Explore the World Within with Nature’s Medicine
Welcome to a sacred journey of healing and discovery. I facilitate private one-on-one, couples, and group psilocybin ceremonies in and near Den Haag, the Netherlands. Every journey is unique, we receive the most beneficial experience when we let go of our expectations and trust the natural unfolding of the process.
Psilocybin mushrooms and truffles are part of the fungi family and are naturally growing psychedelics commonly known as “Magic mushrooms.” The recent scientific research into psilocybin’s therapeutic benefits is showing promising results. This has led to a revival of interest in psychedelics within the fields of psychology and neoroscience. So far it has shown to be an effective treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, addiction and end-of-life disstress.
Psychedelics are far more than effective therapeutic assistants. The word ‘psychedelic’ is translated from Greek meaning ‘soul revealing’. The word ‘psyche’ meaning soul or spirit and ‘delos’ meaning reveal or manifest. The use of psilocybin can result in deep profound experiences that have the potential to enhance your quality of life, deepen your sense of connectedness, inspire you creatively, give insights into your purpose and guide you to create a deep intimate relationship with nature.
The ancient shamanic and religious use of the fungi as a sacrament dates back thousands of years across many different cultures. The presence and ceremonial use of psychedelics is revealed by ancient art, spiritual traditions and indigenous cultures all around the world. I believe it is essential to work with psilocybin medicine with intention, humility and integrity in a safe setting with respect for its deep cultural roots and ancient traditions.
Preparation, Ceremony & Integration
The ceremonies offer a unique blend of transpersonal therapy, ancient wisdom and shamanism. Guided with attentiveness and held in a safe and nurturing environment, the ceremony invites you to embark on a profound inner journey from the confines of the mind to the expansiveness of the heart. Through storytelling, sound healing, and medicine music, we facilitate a transformative experience that honors the deep cultural roots and ancient traditions of psilocybin use as a sacrament. Together we journey towards healing, growth, and soulful expression.
Preparation
Before the ceremony, you will receive a preparation guide and we will schedule a preparation session. During the session, we will get to know each other a little better and I will answer any questions you may have. I will help you to clarify your intention and prepare you mentally and emotionally so you can receive the most from the experience.
I cannot provide medically related advice so make sure to contact your medical professional when you are taking medication.
Ceremony
The ceremony will take place in or near Den Haag. We begin the day creating a ceremonial setting with an altar anchoring our intention and a heart-opening conversation or sharing circle. After receiving your cup, I will guide you inward to connect with your body and heart so you are present and connected to your feelings when the effects begin. I will combine sound healing, medicine songs and nature sounds with shamanic instruments to deepen your journey. You will receive support and guidance when needed to create a safe healing experience.
Integration
The following day we will have an integration walk in nature or sharing circle. It is also possible to have the integration session a couple days or a week after the experience. I will create a safe space that allows you to share what came up for you, help you to receive a deeper understanding of the experience and give you the clarity you need to integrate the insights. You will also receive a deeper understanding of the concept of integration and what to be aware of in the process.
Every journey is unique, and mystical experiences are not guaranteed. We don’t always get what we want, we get what we need to grow into something new.
“I would highly recommend Sanne and the experience we had with her. We felt safe from the first contact and throughout, she emits a calm competence and is very knowledgeable and attentive to our wishes and needs. The integration session afterwards was very helpful to understand the experience and how it relates to our lives.”
“After reading Michael Pollen’s How To Change Your Mind, I decided to try a psychedelic psilocybin experience to address some unresolved issues I have carried with me for a number of years. Having had a negative LSD experience many years ago, I wanted an option that was safe, private and in my own home. I chose the one-on-one guided experience with Sanne, which met all my expectations and then some! Sanne held space for me and her presence allowed me to go deeper and really be open to it. The integration session afterwards was also very valuable as it helped me to process the key takeaways and carry those through to my daily life. Highly recommended this experience as an investment into one’s mental health and wellbeing”
“Sanne was a true guide in every sense of the word. She was empathetic and understanding. She adapted to our needs when they changed and guided us through experiences that, in the wrong hands, could have been quite frightening. Instead she gave us the insight to understand and even accept what was frightening which opened up doors that lead to places of total awareness. Sanne was an integral part of this experience and when the way was unclear she seemed to know exactly what to do. Most of all, she made the experience what we needed and not what we wanted. In the moment this wasn’t always clear but by the end it was obvious. There are no words that can fully express the depths of gratitude we feel for her participation and guidance throughout this journey. At times we even were consciously aware of our gratitude and even thanked her (often through tears) during the journey. She was the Beatrice in a Divine Comedy we will never forget”
How did I become a guide?
I have guided 130+ beautiful people on their psilocybin journeys from all over the world. I have been facilitating at group retreats for 4+ years.
My journey of becoming a psychedelic guide was a synchronistic unfolding. I began facilitating psilocybin ceremonies in 2019, after completing my apprenticeship. I met Alice and Kerrie, at my first psilocybin retreat, gifted to me by a woman who had to give up her spot. A couple months later, Alice asked me if I was interested in becoming a psilocybin guide and learning from and working with them. I said yes and during my apprenticeship, I learned how to facilitate private ceremonies and at group retreats.
Over the years I attended different training programs and workshops in trauma integration therapy, breath work, Jungian dreamwork, energy healing, and shamanism. I have also participated in numerous ceremonies with experienced medicine women in the Netherlands, Costa Rica and Peru. A beautiful wise woman who has influenced my ceremonial work the most is Sophia, a medicine woman who comes from a long lineage of Celtic Druidism in France. She has spent the last 30 years in Central and South America learning from indigenous communities and shamans. We became friends during my stay in Costa Rica and I continue to learn from her deep embodiment and wisdom.
I am incredibly grateful for my shamanic apprenticeship with Meastra Jemma and Meastro Puma to deepen the ceremonies I facilitate with the sacred plant & fungi teachers. It is an honor to learn from the lineage ‘Seven Rays of the Sun’ coming from the Andes mountains in Peru. As a non-native student, I will never appropriate cultural ceremonies in their name or share rituals and parts of their tradition without permission. Respect and humility are essential in communion with the sacred medicines.
I believe the path to becoming a guide is to continuously learn. My three pillars are nature, knowledge, and devotion. We need to continue to nurture our relationship with nature and allow the medicine to be the teacher, seek to understand the mind, listen to the heart, and embody the wisdom we receive.
Let’s connect to see if we are a good fit…
Testimonials
“Sanne is a terrific guide full of kindness, love and compassion. She has tremendous knowledge of how trauma affects us now, how it lives in our bodies, and how we can move through it. She’s also very professional: she answered all questions that both myself and my girlfriend had, she is very punctual, and very understanding to one’s needs and concerns. With her as my guide, I was fully able to reach the intentions (break through/disarm my defense mechanisms and get in touch with my younger self) I had set out for both of my ceremonies. The experience itself was extremely intense, but Sanne was there every step of the way to talk to me, comfort me, soothe me and make me feel safe and supported the entire time. I am truly grateful I had this experience with Sanne by my side and could not imagine doing it with anyone else. I could not recommend Sanne enough. She is a wonderful person and guide. Thank you Sanne.”
“I had such an impactful experience guided by Sanne. She was open and informative beforehand and made me feel comfortable sharing my intention. During the experience, I felt so comfortable knowing that she was there - she has a wise, calming, warm presence that put me at ease. Afterward, during the integration session, she held space for me to share my entire journey adding insightful thoughts on my experience. I highly recommend working with Sanne - she is wonderful.”
“My first experience with psilocybin was with Sanne. Her preparation was so helpful and I was really confident when I met her for the journey. During the experience, I felt her always by my side to guide me. She was perfect in every way. With her guidance you will be able to go deep inside and feel perfectly safe at the same time. The day after, the integration will link the inner experience to your everyday life and you will have a slightly different way of feeling things afterwards. Thank you so much Sanne for everything!”
“I chose to take my psilocybin journey with you because I wanted a one to one session in an environment of my choice. I did a lot of reading and research on the different options and this worked well for me. I feel uncomfortable with groups of strangers and so a group retreat is not for me. You were approachable, calm, kind, knowledgeable and helpful before, during and after the session. You helped me with intentions, set & setting. During the session I felt completely safe and supported.
As you know I am a doctor and so had lots of questions which you answered well and thoroughly. I am very grateful for your guidance and am sure it contributed to the benefits that I am enjoying following the process. I did manage to stop SSRI treatment and have remained treatment free for 3 months since. As you explained to me it is a journey and I continue to heal and improve. It’s taken some time and patience but you also helped to manage my anxiety and expectations. I am deeply grateful. Thank you.
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“Sanne was very knowledgeable and comforting which resulted in me being less anxious as I went into the experience. During the journey, she was the perfect amount of present when I needed her to be but not intrusive during the times when I wanted to remain internally focused. She was very compassionate and caring. I felt safe and taken care of during the experience.”
“When I signed up for a session with Sanne, I had no clue what to expect. I wanted to get to know the inner workings of my brain on a different level but had never experienced psychedelics before. My prep sessions made me feel super comfortable and excited about the process, and by the time the ‘big day’ arrived I was calm and ready. Sanne is naturally a calming personality and made me feel super safe and secure for what was a great trip! Thank you so much Sanne for your help and care.”
“Sanne‘s presence made me feel very safe through the whole experience. She is very understanding and compassionate. I got a big change and opening on my perspectives and Sanne gave me very helpful tools during the integration session to explore further. I‘m super grateful for this experience!”
“Sanne is an excellent guide, she facilitated my psilocybin journey in November 2021. I found her to be calm, knowledgeable, and grounded from our initial video call. She helped me to prepare my intention for the experience. Her presence was reassuring and I felt completely safe and relaxed. I really valued the integration sessions after my experience and Sanne’s wisdom helped me articulate my thoughts into actionable points. I would not hesitate in recommending Sanne to anyone looking to explore the world of psychedelics. My life is unquestionably better for having worked with her.”