Overthinking associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms can feel like your mind will never switch off. Thoughts keep circling, scenarios pile up, and even small decisions take a lot of energy. Many people seek…
Healing loneliness and trauma with MDMA therapy: safe and prepared
Loneliness and trauma: why it can feel so deep. Long-standing loneliness, especially when it can be traced back to childhood experiences, often does not feel like “just a…
MDMA sessions with a tripsitter: experiences and reviews per facilitator
Anyone looking for information about a guided MDMA session will quickly turn to anecdotal evidence. Reviews can offer a sense of recognition, but they are also colored by personal context, expectations, and the setting in which…
Trauma therapy with legal LSD analogues: safe and supervised in the Netherlands
Interest in psychedelics for personal development and trauma processing is growing. At the same time, there is much uncertainty: what is and isn't possible in the Netherlands, what does “legal” mean, and how does coaching relate to…
Psychedelic therapy in Amsterdam: on-site options and guidance
Psychedelic therapy and coaching are increasingly mentioned as possible support for personal development, stuck patterns, or processing difficult experiences. At the same time, it raises practical questions, especially in a city…
MDMA therapy explained: why it can lead to breakthroughs in trauma
MDMA therapy has received a great deal of attention in recent years, particularly in the context of trauma. In stories and in (increasing) scientific research, people sometimes describe a remarkable combination of clarity, emotional accessibility, and safety….
MDMA therapy for PTSD: what does research say and what is legal in the Netherlands?
The question of whether MDMA can help with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) often stems from hope, but also from frustration with existing treatment options. In recent years, there has been increasing scientific research…
MDMA therapy later in life: finding peace with trauma and insomnia
Introduction: Insomnia, Restlessness, and Trauma in Later Life Chronic insomnia and persistent anxiety can weigh particularly heavily in later life. Not only because the body may feel less resilient, but also because…
The phases of a psilocybin ceremony and what they mean in therapy
Introduction A psilocybin ceremony is often described by participants as a process that unfolds in distinct phases. Not because every session is the same, but because recurring patterns appear in many experience reports….
