in the Netherlands is fully legal when done with truffles, which naturally contain psilocybin. Triptherapie specializes in guiding these experiences therapeutically, often using a personalized approach that includes preparation, integration, and support.

As for Triplevel 5, this term refers to the intensity level of the psychedelic experience, similar to the "Level 5" trips described in psychonaut guides. At this level, one might experience a deep dissolution of the ego, profound spiritual insights, or a sense of merging with the universe. It's intense and not suitable for everyone, especially if you're currently experiencing anxiety, insomnia, or emotional instability. That said, under the right conditions and with proper preparation, such a journey can also be deeply healing.

For someone struggling with sleep, this kind of therapy can help uncover emotional or subconscious causes of restlessness — but it's vital to work closely with an experienced guide who can tailor the dosage, setting, and integration process to your needs.

If you're considering this, I highly recommend you to fill in the intake to explore what’s best for your situation. A therapeutic psilocybin journey can bring calm, insight, and rest — but only when approached responsibly.

I would like do a triplevel 2 or 3 for a first try and for the second try triplevel 4 or 5. The first psilocybin treatment would be like a tryout and the second one the real deal.

Hi @psilocybin-joe

Triplevel 5 is something we can do when fear is not an issue and whe someone has some experience with psychedelics. Triplevel 5 is sometimes not that easy to understand and that's why triplevel 3 or 4 is often better to begin with. So it depends....

When you're from abroad we can book you a hotel with a room for two persons. So you'll be able to have someone you trust alongside the whole experience. Another option is that you book something yourself in the vicinity of Amsterdam, Zandvoort, IJmuiden, Haarlem, Alkmaar, or Bergen. This way you can combine psychedelic therapy with a vacation in the Netherlands.

The psychedelic trip itself takes around 3-6 hours on the day itself. The preparation takes around 2 weeks and we will focus on a healthy lifestyle. We can give advise to eat healthy, take supplements or workout. This is all to make the trip even better by supporting the body and mind.

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Choose for yourself and if you choose psychedelic therapy it is useful to be ready for that. At the beginning of a psychedelic session it can be super intense and healing. In any case, we are ready to achieve the very best results together with you. We see triptherapy as psychedelic therapy including lifestylecoaching as superior. If we get both the body and the mind healthy then these two work synergistically in a positive spiral.

Example of a negative spiral in which body and mind weaken each other. It can also become a positive spiral.

We believe that a healthy body provides a healthy basis to be also psychologically healthy. We do everything we can to address all facets of existence, and that is why we also advise our clients on basic nutrition, exercise and supplements. The whole approach to body and mind ensures the best results in the short and long term. Most customers usually have a schedule that looks like this:

1. Intake
2. Advice on nutritional movement and supplements based on point 1
3. A period of 1-3 weeks view progress from point 2
4. An individual psychedelic ceremony (unless a group has additional utility or preference)
5. Discussion of the truffle ceremony on the same day
6. After about 1-2 weeks again an integration call

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From my experience I can tell you that the night after the psilocybin sessions sleeping can be difficult. The second night afte the trip is usually a really good and deep sleep. Also the weeks after the trip I sleep better.

We're getting more an more people who try psilocybin sessions or retreats to sleep better and reduce anxiety. Anxiety seems to be reason one why people don't sleep well. This is why we also focus on inner piece and lowering anxiety during our psilocybin traject when better sleeping is the goal.

In the Netherlands it's legal to have retreats with psilocybin truffles. That's why also companies from abroad organise trips to the Netherlands and host a retreat there.

Research and Marcel have covered the practical logistics well. Let me add some perspective specifically on your sleep concern, which seems to be what's driving this search.

First, Triplevel 5 as a starting point for sleep issues isn't typically the best approach. What you're experiencing with insomnia is usually a sign that your nervous system is dysregulated. Going to maximum intensity with psilocybin when your system is already in a compromised state is like using a sledgehammer to reset a fuse box. It can work, but it's unnecessarily risky.

Olaf's experience is actually quite typical and encouraging. The first night after a psilocybin session can involve some difficulty sleeping - your nervous system is still processing and integrating. But the second night is often profound rest. And crucially, the weeks following a well-integrated session often show marked improvement in sleep quality. This suggests that psilocybin isn't a direct sleep aid, but rather works by addressing underlying anxiety, rumination, or emotional patterns that were preventing sleep.

For chronic insomnia, the sequence would typically be:

Start with Triplevel 2 or 3, exactly as haver suggests. This gives your system enough psilocybin to work therapeutically on whatever is blocking sleep, but in a manageable dose that won't overwhelm you. Most people report that after integration, their baseline sleep quality improves significantly.

If that first session helps but you're seeking deeper resolution, then Triplevel 4 becomes appropriate. At this level, you're often accessing deeper trauma or patterns that maintain insomnia long-term.

Triplevel 5 comes later if at all, once you've experienced what lower levels can offer and understand your own nervous system's capacity.

The 2-week preparation period Marcel mentioned is crucial for sleep issues. Often the lifestyle advice - better sleep hygiene, appropriate exercise, reducing stimulation, possibly adjusting diet - can already begin shifting your sleep even before the ceremony.

The legal status is simple: psilocybin truffles in the Netherlands are completely legal when consumed in a therapeutic context. You're not breaking any laws by pursuing this.

The real question isn't "Can I get Triplevel 5?" but rather "What's the right dose for me to actually resolve this sleep problem?" And the answer from clinical experience is: start lower, go deeper if needed, and trust the process of integration to work.

Comet’s advice about the stepwise approach is excellent. From my own experience, I’d like to add this: what you also need to understand is that the waiting period between sessions is crucial.

Many people make the mistake of thinking, “Triplevel 1 felt very mild, so I’ll probably reach Triplevel 3 or 4 next time.” But that’s not how it works. Each session creates new neural connections and insights. If you go too soon after the previous one, you overload your integrative capacity and lose much of the benefit the previous session offered.

The “2 weeks of preparation” that Marcel mentions is not just preparation for the upcoming session. It’s also a recovery period after the previous one. This means that moving from Triplevel 2 to Triplevel 3 or 4 requires at least 3–4 weeks of waiting. This gives your brain the necessary space to consolidate.

For your specific issue—sleep—this is even more important. Sleep problems are often linked to racing thoughts, anxiety, and an overactivated sympathetic nervous system. Psilocybin helps by shifting the body into a parasympathetic state (rest and recovery). But this shift requires integration work. Scaling up too quickly can push you back into stress.

Olaf’s experience is very typical: the first night is difficult, the second night is deep. Neuroscientists call this the “integration window”—the period during which your brain truly adapts. This window lasts about 1–2 weeks.

My practical advice: go for Triplevel 2 or 3 in your first session, then wait at least 3–4 weeks (not just 2). Integration conversations with your therapist are essential—not just returning for more, but truly understanding what your session taught you. Then, if you notice your sleep has substantially improved and you’ve gained new insights, you can decide whether you even need another session. Many people find that one well-executed session with proper integration is enough.

The legal status is indeed as simple as others have said: truffles are legal, the therapists are legal, and there’s no prosecution. So focus more on the quality of guidance rather than the speed of progress.