Emma Harmsen

Psychology-led plant medicine, in your space.

Netherlands Amsterdam paid

Emma Harmsen offers a unique approach to personal transformation, blending her background as a psychologist with the profound insights offered by plant medicine. Rather than a traditional retreat center, Emma brings the experience directly to you, conducting sessions in your chosen accommodation in either Amsterdam or Lisbon. This personalized, in-home model ensures a comfortable and private setting for deep introspection and healing. Her mission is to facilitate fundamental changes, helping individuals reconnect with themselves and their surroundings on a deep level. The focus is on providing a supportive environment for profound personal growth, with the convenience of not having to travel after a session. This bespoke service is ideal for those seeking a highly individualized and intimate plant medicine journey.

Highlights

Personalized sessions conducted in your own accommodation
Expert guidance from a psychologist specializing in plant medicine
Flexible locations in Amsterdam or Lisbon
Focus on deep, fundamental life changes
Convenience of not traveling after sessions

Good for

individuals seeking personalized guidancethose interested in plant medicinepeople preferring private settingstravelers to Amsterdam or Lisbonindividuals seeking deep personal transformation

Setting

Emma Harmsen operates out of two vibrant European cities: Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Lisbon, Portugal. The setting for your experience is your own pre-booked accommodation, whether it's a cozy Airbnb or another private rental. This allows for a highly personal and comfortable environment, tailored to your preferences, within the dynamic backdrop of either city.

The practice

Emma Harmsen facilitates plant medicine journeys, specifically utilizing psilocybin, within a therapeutic framework. The practice combines psychological insights with the meaningful potential of plant medicine to help individuals achieve profound personal growth and reconnection. Sessions are designed to be deeply introspective, guided by Emma's expertise, and aim to foster fundamental changes in participants' lives.

A typical day

There isn't a typical daily schedule as Emma Harmsen's services are highly personalized. Sessions are arranged at your pre-booked accommodation in Amsterdam or Lisbon, with the timing agreed upon directly with Emma. The advantage is a flexible schedule that fits your needs, allowing for a comfortable and private experience without the need to travel post-session.

Accommodation

Guests are responsible for booking their own accommodation in either the Amsterdam or Lisbon area. Emma Harmsen will then come to your chosen location to conduct the sessions, offering the convenience of not needing to travel after your plant medicine experience.

What to bring

Given the personalized nature of the sessions in your own space, you should bring personal items for comfort. For Amsterdam or Lisbon, consider layers as temperatures average around 11.2°C, with warmer months in summer and cooler, wetter periods in winter.

Website emmaharmsen.com

Address Amsterdam, the Netherlands Portugal

How to get there

You will need to arrange your own travel to Amsterdam or Lisbon and book your accommodation. Emma Harmsen will then come to your chosen location for the session.

Nearest airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (11 km)

If flying into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is approximately 11 km from Amsterdam, you will need to arrange your own transport to your accommodation.

Nearest city: Amsterdam

Pricing

Sessions start from EUR525. Specific pricing may vary based on the service requested.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

Visit Emma Harmsen website

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Mar, Dec, Apr

Avoid: Oct, Jul, Jan

Amsterdam and Lisbon both experience a temperate climate. Amsterdam has an annual average temperature of 11.2°C, with warmest months in July, August, and June, and cooler, wetter periods from October to January. Lisbon generally offers milder weather. Packing layers is advisable for both locations, especially during the cooler months.

Location

Frequently asked questions

Where do the plant medicine sessions take place?

Sessions are conducted in your own pre-booked accommodation, such as an Airbnb, in either the Amsterdam or Lisbon area. Emma Harmsen will travel to your location.

What kind of plant medicine is used?

Emma Harmsen utilizes psilocybin for the plant medicine sessions.

Are meals provided during the sessions?

No, meals are not provided as part of the service. You will be responsible for your own meals, as the sessions take place in your private accommodation.

What dietary options are available if I arrange my own food?

While Emma Harmsen does not provide meals, the approach supports various dietary needs. If you are arranging your own food, you can easily cater for Vegan, Vegetarian, Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Nut Free preferences.

What is the cost for a session?

Pricing for a session starts from EUR525. Please contact Emma Harmsen directly for more detailed information on specific offerings and costs.