Dr. Darragh Stewart Phd

Inwardbound Co-Founder/ Scientific Lead Facilitator.

Dr Darragh Stewart (Phd) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. In his early twenties, Darragh reached a turning point in his life. Due to the death of his grandmother, the ending of a long-term relationship, and the immense pressure of his University studies, he had a mental breakdown. He suffered from bouts of depression, anxiety, and general dissatisfaction with how he was living his life. These problems sent him on a quest to find inner healing, truth, and a new way of being in the world.

During the rest of his twenties, he had a life-changing breakthrough both mentally and spiritually, with the aid of psychedelic medicines, breathwork, and the power of holistic healing. Having found the power of bodywork for emotional release during this time, he was awarded his VTCT diploma in Holistic massage therapy.

As a scientist, he is keen to cut through faux spirituality and is interested in bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Having had such a positive journey with Psychedelics he is now passionate about helping others who may also benefit from the emerging science of psychedelics by holding retreats and collecting scientific data. He has worked with over 100 people through their psilocybin sessions and is currently writing a paper on the effects of Psilocybin on mental health.

He has also been on trips to India immersing himself in different trauma-release modalities such as somatic bodywork, breathwork, embodiment dance practices, and yoga. He is also a keen meditator having sat at the Tushita Meditation center Dharamsala, and the S.N. Goenka Vipassana Center, Bodh Gaya.

He is also passionate about working with Men through times of struggle and change. He facilitates men’s online workshops, events, and a men’s group for psychedelic integration in Ireland.

  • B.A. Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin (2012)
  • Ph.D. Plant Developmental Genetics, Trinity College Dublin (2018)
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Certificate  – QQI Level 6 IICP College Dublin Ireland (2023)
  • Transpersonal therapist training – Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies (2018-)
  • Expanded Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Trauma-focused ACT training (2022)
  • Trauma incident recovery trained – TIR (pre-accredited) (2022)
  • VTCT Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy (2018)
  • Co-Founder Psychedelic Brothers of Ireland (2018)
  • Diploma Psychotropic plants, Centre of excellence
  • Vipassana 10-day silent retreat (Bodh Gaya, India)
  • Tushita 10-day silent retreat introduction to Buddhism (Dharamsala, India)
  • Shamanic practitioner – Shamanism Ireland
  • Shamanic Counsellor – Shamanism Ireland (2023)

If you would like to connect please send me an email to darragh@inwardbound.nl

Have a listen to Inwardbound co-founders Dr Darragh Stewart and Rob Coffey give this talk entitled “The promise and challenges of psychedelic therapy” here:

Listen to Darragh on the Psychedelic Therapy podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/72JI30RmYlLAenyvP8EtnE?go=1&sp_cid=84138681-536c-4173-ae4f-a0e44f5b0009&t=1837&nd=1

Listen to Darragh On The Happy Pear podcast: https://thehappypear.ie/episode-45-darragh-stewart/

Listen to Darragh on Life is a festival Podcast: https://www.eamonarmstrong.com/lifeisafestival/darragh-stewart

 

 

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Upcoming Programs by Dr. Darragh Stewart Phd

InwardBound Private Retreat Programme

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist), Michael Ledden- Psychotherapist, Renee Hendriks, Sophie Adler- Psychologist, Helena Angelini- Psychologist, Dr Lauretta Cundy Phd, Psychologist and Nicky Halliday

Open Dates

Please note: To apply for a private retreat, please email Admin@Inwardbound.ie for more information. We have a number of different packages available to suit your needs. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we will answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit […]

InwardBound Private Psychedelic Retreat Programme - Costa Rica Copy

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist), Nicky Halliday and Caroline McMullen

Open Dates

We provide psychedelic retreat programmes with a 4 day  private retreat in the Costa Rica as the focal point. Our programme is supervised by trained psychotherapists, and has a pre-screening and integration process supported by our team of facilitators. Our private retreats are suitable for a single participant or for small groups of 1-5 participants that already […]

Inwardbound Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy online training programme

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist), Sophie Adler- Psychologist, Declan Hammond- Psychedelic Therapy Training and Atira Tan- Somatic Trauma Therapist and Psychedelic Therapy Training

Flexible Dates

Inwardbound are running a 3 month, online “Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy" training programme”, blending cutting edge psychotherapy and science, with the ancestral wisdom of Ireland. The core Inwardbound team have been running psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands for 4 years, and are one of the pioneering psilocybin retreats in the world, with hundreds of people […]

InwardBound 4 day Semi-Private Retreat Programme (3-5 people)

November 28 - December 1, 2024

4-Day Semi Private Psychedelic Retreat With almost 1,000 participants on our retreats over the past 6 years, Inwardbound are one of the world leaders in delivering psilocybin retreats. Our retreat will be intimate (3-5 guests who do not know each other) and 2 Psychedelic Assisted Facilitators (1 male, 1 female). During the 4-day retreat, there […]

13th -17th March 2025: InwardBound Luxury Costa Rican 5 day Small Group Psilocybin Retreat + Preparation & Integration Sessions

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)

March 13 - 17, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a luxury villa nestled in a rainforest on the west coast of Costa Rica where you will have your own private room and ensuite. You will have 2 sessions with psilocybin truffles (stepped dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (4-5 guests) with 2 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist and group call with the therapist and facilitators before and after the retreat so that you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ after the retreat.

18th - 22nd Mar 2025: InwardBound Luxury Costa Rican 5 day Small Group Psilocybin Retreat + Preparation & Integration Sessions

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)

March 18 - 22, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a luxury villa nestled in a rainforest on the west coast of Costa Rica where you will have your own private room and ensuite. You will have 2 sessions with psilocybin truffles (stepped dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (4-5 guests) with 2 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist and group call with the therapist and facilitators before and after the retreat so that you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ after the retreat.

Inwardbound 5 day (29th Mar- 2nd April 2025) Group Psilocybin Retreat Netherlands + Preparation & Integration Sessions

Also With Renee Hendriks

March 29 - April 2, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a beautiful venue nestled in a national park woodland 45 mins outside Amsterdam where you will have your own private room. You will have 2 sessions with psilocybin truffles (medium​ to high dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature, sauna) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (8-13 guests) with 3-4 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist and ​a Group ​Call with the therapist and facilitators before and after the retreat. That way you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ afterwards.

Inwardbound 3 day (20th - 22nd May 2025) Group Psilocybin Retreat Netherlands + Preparation & Integration Sessions

May 20 - 22, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a beautiful venue nestled in a national park woodland 45 mins outside Amsterdam where you will have your own private room. You will have 1 session with psilocybin truffles (medium​ to high dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature, sauna) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (8-13 guests) with 3-4 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist, Psychological Life Coaching Workshop and ​a Group ​Call, before and after the retreat so that you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ after the retreat.

Inwardbound 23rd - 27th June 2025: 5 day Group Psilocybin Retreat Netherlands + Preparation & Integration Sessions

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)

June 23 - 27, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a beautiful venue nestled in a national park woodland 45 mins outside Amsterdam where you will have your own private room. You will have 2 sessions with psilocybin truffles (medium​ to high dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature, sauna) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (8-13 guests) with 3-4 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist and ​a Group ​Call with the therapist and facilitators before and after the retreat. That way you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ afterwards.

Inwardbound July 2025 4 day Group Psilocybin Retreat Netherlands: + Preparation & Integration Sessions

Also With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)

July 14 - 17, 2025
Click​ on the title of this retreat above (in gold writing) for more information and pricing. Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by highly trained and experienced facilitators, you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Our retreat takes place in a beautiful venue nestled in a national park woodland 45 mins outside Amsterdam where you will have your own private room. You will have 1 session with psilocybin truffles (medium​ to high dose), complemented by a range of activities (eg. yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature, sauna) designed to maximise your experience. Our retreat will be intimate (8-13 guests) with 3-4 facilitators who will support you on your journey. We include a 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist and ​a Group ​Call, before and after the retreat so that you can fully prepare for the experience and also integrate your insights and learnings into your daily life​ after the retreat.