2027 Cohort | Starting 25th February

Psychedelic Practitioner Training: Core

Develop the knowledge, practical skills and embodied understanding required to support psychedelic experiences with safety, integrity and care.

The medicine is only part of the process

Psychedelic facilitation extends far beyond the dosing experience itself. Our core program covers the full arc of care — from screening and preparation through to facilitation, integration and ongoing support. Throughout the program, you will explore the ethical, relational and practical responsibilities involved in supporting people in non-ordinary states of consciousness.

Beginning on 25th February 2027, the program combines 20 live online sessions across two semesters with a four-day Experiential Retreat in the Netherlands. The first semester runs from February to June, followed by the retreat during the summer and a second online semester from September to October.

Across this journey, you will develop the knowledge, practical skills and embodied understanding needed to approach psychedelic work with greater awareness of safety, consent, boundaries, transference and the individual needs of the people you hold space for.

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Understanding the work — and experiencing its impact

At ETI, we believe practitioners need more than theoretical knowledge. To hold space for others responsibly, we must also understand altered states through direct, supported experience. Our work brings together insights from contemporary psychology with an appreciation of the relational, embodied and ceremonial dimensions through which psychedelic practices have long been held. Our approach is:

  • Practical: Learn how psychedelic facilitation works in real settings, not only in theory.

  • Relational: Develop the presence, attunement and self-awareness needed to meet each person where they are.

  • Holistic: Consider the mind, body, heart, soul and wider context of the person throughout the process.

  • Experiential: Embody your learning by taking part as both participant and facilitator.

  • Personal: Learn within a supportive environment where the team gets to know you and your development.

Our team

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    Hans van Wechem

    Psychiatrist (MD) & Psychotherapist

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    Jeanine Souren

    Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist

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    Ross Pert

    Program Lead & Facilitator

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    Stine van Wechem

    Operations Lead

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    Fleur Nasiri

    Psychodrama Therapist

One program, two connected modules

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    Education & Intervision

    20 live online sessions across two semesters. Develop the knowledge, ethical grounding and practical frameworks required across the full arc of psychedelic facilitation.

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    Experiential Retreat

    Four days in the Netherlands. Move between participant and facilitator roles within a carefully held group environment, translating online learning into lived practice.

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    Continued Development

    Participants completing the Core Program become part of ETI’s wider practitioner community, with ongoing opportunities for peer connection, gatherings and future development.

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Program Journey & Dates

Semester One:
Build the foundations

February–June 2027 | 12 online sessions

Learn about screening, preparation, psilocybin, ethics, consent, relational approaches and the ETI Method.

Experiential Retreat:
Embody the learning

Summer 2027 | Four days in the Netherlands

Experience the program as both participant and facilitator within a supported group container.

Semester Two:
Apply and integrate

September–October 2027 | 8 online sessions

Explore integration, challenging experiences, case studies, practice development and the future of the field.

Continue learning in community

Joining ETI means becoming part of an international network of more than 120 practitioners across over 20 countries.

Through the online community, peer relationships and seasonal gatherings in Amsterdam, participants can continue sharing learning, asking questions and developing their practice beyond the formal program.

Our belief

The training for mental health practitioners is a combination of training in which participants experience the transformative power of a high dose of psilocybin-containing truffles by themselves, and apply their insights to their own lives and their professional work with others.

We believe that experiencing a psychedelic session in a safe and supervised way is important to fully understand its magnitude. You will also experience being a psychedelic facilitator and what that entails, you will expand your knowledge about psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and gain the skills to navigate the different levels of the unconscious

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Certification and professional development

Participants who successfully complete the program receive an ETI certificate of completion, recognising their participation in the Education Module and Experiential Retreat.

The program supports continued professional development but is not a licence to practise psychedelic-assisted therapy and does not replace any registration, clinical qualification or legal authorisation required within your country or profession..

PE/CE Points available:

  • FGzPt - 14 points

  • NVvP - 13 points

Program Fees

Full Core Program — €6,400 including 21% VAT
Includes both modules and a €650 combined-program discount. Payment can be spread across three instalments.

Education Module Only — €2,450
Includes 20 live online sessions across two semesters, intervision, group discussions, session recordings and supporting resources. The fee is exempt from VAT.

Experiential Retreat Only — €4,600 including 21% VAT
Includes the four-day retreat in the Netherlands, meals, and accommodation. Retreat-only places are available in special circumstances and by prior agreement.

Opening Access: 8 Funded Places on Our 2027 Core Program

At ETI, we believe this work must be accessible and reflective of the diverse spectrum of people it is here to serve. If the field of psychedelic care is to grow with integrity, it cannot be shaped by a single voice or perspective. It needs practitioners from different backgrounds, experiences, and motivations — people who can meet others where they are.

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Who we invite to join the program

Our Core Program is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, coaches, wellness practitioners, students and trainees — as well as people changing careers or drawn to this work through a deep personal or professional interest in psychedelics.

Psychedelic care is naturally multidisciplinary, and we value the richness that different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences bring to both the learning environment and the experiences that unfold within it. You do not need an established psychedelic practice or a background in mental health. We value curiosity, self-reflection, openness to learning and a genuine commitment to approaching this work safely, ethically and responsibly.

Previous Participants

  • "The Experiential Training Institute offers an outstanding and deeply transformative training. I am still impressed by how beautifully the retreat and the entire learning journey were structured. The sense of safety, the grounded energy, the thoughtful pairing of participants, the thorough preparatory work on day one, the journey days, and the integration on day four; everything felt aligned. It all flowed so naturally because of the team’s exceptional preparation and presence. I truly felt seen, supported, and held."

    Sylvia

  • "Absolutely fabulous. Last weekend I finished my educational and experiential programme for becoming a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist. And it was amazing. The retreat in which all former lectures got practiced and integrated became a solid base and a highly inspirational starting point for my own practice in the therapeutical work with psychedelics. I received some healing Iand supported healing. Hans and Jeanine's team is warm, professional and accessible. "

    Michael

  • "A truly outstanding training, delivered by a deeply passionate and dedicated team with an incredible amount of knowledge and experience. During the 4-day retreat everything we had learned came together in a powerful way. I gained so much clarity on how to apply all of it therapeutically, and after the live days I’m convinced that the ETI method really deepens the journey and strengthens integration. In short, a wholehearted recommendation for anyone who wants to guide others at a top level."

    Talien

  • "The experience touched my heart in a very deep way. Everything was crafted with such intention — the location, the pairings, the music, the tiny thoughtful details (even the water bottles!), the hugs, the wisdom, the logistics, the kindness. This team doesn’t just run retreats, they live the work. And you can feel it in everything that Jeanine, Hans, Stine, Fleur and Ross do, in front and behind the scenes."

    Sarah

  • "Working with psychedelics is starting to find its way into mental healthcare settings, and that's a challenging task. It must be done with wisdom, attention, care, skill, and knowledge, so that the power and healing of psychedelics can flourish. Hans, Jeanine, Stine, Ross, and Fleur are wonderful examples of this with ETI."

    Merijn

  • “Hans and Jeanine are such a dynamic team, with depths of knowledge and a passion for training. I learned so much about the medicine and myself. I think the way they set up the event was very thoughtful. I really appreciated the medicine followed by the breath-work.”

    Hilary, Clinician, USA

  • “I immediately incorporated a number of techniques and practices from the training, and I feel that it greatly enhanced my skills. In addition, Jeanine and Hans are incredibly skilled at what they do, and the retreat centre is a lovely oasis just outside of Amsterdam.

    Rae, Psychologist, USA

  • “This training was one of the most profound experiences of my life. It not only provided me with deep knowledge about working with psilocybin, but it also will make me a better practitioner overall. I also gained a community of professionals that I feel a deep connection with. I can’t recommend this training more."

    M. Tockanan, licensed Clinical Psychologist, USA

  • "This experiential training was profound in so many ways. I experienced so much growth, both personally and professionally. Jeanine and Hans’ teachings were incredible. I felt safe and supported the entire time. I am leaving changed for the better. Thank you."

    E. Hill, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, USA

  • "Hans, Jeanine and Stine have everything to help you discover and learn. For me, their training provided space, comfort, safety and lots of energy based on their commitment! Hans has a very sharp ear when it comes to music, which made the musical support perfect in my opinion. Recommended!"

    Jochem van der Willigen

  • "I found the training for mental health professionals A-MA-ZING! I grew as a professional and I benefited immensely in my personal life. If you are looking for a course where you learn to work with psychedelics with integrity and respect for the clients’ process, this is the real deal. Hans and Jeanine are rockstar angels!"

    Femke

  • "I would really like to recommend the Experiential Training Institute to all professionals who are interested in Psychedelics Assisted Therapy. Hans and Jeanine are very much capable to introduce you to this expanding realm and in guiding your own journey. I had a really good time with the group and take this experience with me for the rest of my life!"

    Rogier

  • "I am still, weeks later, very impressed by this training. With a great group, I have expanded my therapeutic skills, but in addition, there was so much room for personal development and growth, that it could certainly be called a kind of group therapy that we all went through together. "

    Esther

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