[Solved] Truffle session with psychedelic therapist

If it is important to you that someone guiding you during a psychedelic session has a title or is fully trained as a therapist (psychology, etc.), we have a number of therapists at Triptherapie who can lead a truffle session.

These therapists combine a psychological or therapeutic training with years of experience in guiding psilocybin sessions and a warm, safe approach.

1. Sascha de Waal – Clinical Psychologist & Psychedelic Therapist

1. Master Clinical Psychology (UvA)

2. Training via RINO therapeutic work with psychedelics

3. Experience in addiction care, mental health care and rehabilitation

4. Combines CBT, EMDR principles and bodywork

5. Facilitates sessions with psilocybin, ketamine and LSD analogues

Why choose Sascha?
If you are looking for a psychologist with depth, warmth, and a keen eye for therapeutic processes, Sascha is an excellent choice. She is often praised for her intuitive guidance and humanity, making even heavy processes feel safe.

🔗 View Sascha's profile and availability

2. Reineke Brandt – Psychologist & Body-Oriented Therapist

1. Graduated psychologist

2. RINO training in therapeutic work with psychedelics

3. Works with talk therapy, breathwork, yoga and EMDR

4. Facilitates sessions from Maassluis/Rotterdam area.

Why choose Reineke?
Reineke is particularly suitable for those who want more body-oriented and intuitive wants to work, for example if you are carrying a lot of tension, burnout, or unprocessed emotions. She offers deep peace and carries a gentle, loving energy.

🔗 More about Reineke Brandt

3. Ronald Hochstenbach – Psychosocial therapist & trauma specialist

1. 30+ years of experience in trauma therapy and mental health care

2. Specialized in PTSD, IFS, psychodrama, mindfulness

3. Accompanies MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD sessions

4. RINO-trained and with extensive experience in PTSD and trauma

Why choose Ronald?
Ronald is the ultimate guide if you struggle with trauma, anxiety or long-term depression. His calm, grounded energy and deep therapeutic experience make him well-suited for intense processes where you truly want to heal.

🔗 More about Ronald Hochstenbach

Why these three?

These three therapists:

1. They are all trained in psychology or therapy,

2. Have received additional training at the RINO Group (recognized institute),

3. And guide truffle sessions with a therapeutic goal, not only as a spiritual experience.

What now?

1. Fill the intake for truffle therapy in.

2. Optionally indicate that you prefer Sascha, Reineke or Ronald.

3. Upon approval, you can book immediately or receive a scheduling proposal.

Of course, it goes much further than just your therapist's background. The choice between Sascha, Reineke, or Ronald is really about who you are and what you need in that session.

I would say: first, take a moment to reflect on yourself. What brings you there? Are you someone who thinks a lot and finds insights very valuable? Are you more someone who experiences through your body, through emotions? Do you have trauma that you want to address?

The preparation for the session is actually the moment when the match is truly made. During the intake interviews, you build trust with your therapist. They understand your situation, your history, and what you feel. That shared understanding is crucial—it signals to your nervous system that you are safe. And on the day of the ceremony, that creates a much deeper opening.

A practical note: think not only about what you want to achieve, but also about how you feel about change. Some people want someone who works directly, who guides you through difficult moments. Others want someone who gives plenty of room for personal exploration. Both have their place and value.

My advice: do the intake, be honest about what you are looking for. Say what you feel. At Triptherapie they are good at matching, so trust that they will send you to the right person, and also trust your own intuition. That intuitive feeling you have after that first contact? Before booking, consider above all whether a therapeutic container and a lot of targeted therapy is right for you, or whether a relaxed and informal approach would suit you better.

It depends on what you need. Do you have trauma and do you prefer a male therapist? Choose Ronald. Do you feel a lot of tension or emotional knots in your body? Reineke works through the body. Do you want to combine insights with emotional depth? Then Sascha might be a good choice. Above all, listen to your intuition, but don't let any trauma hold you back in your choice!

Marcel has given you excellent information about each therapist's background and approach. Let me add some practical guidance on matching your specific situation to the right person.

Choosing between Sascha, Reineke, and Ronald really depends on what you're bringing into the session and what you're hoping to get out of it.

If you're dealing with trauma, PTSD, or deep psychological wounding that you've carried for years, Ronald is your person. His 30+ years of trauma therapy experience and specialization in PTSD means he has seen and worked with every flavor of trauma processing you might encounter. His approach creates the kind of grounded, stable container that allows really heavy material to surface and transform safely. This is not to say the others don't work with trauma, but Ronald's entire professional identity is built around this.

If you're coming with burnout, stuck patterns, or a lot of somatic tension held in your body, Reineke's body-centered approach makes a real difference. Psilocybin naturally wants to work through the body, and having a guide who understands how to support that integration at a somatic level amplifies the healing. She's particularly skilled if you struggle with anxiety or if you know you tend to dissociate or get stuck in your head.

Sascha is excellent if you're looking for a balance between intellectual insight and emotional depth. Her background in CBT and EMDR principles means she can help you understand the patterns you're uncovering while also honoring the felt emotional experience. She's often the choice for people who are motivated and relatively psychologically resourced, though she certainly works with more complex presentations too.

One thing to consider: the therapist-client relationship matters enormously in psychedelic work. During your intake process, pay attention to whether you feel naturally at ease with whoever responds to you. That resonance, that sense that someone "gets" you, is powerful medicine and can be as important as their specific skillset. You can always mention your initial condition or what you're hoping to address in the intake form and let the Triptherapie team help match you, but don't underestimate the value of going with your gut feeling about who you want holding space for your journey.

Also remember that integration after the session is where the real work happens, so the therapeutic relationship extends beyond just the ceremony day itself.