Dr. Regina U. Hess

Dr. Regina U. Hess lives near The Hague, Netherlands, and works globally. She is a clinical psychologist from Germany and holds a joint Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology (USA) and embodied phenomenology (UK). She is a body-centered Gestalt psychotherapist, creative therapist, transpersonal psychotherapist, and supervisor. Regina has a broad experience in humanitarian fieldwork and research on global health issues. She is the founder/director of the ASE World Forum. Ancient Wisdom meets Modern Science, a specialist in working on the transformation of pre-and perinatal, individual, and collective/transgenerational transcultural trauma and the integration of the therapeutic-shamanic use of altered states of consciousness, with a specific focus on integrating Deep Ecology/Deep Feminine Principles, including sacred intimacy and sexuality, and women’s councils. Regina is faculty at international universities such as the Alef Trust, UK, and transpersonal educational institutes and is an independent researcher. Dr. Regina U. Hess is on the Board of Directors of the EUROTAS Global Transpersonal Network and the International Transpersonal Association and is Vice President of the European Transpersonal Association. She co-founded the International Transpersonal Research Network and the EUROTAS Transpersonal Research. She is a member of the Swiss Medical Society for Psycholytic Therapy and co-developer of the MIND European Foundation for Psychedelic Science ‘Beyond Experience Integration Program 1.0.’ Regina recently founded the global initiative Birthing an Ancient Future – Temple of the Peoples – Multidisciplinary Psychedelic Council – From and to all Directions – For all Relations – bridging ancient wisdom traditions and modern psychedelic science with art and nature immersion along with the event www.birthinganancientfuture2023.com – integrating a Global Psychedelic Symposium and Legal Psilocybin-Assisted Group Ceremony – intertwining indigenous and modern psychedelic approaches with a focus on collective and planetary transformation.

Email: drreginahess@birthinganancientfuture.com

Webpages: www.drreginahess.com, www.birthinganancientfuture.com, www.birthinganancientfuture2023.com

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkdjHxMOXIw

Podcasts & Videos
2022 Podcast Episode 28 – Women in Psychedelics Series: Bridging Clinical and Transpersonal Perspectives in Psychedelic Science – Dr. Regina U. Hess.
Hosted by Nastasja Pelgrom – Awaken the Medicine Within

2021 Podcast Interconnectedness, Rootedness, and Belonging – Dr. Regina U. Hess; Hosted by Microdosing Institute, Netherlands, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Xh26H3508
2019 Podcast Transpersonal and Psychedelic Therapy – Dr. Regina U. Hess. The Chicago Psychology Podcast Episode 15, 2019

2017 Video Keynote Address Coming Home: The Intimacy of Consciousness Exploration – Dr. Regina U. Hess, International Transpersonal Conference Prague, Sept 29, 2017. https://youtu.be/atMvsGD0BbE

2017 Video Talk The Ancient Practice of Dark Retreat Meditation: An Endogenous
Psychedelic and Divine Feminine Encounter: Implications from Transpersonal
Theory, Research, and Practice, Breaking Convention, London, UK.

Upcoming Programs by Dr. Regina U. Hess

Personalized Psychedelic-Assisted Retreats for Self-Development and Leadership

Open Dates

Tailored Journeys for Individuals, Couples, and Groups - Lead by Dr. Regina U. Hess, Visionary Founder and Director Birthing an Ancient Future - Multidisciplinary Psychedelic Council, NL/PT Are you ready to unlock the doors to your inner self and step into a world of profound transformation? Birthing an Ancient Future warmly invites you to explore […]

Sacred Soul in Unity - Intimate New Year Shanti Retreat Psychedelic-Assisted Group Retreat

December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026

At the Sacred Soul in Unity - Intimate New Year Shanti Retreat - Psychedelic-Assisted Group Retreat - our focal point is the journey toward our inner essence, fostering connections guided by the wisdom of the heart. Rooted in the shrine of our beings, we anchor ourselves individually and collectively in a conscious, heart-centered way of […]