2026 Psychedelic

Practitioner Training

First-hand experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness

2026 Practitioners Training Program

Are you a professional looking to expand your expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapy? Our Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Certification Program is designed to equip wellness practitioners and clinicians with the knowledge, experience, and practical skills needed to integrate psychedelic-informed practices into their work. Led by an experienced psychiatrist and psychologist team, this unique training combines in-depth online teachings with an immersive, hands-on retreat.

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Integrate psychedelics into your professional and personal life

Our program is divided into two comprehensive modules, designed to provide a deep understanding of both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of psychedelic-assisted therapy. You’ll gain insights from expert instructors, participate in interactive online lectures, and engage in immersive retreats to apply what you've learned. With a focus on holistic training, small group sizes, and opportunities for hands-on experience, this program offers a unique blend of knowledge and practice to equip you with the skills needed for professional growth in this emerging field.

Program overview

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    Education & Intervision

    Our Education Module is more than just a standard foundation—it's a practical, hands-on foundation for therapists and other practitioners who want to learn how to actually do this work. While we cover essential topics like the history, neuroscience, and therapeutic potential of psychedelics, the real focus is on practical application. Through expert-led, interactive online sessions, you will gain real-world insights into dosing protocols, integration techniques, and the ethical considerations you may encounter in practice.

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    Experiential Retreat

    The Experiential Module is designed to immerse you in real-world applications of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Through hands-on experience in guided retreats, you will take on both participant and facilitator roles, deepening your understanding of therapeutic techniques, group dynamics, and integration practices. This module offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills in a supportive, experiential setting.

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    Certification

    With the certification from ETI, you can integrate psychedelic-informed practices into your professional work as a wellness practitioner or clinician. This certification enhances your expertise and opens opportunities for specialised roles in the rapidly evolving field of integrative healthcare. This program is not a license or authorization to practice psychedelic-assisted therapy outside of current legal avenues.

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Why choose
our program?

  • You will be trained in our uniquely developed ETI-method containing elements of shadow work, constellations, IFS and systemic work

  • The ETI method provides a holistic, immersive approach to self-exploration and healing, focussing on attachment wounds, integrating inner parts, and confronting hidden aspects of the self

  • Experience being a participant as well as a facilitator ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the therapeutic process

  • Develop key competencies in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including managing group dynamics, and starting your own practice

  • Join a network of like-minded professionals and benefit from ongoing support through supervision

By joining our program, you will not only enhance your professional skills but also become part of a transformative journey that promotes healing and personal growth.

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Join our growing community of practitioners

Throughout the programme - and long after it ends - you’ll have access to our purpose-built community platform. It’s a space to connect with fellow participants, engage with our wider network of practitioners, and continue your learning journey at your own pace.

This is where we host our live lectures, share handouts and integration tools, and offer access to a growing library of curated resources, recordings, and guides.

Our belief

The training for mental health practitioners is a combination of training in which therapists 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

Accreditations

The ETI Practitioner Training is the first program in the Netherlands to be accredited by FGzPT, NVP, and NVvP—three leading bodies in the field of psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. This accreditation applies to our Education Module, which includes 14 in-depth online lectures and reflects the quality and relevance of our training. It’s a meaningful recognition of our commitment to excellence in psychedelic-assisted therapy education.

Points available:

  • FGzPt - 14 points

  • NVP - 14 points

  • NVvP - 13 points

Our team

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    Jeanine Souren

    Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist

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    Hans van Wechem

    Psychiatrist (MD) & Psychotherapist

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    Fleur Nasiri

    Psychodrama Therapist

  • Stine van Wechem

    Operations Lead

  • Ross Pert

    Program Lead

Previous Participants

  • “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

Licenses

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  • Dutch Association for Psychotherapy logo featuring the acronym "NVP" and the text "nederlandse vereniging voor psychotherapie."
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  • Logo of Integrative Psychiatry Institute with the initials IPI on a white background.
  • Logo of Vereniging EMDR Nederland featuring an eye design and the text "Vereniging EMDR Nederland"
  • Logo of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport with text 'BIG geregistreerd'
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