Why Triptherapie can already offer legal LSD sessions with trained therapists

In the Netherlands, classical LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a list-I material from the Opium Act; possession, use, and trade are prohibited. Yet, more and more people are wondering whether psychedelics can play a role in therapeutic processes. Triptherapie is a pioneer in this regard. By making use of legal analogues And by investing in professional training and guidance, Triptherapie can already offer safe LSD experiences within the law. In this blog, we explain how this is possible and why our approach involving therapists provides a safe foundation.

LSD and the law

The most well-known variant LSD is banned, but there are two legal options to still facilitate a comparable experience:

1. Legal LSD analogues – These are compounds that are chemically almost identical to LSD, such as 1cP‑LSD or 1V‑LSD. In the body, these analogs are rapidly converted into LSD. They have virtually the same therapeutic effects but are not (yet) covered by the Opium Act. As a result, the sessions can take place entirely within the boundaries of Dutch law.. The effects and experience are 99% identical to traditional LSD, allowing clients to experience psychological depth without breaking the law..

2. Harm reduction with own LSD – If someone owns LSD themselves, they may bring a limited amount to a guided session. Triptherapie does not supply illegal substances, but offers a safe context and professional guidance to minimize the risk of a negative experience..

In this way, psychedelic therapy is no recognized medical treatment is. It is about guidance and awareness, and any medical progress is then a by-product. The psychedelics used are legal varieties..

Professional guidance and in-house training

Working safely with psychedelics requires more than just the right substance; it requires expert guidance. Triptherapie describes that all their programs are guided by a BIG-registered advisor and academically trained psychologists and therapists with relevant NIP and AGB registrations. In addition, there are internally trained supervisors who master the holistic method of Triptherapie. This allows clients to choose between guidance by a registered psychologist or an experienced tripsitter, depending on their needs.

This internal training includes, among other things, learning to work with the Triptherapie protocol, recognizing contraindications, and guiding preparation, sessions, and integration. The Facebook post from the Truffelceremonie page emphasizes that Triptherapie employs several graduate psychologists. who have been trained both internally and externally to work with clients under the influence of psychedelics. Internal training ensures that all supervisors work according to a fixed working method and that continuous quality control takes place.

External training: RINO training

In addition to internal training, at Triptherapie we invest in accredited external training courses. Several therapists have taken the course “Therapeutic work with psychedelics” taken at RINO Amsterdam – a training institute for mental health care. The RINO course covers the use of psychedelics in a ceremonial and therapeutic context. The emphasis is on psilocybin, but the acquired skills are also applicable to LSD analogues.
Important elements of this basic course are:

1. The course teaches participants how they can use psychedelic substances in a ceremonial and therapeutic context, with attention to both opportunities and risks.
2. They are practicing how to someone prepares, guides and integrates the experience, where an open and curious attitude is central.
3. The course is aimed at psychotherapists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other healthcare professionals within mental health care..
4. Upon completion, participants will possess knowledge of therapeutic mechanisms of action, skills in providing psychological safety, and experience in interpreting psychedelic experiences..

This training ensures that therapists know exactly ask the guide about psychedelics, how to create a safe set & setting and how to support clients in integrating insights into daily life.

Examples of RINO-trained therapists

Triptherapie states in its Q&A that some team members are officially designated as 'psychedelic therapists' because they are not only psychologists but have also completed the RINO training.. Some examples:

1. Sascha de Waal – Sascha is a NIP-registered psychologist and, in addition to her psychology studies and experience in addiction care and mental health care, has also completed the RINO course “Therapeutic work with psychedelics”.. 

2. Reineke Brandt – Reineke is also an NIP psychologist. and has completed the RINO training within Triptherapie. She has learned about contraindications, legal frameworks, set & setting and practical guidance of psychedelic sessions.

3. Ronald Hochstenbach – Ronald is a psychosocial therapist with extensive experience in trauma therapy. He has completed the RINO training “Therapeutic work with psychedelics” and is thus trained in all facets of preparation, guidance, and integration..

These examples show that Triptherapie invests seriously in accredited training. By combining RINO-trained therapists with internally trained coaches, a professional team is created that brings both clinical and experiential knowledge.

Conclusion

Triptherapie leads the way in the Netherlands by legal LSD sessions to offer that comply with the law and are supervised by professionals. Thanks to the use of LSD analogues who do not fall under the Opium Act, clients can experience an authentic LSD experience without breaking the law.. The organization emphasizes harm reduction, provides a comprehensive intake, and conducts sessions with academically trained psychologists, therapists, and in-house trained tripsitters..
In addition, they invest in external training courses at RINO Amsterdam, in which therapists learn how to safely use psychedelics in a therapeutic context. Team members such as Sascha, Reineke, and Ronald are RINO-certified and thereby bring in the latest knowledge and practical experience.

With this combination of legal means, internally and externally trained supervisors and a holistic approach, Triptherapie proves that responsible psychedelic guidance is already possible. It is not a substitute for regular mental health care, but it does offer a carefully designed alternative for people who want to expand their consciousness or work on personal growth. Anyone considering an LSD session can count on safety, expertise, and respect for the law at Triptherapie.