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Emotional Safety Group Psilocybin Retreat

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Trauma-Informed Psilocybin Group Retreats, Expertly Facilitated for Emotional Safety

Experience the Top-Rated Psilocybin Therapy Retreat — Now in the Netherlands, with Over 6 Years of Trusted Global Psychedelic Expertise

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Guided Group Psilocybin Retreats Focused on Emotional Safety

Led by our all-female team of trauma-informed psychedelic therapists, psychologists, and highly experienced facilitators.

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Why We’re Different?

The Inner Shift Method integrates psilocybin-assisted 1:1 support with inner child work, parts work (IFS), and somatic therapy; all designed to maximize emotional safety. This isn’t about escaping or chasing intensity; it’s about creating a contained, trauma-informed space where deep emotional work can safely unfold.Our retreats go far beyond the psychedelic experience itself: they are structured spaces where meaningful change can begin.

Face your deepest fears while feeling supported and nurtured by our experienced facilitators and mostly female team. We guide you towards deep internal shifts, helping you move from challenging states to impactful realisations.

Since 2018, we’ve pioneered psilocybin-assisted retreats, becoming a leading force in the field. Today, as The Inner Shift Institute, we continue to lead with vision, competence and a heartfelt commitment to each individual’s journey through psilocybin therapeutic support retreats.

We support individuals navigating complex internal landscapes, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and OCD. Rather than a clinical "fix," we provide a tailored environment to help you address the root patterns of self-worth, co-dependency, and emotional blockages, facilitating a path toward long-term growth and resilience.

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Our Psilocybin Retreat House

Enjoy the beauty and comfort of our luxurious psilocybin retreat home in the middle of nature and just 2 hours from Amsterdam.

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Our Upcoming Retreats

October 3rd until 9th 2026

February 19 until 25th 2027

May 29 until June 4th 2027

September 18 until 24th 2027

Location

Location: Venlo, Netherlands

Group Size: 12

Facilitators: 4-5

Length: 6 full days

Price

Starting at € 4800

(excl. the Psilocybin)

Price includes:

  • 2 x Psilocybin Ceremonies
  • 2x Microdosing Psilocybin Experiences
  • Intimate Group Size & High facilitator-to-guest Ratio
  • 1-on-1 and group integration sessions
  • Online Preparation & Integration Workshop (total 15h)
  • Delicious Vegan or Vegetarian Food cooked by our private chef
  • Luxury Accommodation
  • 1h Group Call before the Retreat
  • 45min Follow Up Call After the Retreat
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A peaceful, well-prepared therapy room with two beds, designed for psilocybin therapy sessions at Inner Shift Institute

How Does It Work?

Step 1: Apply for the psilocybin retreat and join a welcoming intake call to see if it’s the right fit.

Step 2: Begin with a 6-hour online preparation course to maximise your experience.

Step 3: Travel to Venlo, Netherlands, to join our supportive community.

Step 4: Attend the Shift Retreat, featuring two Psilocybin Ceremonies, microdosing sessions, and integration support.

Step 5: Complete our 8-hour online integration course to apply your insights.

Step 6: Connect with a facilitator 2-3 weeks later for a follow-up call to support your progress.

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What to Expect on Your Group Emotional Safety Psilocybin Retreat

Our 6-day group retreat, called The Shift, is held in Venlo, Netherlands, and accommodates up to 12 participants. You'll experience a full preparation day, 2 Psilocybin ceremonies, 2 days of microdosing, private and group integration sessions, all guided by a team of experienced psychologists, psychotherapists, and facilitators. Set in a nurturing communal environment, the retreat also offers the choice of private or shared double rooms for your comfort.

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Our team consists of highly experienced women—therapists, psychologists, and guides—who bring years of expertise along with a nurturing and feminine approach to every aspect of your journey, ensuring you feel supported and understood throughout. Occasionally, we are also joined by a male facilitator at the retreat.

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With a maximum of 12 participants, our psilocybin-assisted therapy retreats cultivate an intimate setting where deep connections flourish. Participants often form lifelong friendships, as the retreats create an environment of profound vulnerability and mutual support.

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To help you get the most out of your therapeutic Psilocybin journey, we have created an online preparation (5,5h) and integration workshop (5h). These workshops are designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to maximise the therapeutic benefits of your psilocybin experience and seamlessly integrate the profound changes into your daily life.

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Integration is an important part of your journey. During your retreat, we provide a private, 1-hour in-person integration session to help you process and reflect on your experience. With expert guidance, we’ll explore how to incorporate the insights gained into your daily life, ensuring that your deep inner shift continues beyond the ceremony.

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Your psilocybin ceremony is fully customised to meet your unique needs, with the dosage carefully adjusted to align with your specific intentions. We typically follow the standard dosages recommended by Johns Hopkins University for a therapeutic experience, but we remain flexible to ensure the best outcome for you. If needed, you can receive a boost after one hour to deepen your journey. Whether you prefer a profound exploration or a more gentle experience, we work with you to determine the ideal dose. The ceremony is further enhanced with meditations, providing a strong foundation for your experience.

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Our retreats unfold in the serene Dutch countryside, offering a haven of natural beauty where you can deeply reconnect with yourself. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes and rich sensory experiences, this setting nurtures a profound sense of calm and grounding, allowing you to return to your senses and embrace your journey in an environment designed to support your inner shifts.

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Soul-warming vegetarian meals that not only nourish your body but also uplift your spirit. With a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients, each dish is crafted to provide comfort and sustenance throughout your journey. We offer gluten-free options and are happy to accommodate any specific dietary needs or preferences you may have, ensuring that every meal supports your wellness retreat.

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Experience ultimate relaxation in our comfortable and luxurious accommodations. Whether you choose a private room or a shared double, each space is thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat where you can rest and recharge. With cosy bedding, serene surroundings, and all the amenities you need, your stay will be as restful and rejuvenating as the retreat itself.

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SCHEDULE

DAY 1

ARRIVAL DAY

Arrival time 3pm

Schedule begins 4.30pm

Introduction Day and Q&A

DAY 2

PREPARATION & MICRODOSING DAY

Optional Microdosing

Get to know each other

Set your intention & learn how to navigate the psilocybin retreat session

DAY 3

PSILOCYBIN RETREAT CEREMONY

The session starts at 10am and lasts the whole day

DAY 4

INTEGRATION DAY

Breathwork

Group Integration

1-on-1 Integration 50min

Free Time

Sound Ceremony

DAY 5

PSILOCYBIN RETREAT CEREMONY

The session starts at 10am and lasts the whole day

DAY 6

INTEGRATION DAY

Movement

Group Integration

Small Group Integration: Creating an Action Plan for continued integration upon return home

DAY 7

DEPARTURE DAY

Closing circle

Departure at 10.30am after breakfast

DAY 8

FOLLOW UP

2 Weeks after the retreat we schedule a 45 minute 1-on-1 online call for further support and integration.

Costs:

Shared Double Room with ensuite bathroom: 4800 Euros.

Private Room with ensuite bathroom: 6400 Euros

Price includes:

An online introductory call where we meet and answer your questions & a complimentary retreat.

  • An online preparation course with hours of premium content to help you prepare
  • 2 x Psilocybin ceremonies
  • 2x Microdosing experiences
  • 5 days of emotional support, deep trauma work, shadow work & play
  • 6 nights of luxury accommodation
  • 6 days of vegan/vegetarian food & drinks (gluten-free options available)
  • 2 x Integration day workshops
  • A 45-minute 1-on-1 follow-up call after the retreat
  • A life-transforming experience
  • And so much more.

Not included:

Flight + transportation costs.

Maximum participants: 12.

We offer 2 Financial Aid opportunities for each wellness retreat for those in need of support to join our retreats. If you’re interested in applying for consideration, please click the link below to submit your application. Each application is carefully reviewed, and selected participants will receive assistance based on their unique circumstances. The selection process happens 2-3 months before the start of each group retreat.

https://innershift.institute/scholarship-application/

The Shift Retreat will take place in The Netherlands where Psilocybin truffles are legal. Only a 2 hour train ride away from Amsterdam or a 1 hour ride from Duesseldorf, we find our retreat venue. We have chosen a place of tranquility surrounded by peaceful nature – a location that will guide us to a place of tranquility within ourselves.

Our Inner Shift Method is a carefully crafted approach designed to facilitate profound transformation through psilocybin-assisted therapy sessions.

Here’s how each component contributes to the process:

1. Creating an Emotionally Safe Space

The foundation of our method is establishing not only a physically safe environment but also an emotionally secure space. By embracing emotional validation and removing the shame around emotions, we empower you to freely explore the depths of your subconscious mind. This unreserved acceptance encourages you to express and navigate through your emotions with ease, making it possible to dive deep into self-exploration and healing.

2. Compassionate Inquiry

Unlike many providers who choose not to intervene during the journey, we actively engage with you by asking purposeful questions that align with your intentions and healing goals. Given the heightened state of consciousness induced by psilocybin, you are better equipped to uncover and understand deep insights. These timely inquiries guide you towards profound realizations and facilitate a transformative healing process. Our clients share with us how important these questions were to be directed into the right direction on their psilocybin journey.

3. Subconscious Reprogramming

Core beliefs about unworthiness, unlovability, or insufficiency can deeply affect your life. Our method utilizes subconscious reprogramming techniques during the peak moments of the psilocybin journey to address and shift these detrimental beliefs. This pivotal aspect of the Inner Shift Method allows you to emerge from the experience with a newfound love and acceptance for yourself, transforming your internal narrative.

4. Empathetic Reflection

A pivotal element of the Inner Shift Method is our role as empathetic mirrors during your journey. Our facilitators are not just observers; they deeply empathize with and reflect your experiences. This profound level of empathy ensures that you feel seen, understood, and supported at every step. By resonating with your emotional landscape, we offer guidance and validation that enhance the therapeutic process, making your journey towards healing and self-discovery a shared and deeply validated experience. This approach fosters a powerful sense of connection and trust, allowing for a more open and transformative session.

5. Trauma Healing

From years of experience, we know that psilocybin experiences can unlock the subconscious, potentially bringing traumatic memories to the forefront – even those long forgotten. These may be deeply ingrained memories from early childhood or even birth. These memories can be visual memories or emotional memories. Our facilitators are adept at identifying and guiding you through these pivotal moments of trauma, ensuring what could have been a distressing experience transforms into one of profound healing. This approach turns potential “bad trips” into therapeutic sessions, offering significant healing and growth.

6. Inner Child Work

When past traumas surface, we employ inner child work to navigate these challenging waters. Our facilitators are trained in trauma integration therapy, allowing us to guide you through moments of deep discomfort that may reemerge during a session. This aspect of our method involves nurturing and healing your inner child, offering the support and validation needed to heal old, unprocessed, longstanding emotional wounds. This aspect of our method ensures that healing is not just temporary but addresses the root causes of emotional pain, leading to lasting change.

7. Meeting Early Childhood Needs:

Our facilitators are adept at addressing needs that went unmet during your early childhood. If your psilocybin journey uncovers difficult memories rooted in unhealthy family dynamics, our facilitator embodies the role of a loving parent or caretaker, offering the support and nurturing previously absent. This unique aspect of our method provides a corrective emotional experience, promoting healing and closure.

8. Overcoming Resistance

It’s not uncommon to encounter resistance due to fear, a desire to control the experience, or mental overactivity. This inner resistance can block the psilocybin journey from starting, leaving the participant in a waiting state. Our method includes proven therapeutic tools to help you move beyond these barriers. By shifting from a state of mental resistance to one of bodily presence, we facilitate the commencement of the psilocybin journey, enabling you to access the transformative potential of the experience fully.

9. Nervous System Regulation

A key component of our approach involves working with your nervous system through somatic techniques. By helping you regulate your nervous system, we enhance your ability to stay present and connected throughout the journey, ensuring a more grounded and transformative experience.

10. Trusting Your Inner Healer:

An integral part of our method is recognizing when to allow space for the psilocybin to guide the process and when to intervene. We respect the healing and learning facilitated by the medicine, choosing not to intervene when you are in a space of growth and surrender. Trust in your inner healer is paramount, balancing guidance with the autonomy of your journey.

11. Integration:

A critical phase of the Inner Shift Method, integration bridges the gap between your psilocybin experience and your daily life. This process involves consolidating the insights, emotional breakthroughs, and transformative realizations into actionable steps and sustainable changes. Our facilitators guide you through reflecting on your journey, identifying key learnings, and applying them to create meaningful, lasting changes in your life. This ensures that the profound shifts experienced during the retreat continue to enrich and guide you long after the immediate effects of psilocybin have subsided, making your transformation a lasting cornerstone of your personal growth and development.

The Inner Shift Method is a holistic approach that integrates modern psychological techniques with the ancient wisdom of psilocybin, offering a comprehensive path to healing, self-discovery, and profound personal growth. Through this method, we support you in navigating the complexities of your inner world, leading to lasting transformation and a deeper connection with your true self.

We specialise in people who have mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety & social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, imposter syndrome and/or are neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, gifted).

We help those who feel stuck or overwhelmed or are looking for a sense of deeper meaning and fulfilment in life.

Our focus ranges from transcending feelings of inadequacy to recognizing your inherent worthiness, shedding facades for authentic self-expression, transitioning from depression to renewed joy, and guiding you from anxiety to calm assurance.

Additionally, we offer pathways for those navigating neurodivergence struggles to embrace their unique abilities, transform mental struggles into clarity and strength, find purposeful action and ease, discover deep fulfillment, foster comfortable social engagement, heal from PTSD, and shift from imposter syndrome to confident self-belief.

  • From an Inner Sense of Not Feeling Good Enough to Feeling Unconditionally Worthy: We help you transcend deep-rooted feelings of inadequacy, leading you to recognize and embrace your inherent worthiness of love and success.
  • From Hiding Behind a Mask to Authentic Self-Expression: We support you in shedding the facades, allowing your true self to shine forth confidently and freely.
  • From Depression to Emotional Balance and Renewed Joy: Transition from the grips of depression to experiencing life with renewed enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of well-being.
  • From Anxiety to Calm Assurance: We guide you from states of anxiety to feelings of peace, grounding, and inner safety, enabling a calm and assured engagement with life.
  • From Neurodivergence Struggles to Embraced Unique Abilities: For those navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, and hypersensitivity, we offer pathways from feeling at odds with the world to embracing and leveraging your unique gifts and perspectives.
  • From Mental Struggles to Clarity and Strength: Transform mental struggles into clarity of thought and emotional resilience, empowering you to face life’s challenges with newfound strength.
  • From Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed to Purposeful Action and Ease: Move from feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed by life to finding clear direction, purpose, and a sense of ease in your path forward.
  • From a Sense of Life’s Meaninglessness to Discovering Deep Fulfillment: We help pivot from existential voids to discovering and living a life filled with deep meaning and fulfillment.
  • From Social Anxiety to Comfortable Social Engagement: Transition from social anxiety to feeling comfortable and genuine in social situations, fostering meaningful connections.
  • From PTSD to Healing and Wholeness: Guide those affected by PTSD from the shadows of their past traumas to healing and a sense of wholeness, integrating and overcoming their experiences.
  • From Imposter Syndrome to Confident Self-Belief: Shift from the debilitating doubts of imposter syndrome to a place of confident self-belief and acknowledgment of your capabilities and achievements.

Our approach, rooted in the Inner Shift Method, is designed to navigate these transitions, supporting a journey from present challenges to a future of greater emotional and mental freedom.

Yes, we guide transformative inner shifts, helping you move from challenging states to empowering realizations.

We help those who feel stuck or overwhelmed or are looking for a sense of deeper meaning and fulfilment in life.

Our focus ranges from transcending feelings of inadequacy to recognizing your inherent worthiness, shedding facades for authentic self-expression, transitioning from depression to renewed joy, and guiding you from anxiety to calm assurance.

  • From an Inner Sense of Not Feeling Good Enough to Feeling Unconditionally Worthy: We help you transcend deep-rooted feelings of inadequacy, leading you to recognize and embrace your inherent worthiness of love and success.
  • From Hiding Behind a Mask to Authentic Self-Expression: We support you in shedding the facades, allowing your true self to shine forth confidently and freely.
  • From Depression to Emotional Balance and Renewed Joy: Transition from the grips of depression to experiencing life with renewed enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of well-being.
  • From Anxiety to Calm Assurance: We guide you from states of anxiety to feelings of peace, grounding, and inner safety, enabling a calm and assured engagement with life.
  • From Neurodivergence Struggles to Embraced Unique Abilities: For those navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, and hypersensitivity, we offer pathways from feeling at odds with the world to embracing and leveraging your unique gifts and perspectives.
  • From Mental Struggles to Clarity and Strength: Transform mental struggles into clarity of thought and emotional resilience, empowering you to face life’s challenges with newfound strength.
  • From Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed to Purposeful Action and Ease: Move from feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed by life to finding clear direction, purpose, and a sense of ease in your path forward.
  • From a Sense of Life’s Meaninglessness to Discovering Deep Fulfillment: We help pivot from existential voids to discovering and living a life filled with deep meaning and fulfillment.
  • From Social Anxiety to Comfortable Social Engagement: Transition from social anxiety to feeling comfortable and genuine in social situations, fostering meaningful connections.
  • From PTSD to Healing and Wholeness: Guide those affected by PTSD from the shadows of their past traumas to healing and a sense of wholeness, integrating and overcoming their experiences.
  • From Imposter Syndrome to Confident Self-Belief: Shift from the debilitating doubts of imposter syndrome to a place of confident self-belief and acknowledgment of your capabilities and achievements.

Our approach, rooted in the Inner Shift Method, is designed to navigate these transitions, supporting a journey from present challenges to a future of greater emotional and mental freedom.

For a comprehensive roadmap, we recommend you check out our Ultimate Psychedelic Retreat Preparation Guide to help you feel fully ready for your journey. Find it here:

https://innershift.institute/psychedelic-retreat-preparation/

Our Psilocybin Retreat Guides

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Alice Smeets is the founder of The Inner Shift Institute and the creator of The Inner Shift Method, a groundbreaking approach that combines psychedelic-assisted therapy with trauma-informed techniques such as inner child work and parts work. Since 2017, she has guided more than 600 individuals through legal psychedelic journeys, facilitating profound breakthroughs and lasting change.

Known for her out-of-the-box thinking and willingness to speak the truth, even when it challenges convention, Alice is a transformation catalyst who helps people create extraordinary lives on their own terms. As a neurodivergent thinker deeply attuned to multiple perspectives, she draws from intuition as much as intellect, finding creative solutions to entrenched challenges. Her ability to ask the right question at the right time guides clients to uncover answers within themselves, often unlocking clarity they have been seeking for years.

Alice holds a Master’s degree, speaks three and a half languages, and has lived and worked across the globe, including in Haiti, Costa Rica, and Bali. She has trained extensively with both indigenous shamans and leading Western psychologists and researchers in the field of psychedelics.

Her path is shaped by personal transformation. She has overcome depression, healed deeply dysfunctional family patterns, and navigated life as a bisexual woman in a world that often struggles to embrace difference. She knows what it is like to feel stuck, disconnected, and hopeless and she knows, firsthand, that it is possible to build a life worth waking up to every morning.

Specialities:

ADHD / neurodiversity

Depression / Anxiety

C-PTSD / Childhood Trauma

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Karlijn is a psychedelic facilitator and therapist based in the Netherlands with 10+ years of experience. She works with individuals by creating a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their inner world. In her sessions, she encourages clients to acknowledge and work through whatever thoughts, emotions, or memories arise, with the goal of supporting personal growth, healing, and transformation.

Her professional focus is rooted in the belief that people hold the capacity to heal themselves. She is committed to helping clients move from a state of survival toward greater self-acceptance, trust, and resilience. Through her work, she supports individuals in developing the tools to live with more authenticity and purpose.

Karlijn’s own life experience has taught her the importance of shifting from survival patterns to a state of self-trust and openness. She recognizes that challenges and difficulties can be an important part of growth and that embracing them is often a necessary step toward positive change.

Outside of her work, Karlijn enjoys long hikes in nature and regularly attends ecstatic dance. She lives in a tiny house in the forest, where she appreciates the beauty of the seasons. She also values community life, spending time with friends and family around a fire, and engaging in meaningful conversations. Connection with herself, with others and with nature forms the foundation of how she lives and works.

Specialities:

Overcoming feeling stuck

Depression

Reconnecting to the heart/intuition

Sanne is an experienced psilocybin guide, artist, and singer-songwriter. Since 2019, she has guided more than 200 individuals in psilocybin sessions, drawing on her training in trauma work, inner child work, and parts work. Her approach is both structured and creative, combining therapeutic methods with music to create meaningful and supportive experiences.

Her path into this work began at the age of eighteen when she experienced a heart attack and near death experience. While she recovered physically, she later discovered she was living with anxiety, PTSD, and dissociation. This turning point led her to study the impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and physical health.

Over the years, she has worked with teachers and mentors who taught her how to address trauma at its roots, work with the subconscious mind, and use psilocybin in a responsible and intentional way. These studies, together with her personal journey, gave her the tools to guide others through challenging inner experiences.

Sanne believes that meaningful change is not about quick fixes but about addressing underlying patterns, living in line with one’s values, and practicing honest self-expression. She supports people in moving from disconnection to connection, from self-doubt to confidence, and toward a life that feels authentic and grounded. 

Location:

Amsterdam & The Hague, Netherlands

Specialities:

Anxiety & Sensitivity

Connecting With Your Intuition

Creative Expression

Cony is a certified psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with plant-based medicines. She combines her academic training with a broad range of additional disciplines, including yoga, tantra, reiki, dance, life coaching, sexuality work, shadow work, trauma work, and theta healing. This wide background allows her to adapt her approach to the needs of the individual.

In her work, Cony supports people in facing and processing their emotions, reconnecting with themselves, and overcoming limiting beliefs or behaviors that stand in the way of a fulfilling life. She sees each client as unique, with their own story and perspective, and offers a space where they can be open, honest, and understood.

Her intention is to help people develop clarity, resilience, and confidence, while also strengthening their ability to live in alignment with their values and personal direction. She brings together psychological insight with her long-standing knowledge of plants and other practices to guide clients in a grounded and practical way.

Beyond her professional practice, Cony is committed to her own ongoing development. She regularly engages in movement, ritual, and creative expression, which continue to shape her presence and attentiveness in her work with others. She is known for her dedication, warmth, and ability to meet people where they are, creating an environment that is both supportive and empowering.

Specialities:

Depression / Anxiety

Healing Traumatic Experiences

Emotional Disconnection and

Numbness

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Rachel is a clinical psychologist, psychedelic facilitator, and Holotropic Breathwork facilitator with over 20 years of experience. She helps people find their own answers and build trust in their ability to heal. She supports them in working through their challenges and strengthening their sense of self.

In her work, Rachel follows the principle of “non-doing.” Rather than directing or deciding what someone needs, she helps clients make sense of their emotions and physical impulses, creating a wider, non-judgmental perspective from which insights can arise. She is fully present with those she works with, including during difficult and challenging moments.

Rachel first encountered Holotropic Breathwork during her psychology studies at the age of 23 and was immediately drawn to the potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness. This experience confirmed her decision to become a psychologist and shaped the direction of her professional path.

She went on to obtain a second Master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology and Consciousness Studies, a field of psychology that recognizes spirituality as a human need. In 2016, she completed the Grof Transpersonal Training and became a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator. She is also trained in EMDR therapy.

Rachel holds the perspective that expanded states of consciousness can play a powerful role in healing and self-development. She believes that many healing processes are less about doing more and more about allowing space, letting go, and returning to one’s essential self.

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

Specialities:

Depression / Anxiety

Reconnection to inner healing

wisdom and inner guidance

Fear of Abandonment and Trauma

Beyond words, there’s a language that belongs to the body. And since the body holds stories, memories, and patterns that shape the way we move through life, this language is the key to our deepest freedom. When we listen deeply, we come to understand that healing is not about fixing what’s broken, but rather releasing what no longer needs to be held. This is the space Corinna creates.

As the chef of our group retreats, as well as a Multidimensional Bodywork Therapist and certified teacher in Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, Corinna uses the body to guide people back to their inner wisdom—not only through movement and presence but also through nourishment. Trauma, stress, and emotions don’t just exist in the mind; they are woven into the muscles, the fascia, the joints, the breath, and the nervous system. Through her cooking, she supports deep transformation, crafting meals that don’t just feed the body but also create space for healing and connection.

With over a decade of experience leading and being led in retreat spaces—and drawing knowledge from both Western and Eastern traditions—she has cultivated a profound ability to read people and spaces, allowing transformation to unfold naturally.

Corinna approaches food as a portal for self-discovery. The way we eat mirrors our most primal and intimate world, reflecting the way we walk through life. Her company Sacred Food became an extension of this vision because the more curious we are about our true nature, the more open we become to stripping away the layers of conditioning, expectations, and old stories—so that what is real can finally be felt, seen, and integrated.

Jeanne is a French-German psychotherapy practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, and certified breathwork facilitator with more than a decade of experience working with psychedelics in therapeutic settings. She is also a trained art therapist and creates her own mandala artwork.

Her focus is on guiding individuals through inner work to address what may be holding them back from living a more fulfilled and meaningful life. She helps people work through their emotions and reconnect with their inner child so they can feel more at peace with themselves.

In her practice, Jeanne draws on a range of approaches including therapeutic, coaching, meditative, and spiritual methods, tailoring each process to the needs of the individual. Her work is aimed at fostering greater self-awareness, clarity, and the ability to let go of patterns that are no longer useful.

Outside of her professional work, Jeanne enjoys spending time in nature, walking barefoot, hiking mountains, and swimming in rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. She also has a passion for collecting wild herbs for salads, painting mandalas, practicing yoga, singing, dancing at ecstatic dance events, and spending time with her friends and family.

Location:

Group Retreats: Venlo, Netherlands

Private Retreats: Salzburg/Innsbruck, Austria

Specialities:

Heartbreak

Burnout/Depression

Transgenerational Trauma

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Melissa has over 15 years of experience working with visionary plant medicines and a strong background in personal and social development. She has travelled extensively, driven by a fascination with nature, indigenous cultures, and the pursuit of freedom. As a neurodivergent individual, her way of perceiving and connecting with the world adds depth and sensitivity to her work.

Her passion for health and wellbeing has led her to study coaching, trauma integration therapies, nutrition, and the use of visionary plant medicines. This combination of training and experience has given her a solid foundation for guiding others through challenging and meaningful personal processes in a safe and structured way.

Melissa’s clients value her attentiveness, calm presence, and ability to create a supportive environment that encourages them to step outside their comfort zones while progressing at their own pace. She helps individuals identify and work through hidden patterns, develop self-acceptance, and build a more grounded connection to themselves.

Her body–mind–centered approach incorporates self-leadership coaching, somatic Internal Family Systems therapy, inner child work, and shadow work. Alongside her facilitation work, Melissa has pursued creative and entrepreneurial projects, including designing and building several sustainable construction projects. She divides her time between Europe and Mexico, living in a way that reflects her belief in living courageously and exploring life beyond conventional paths.

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands or Tulum, Mexico (depending on the time of the year)

Specialities:

Increased sense of self-worth, purpose and meaning

Authenticity, emotional intelligence & resilience

Integrating trauma and adverse experiences

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Caro is a mindset and personal development coach and psychedelic facilitator who helps people identify and change limiting beliefs so they can live with greater clarity and purpose.

As a neurodivergent woman, she brings a heightened awareness and unique perspective to her work, often noticing details others might miss. She supports clients in recognising self-sabotaging patterns and understanding how these influence their lives. Through this process, they learn to question old assumptions, make conscious choices, and create lives that feel meaningful to them.

Caro’s own life experiences deeply inform her work. She has let go of a long-standing sense of guilt, overcome people-pleasing tendencies, and rebuilt her self-worth. She has also addressed patterns of codependency, worked through anxiety, and recovered from two traumatic birth experiences.

By approaching her own childhood experiences with greater care, she has learned to be a more compassionate mother and to raise her children to be confident, curious, and creative individuals. Outside of her work, she enjoys dancing, spending time with her children, gardening, writing, meditating, practicing yoga, and exploring new subjects.

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

Specialities:

ADHD / neurodiversity

Narcissistic Abuse / Parent

Sensitivity (HSP)

Alejandra is a trauma-informed therapist and psychedelic guide who combines scientific training with her cultural background to support emotional healing and personal growth. She creates safe, structured spaces where individuals can work through limiting patterns, reconnect with themselves, and find their own voice.

Her approach integrates Internal Family Systems Therapy (Levels 1, 2 & 3), Somatic Psychotherapy, Nonviolent Communication, and Psychedelic Facilitation. She is also trained in Yoga and Reiki and is completing the final years of a four-year program in Body-Oriented Therapy. This diverse background allows her to adapt her methods to the needs of each individual.

Originally from Peru and now based in the Netherlands, Alejandra brings a broad perspective shaped by both scientific knowledge and her heritage. Her focus is to create environments where people feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore the full range of their experiences. She supports clients in facing painful or unacknowledged aspects of themselves with honesty and care, always at their own pace. Alejandra believes meaningful change happens when people are met with respect, compassion, and presence exactly as they are.

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Specialities:

Trauma Healing / PTSD

Nervous System Regulation

Relationship Care & Repair

A close-up of a woman lying on a white pillow, reflecting during a psilocybin therapy session at Inner Shift Institute

It’s time to feel Alive
To shed the old ways of Being
To find a clarity that comes from deep Within
To feel and know your next Steps
It's time to break through Barriers
To create a life with deep Meaning
It’s time for a Shift

What you can expect on a Psilocybin Group Therapy Retreat?

Our 6-day group retreat, called The Shift, is held in Venlo, Netherlands, and accommodates up to 12 participants. You'll experience a full preparation day, 2 Psilocybin ceremonies, 2 days of microdosing, private and group integration sessions, all guided by a team of experienced psychologists, psychotherapists, and facilitators. Set in a nurturing communal environment, the retreat also offers the choice of private or shared double rooms for your comfort.

Our team consists of highly experienced women—therapists, psychologists, and guides—who bring years of expertise along with a nurturing and feminine approach to every aspect of your journey, ensuring you feel supported and understood throughout. Occasionally, we are also joined by a male facilitator at the retreat.

With a maximum of 12 participants, our psilocybin-assisted therapy retreats cultivate an intimate setting where deep connections flourish. Participants often form lifelong friendships, as the retreats creates an environment of profound vulnerability and mutual support.

To help you get most out of your therapeutic Psilocybin journey, we have created an online preparation (5,5h) and integration workshop (5h). These workshops are designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to maximize the therapeutic benefits of your psilocybin experience and seamlessly integrate the profound changes into your daily life.

Integration is an important part of your journey. During your retreat, we provide a private, 1 hour in-person integration session to help you process and reflect on your experience. With expert guidance, we’ll explore how to incorporate the insights gained into your daily life, ensuring that your deep inner shift continues beyond the ceremony.

Your psilocybin ceremony is fully customized to meet your unique needs, with the dosage carefully adjusted to align with your specific intentions. We typically follow the standard dosages recommended by Johns Hopkins University for a therapeutic experience, but we remain flexible to ensure the best outcome for you. If needed, you can receive a boost after one hour to deepen your journey. Whether you prefer a profound exploration or a more gentle experience, we work with you to determine the ideal dose. The ceremony is further enhanced with meditations, providing a strong foundation for your experience.

Our retreats unfold in the serene Dutch countryside, offering a haven of natural beauty where you can deeply reconnect with yourself. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes and rich sensory experiences, this setting nurtures a profound sense of calm and grounding, allowing you to return to your senses and embrace your journey in an environment designed to support your inner shifts.

soul-warming vegetarian meals that not only nourish your body but also uplift your spirit. With a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients, each dish is crafted to provide comfort and sustenance throughout your journey. We offer gluten-free options and are happy to accommodate any specific dietary needs or preferences you may have, ensuring that every meal supports your well-being.

Experience ultimate relaxation in our comfortable and luxurious accommodations. Whether you choose a private room or a shared double, each space is thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat where you can rest and recharge. With cozy bedding, serene surroundings, and all the amenities you need, your stay will be as restful and rejuvenating as the retreat itself.

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Our free 15-minute call allows us to understand your needs and where you are on your journey. It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have, whether they're specifically about the psilocybin retreat or touch on other pertinent aspects of the experience. We'll listen to your story and provide focused guidance, ensuring you feel supported as you take your next steps.

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