What is the Guild of Guides and why does it matter?

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The psychedelic ceremony landscape is growing rapidly. More practitioners, more offerings, more variety in quality. In this landscape, the Guild of Guides Netherlands plays an important role, as a professional organisation that sets and maintains standards. But what does it actually mean?

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What is the Guild of Guides?

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The Guild of Guides Netherlands is a professional association for practitioners who guide psychedelic experiences in the Netherlands. The organisation develops ethical guidelines, professional standards and a code of conduct that members must adhere to.

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The focus is on safety, professionalism and ethical practice, both for participants and for the broader social context in which psychedelic experiences take place.

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What standards does the Guild set?

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Among other things, members commit to:

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• Thorough screening and intake for every participant
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• Clear informed consent, participants know what they are entering
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• Professional boundaries and anti-manipulation conduct
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• Attention to integration support after ceremonies
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• Continuous personal and professional development
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• Transparency about pricing, approach and contraindications
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Why does this matter for you as a participant?

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Without external standards, the quality and safety of ceremonies varies enormously. As a participant you want to know: is this person trained? Do they work professionally? Is there a structure in place if something goes wrong?

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Guild membership is not a guarantee, but it is a signal. It means a practitioner has committed to a set of professional and ethical standards, and is held accountable for this by a community of peers.

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Our approach

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Our work is inspired by the ethical guidelines of the Guild of Guides Netherlands. This means: transparent communication, careful intake, professional boundaries, integration support and continuous development as a guide.

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We believe that ceremony work carries responsibility. Not just for the experience itself, but for the entire process, from the first contact to months after the ceremony.

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