Who we are

We speak from the heart and mind

Jeanine & Hans

After experiencing the power and potential of psychedelics ourselves for several years, we (Jeanine and Hans) founded the Experiential Training Institute in 2022. As an experiential education company, we’re dedicated to training mental health practitioners in psychedelic processes, while facilitating regular small group retreats for individuals and couples searching for deep meaning from this work.

Understanding the science, history, philosophy, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as the sacred wisdom linked with psychedelic work, has taken years. We both understand first-hand the non-ordinary state of consciousness and its opportunities, as well as the unique challenges that come with altered states.

psychedelic therapists and experiential training institute founders Jeanine and Hans

We first met when we worked together for Field Trip Health in Amsterdam, where we teamed up as Medical Director (Hans) and Head Therapist (Jeanine). At Field Trip, hundreds of clients were safely guided during their magic truffle sessions, with a proven track record for leading safe and legal psychedelic sessions for many individuals from all over the world. Our work in the psychedelic field deepened and strengthened as we shared a collective inspiration and purposefulness of doing profound transformative work together.

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Hans van Wechem, MD

Hans has over 30 years of experience in the psychiatric field and has been working as a psychiatrist in his private practice since 2003. His line of expertise lies in working with people who suffer from early childhood trauma and attachment disorders. He has profound knowledge of non-ordinary states of consciousness. 

Hans furthermore is a certified bonding psychotherapist and teaching fellow as well as a systemic psychotherapist. His understanding of the human psyche, his personality, and his humor make him an open-minded professional who can see beyond the traditional framework of psychiatry.

  • Psychiatrist (MD)

  • Psychotherapist

  • Couples & Family Therapist

  • Bonding Psychotherapist

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Jeanine Souren

Jeanine is a clinical psychologist and sexologist with specialties in couples and families. She also runs a private practice in the Amsterdam area where she works with clients from all over the world, offering therapy and coaching for couples, families and individuals. 

Jeanine has dedicated her career to helping repair, heal, and strengthen relational brokenness and sexual challenges for couples and individuals. She believes relationships are at the very core of human emotions. Relationship with oneself and with others. She also believes that getting in touch with the emotional layer that lies underneath a question is essential, as often, the key to new insight can be found in that layer. 

Jeanine has been part of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) since 2022 where she teaches future psychedelic assisted therapy practitioners.

  • Psychologist

  • Psychotherapist

  • Sexologist

  • Couples & Family Therapist

  • Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist

Our team

We’re incredibly fortunate to be supported by a passionate and dedicated team, with a wealth of personal and professional experience.

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Stine van Wechem psychedelic therapists and experiential training institute
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Accreditations & licenses

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