Nic Burnand

Overview

Nic Burnand offers coaching, workshops, and retreat experiences that blend Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), breathwork, dyad meditation and psychedelic-assisted journeys. Together with his partner Sarah Dekker they operate private practice Compassionate Self. The team emphasizes creating safe, grounded settings for personal growth and healing and integrates these modalities to support transformation of entrenched patterns.

The practice frames its work around authentic connection, mindful awareness and trauma healing, and offers both group retreats and individual sessions aimed at fostering greater presence, compassion and resilience. Their programming includes guided psychedelic-assisted group retreats (psychedelic truffle/psilocybin retreats), one-on-one coaching, and facilitator training for guides.

Best for

This provider is best suited for people seeking immersive, experiential approaches to personal growth, those working through depression, anxiety, trauma or addictive patterns, and practitioners seeking training in compassionate facilitation. Typical participants include adults looking for retreat-based deep work, people interested in psilocybin-assisted experiences, and those wanting longer-term integration and coaching support.

• Individuals seeking trauma-informed experiential work
• People exploring psilocybin-assisted retreats or individual psilocybin sessions
• Practitioners and guides seeking training in NVC/IFS and facilitation

Approach

The practice combines Internal Family Systems therapy, Nonviolent Communication, breathwork and dyad meditation to create a scaffolded therapeutic container for exploration. Retreats and sessions are structured to include preparation, the experiential session (including guided psychedelic-assisted journeys where applicable) and careful post-session integration to help participants make sustainable sense of insights and changes.

Treatment and facilitation emphasize safety, presence and attunement: sessions are guided by trained facilitators who hold clear boundaries and provide supportive structures before, during and after experiences. Group retreats involve ceremonial and relational practices alongside therapeutic modalities to foster connection and collective processing.

Individual work with the team typically includes one-on-one IFS-informed coaching and preparation for psychedelic journeys, with a focus on inner parts work, skillful communication, and grounding practices to support embodiment of change.

Education and Training

The founders and facilitators include Certified CNVC (Nonviolent Communication) trainers and Internal Family Systems practitioners. Their backgrounds emphasize formal training in NVC and IFS, and they offer training and supervision for psychedelic guides and facilitators.

As a facilitator and therapeutic coach I have a passion for using plant medicine to support individuals on their healing journeys. With over two decades of experience in working with psychedelics, I understand the importance of set and setting in creating a safe and supportive environment for deep healing.

​After attending my first plant medicine ceremony in 2011, I was struck by the healing power of these ancient remedies. However, I also noticed that many people were not receiving the pre and post-ceremony support they needed to fully integrate their experiences.

Support

Clients receive structured preparation and integration support around experiential sessions. The practice prioritizes safety protocols, trauma-informed boundaries, and inclusive, compassionate holding for participants throughout retreats and one-on-one work. Facilitators provide post-session integration practices, follow-up coaching and resources to help translate experiences into daily life.

The team presents its services within an ethical framework that emphasizes consent, clear communication, and ongoing care; practitioners are available for continuity of care across preparation, session, and integration phases.

Practical details

Sessions and retreats are primarily offered in-person at the practice address in Kalmthout, Belgium, with group retreat dates published on their events and retreats pages. Appointments, retreat bookings and facilitator training information are available through the website contact details. The primary language of the website and offerings is English.

• Location: Schooldreef 28, Kalmthout 2920, Belgium
• Formats: In-person retreats, group programs, and individual coaching/IFS sessions
• Substances: Psilocybin (psychedelic truffle retreats / individual psilocybin sessions)

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