Kati Palsynaho van den Toorn

Overview

The practice is led by Kati Palsynaho van den Toorn, an accredited psychologist, educator and psychedelic integration coach based in Amstelveen. The practice offers compassionate, non-judgmental integration and preparation support aimed at helping clients turn transformative experiences into sustained personal growth. With 25 years of professional experience, the coach combines psychological training with lived experience to create a grounded, empathic space for exploration.

Their work emphasises safety, curiosity and client-led pacing, integrating body-based practices and reflective tools to support long-term change. The practice supports clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and seeks to make services accessible through sliding-scale fees and short introductory calls.

Best for

This provider is best suited for people seeking preparation or integration support after psychedelic experiences, those navigating challenging trips, and clients wanting trauma-informed, psychotherapeutic coaching with an emphasis on emotional regulation and healing. Typical clients include people working with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and those looking for compassionate, evidence-informed integration support.

• Clients preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences
• People experiencing anxiety or persistent worry
• Individuals seeking trauma-informed, body-centred support

Approach

The practice combines psychological expertise with integration coaching techniques to tailor each session to the client’s needs. Sessions may include breathwork, grounding practices, mindfulness, somatic awareness and journaling. The coach emphasises a calm, attuned presence and allows the therapeutic process to unfold at a pace that feels safe for the client.

Treatment is practical and experiential: clients explore unconscious material with compassionate inquiry, cultivate self-knowledge, and develop strategies to apply insights in daily life. Harm-reduction principles and an emphasis on preparation and integration help clients make the most of transformative experiences while attending to safety and ethical boundaries.

Education and Training

Credentials

• Master’s in Psychology — University of Northumbria
• Bachelor’s in Education — University of Helsinki

Further Training & Certifications:

• Currently in training with MAPS – Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
• Currently in training with IFS Academy – Internal Family Systems
• Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) — Mindfulness Training Ltd.
• Psychedelic Integration — ICEERS
• EMDR — LSCCH
• Harm Reduction & Psychedelic Peer Support — Zendo Project
• Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) — PESI
• Embodied Breathwork — The Embody Lab
• Inner Child Work & Protectors — Embodied Philosophy

Support

Clients receive a structured but flexible support pathway that includes an optional free 15-minute introduction call and longer integration sessions. The practice emphasises confidentiality, emotional safety and inclusivity, and offers sliding-scale fees to improve accessibility. Safety protocols include trauma-informed approaches and harm-reduction guidance for working with challenging experiences.

Integration support typically includes preparatory work, embodied practices during sessions, and integration-focused follow-ups to help clients apply insights. The coach aims to provide ongoing emotional support while maintaining clear ethical boundaries and professional standards.

Practical details

Sessions are offered through the coach’s listing on the Psychedelics Integration platform and are based in Amstelveen. The standard session length is 60 minutes; a free 15-minute introduction call is available. The coach offers a sliding scale and a 3-session bundle option. Languages available include English and Finnish (Finnish noted but not included in the platform language taxonomy).

• Typical session: 60 minutes (85€)
• 3-session bundle: 230€
• Sliding scale available; free 15-minute intro call

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.