Reception lounge at The Beekeeper House clinic, Chiang Mai, modern decor with natural light

Therapy room at The Beekeeper House Chiang Mai with comfortable seating

Relaxing lounge area at The Beekeeper House clinic with natural light and garden view

The Beekeeper House clinic garden with lush greenery and outdoor seating area

Recreation room with pool table at The Beekeeper House clinic, Thailand

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Thailand, Chiang Mai

12 Step Programme in The Beekeeper House

About the clinic

The Residential Rehab Programme at The Beekeeper House in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offers a personalized alternative to traditional 12-step models. This evidence-based treatment combines clinical psychology with Eastern philosophy to address mental health and addiction. The facility holds AACI Gold accreditation and is an approved provider for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

An Integrative Approach to Recovery

This program focuses on an integrative framework rather than a standard 12-step model. While 12-step support is available for aftercare, the primary treatment uses diverse clinical methods. Patients participate in two 90-minute individual sessions and seven group sessions every week. The facility works with Bangkok Hospital to provide medically supervised on-site detox for those who need it.

The clinical team includes several specialists who manage different aspects of mental health care:

Dr. Paritat Silpakit serves as the Medical Director and Psychiatrist.
Dr. Roshan Fernando specializes in Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Carin Killips focuses on Counseling Psychology, CBT, and Trauma Therapy.
Dr. Colin Timberlake is a Clinical Psychologist expert in Schema and Trauma Therapy.

Therapeutic Methods and Stay Duration

The program requires a minimum stay of 35 days to help patients engage deeply with their recovery. Medical experts often recommend a 90-day stay for the best long-term results. Treatment involves a mix of modern psychological tools and physical wellness practices. The center uses several specific therapies:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma.
Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy and Transformative Dynamical Neurofeedback.
Physical activities including yoga, meditation, and art therapy.

Technology and Long-Term Support

The Beekeeper House uses the award-winning My Beekeeper app to support patients after they leave. This tool provides personalized wellbeing plans and virtual check-ins with therapists. It also includes crisis contacts and a global referral network for continued care. The clinic is licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, helping to maintain high standards for all residential guests. You can leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about the admissions process.

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The Beekeeper House: more details about the clinic

Thailand, Chiang Mai

The Beekeeper House is a medically licensed residential treatment center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Established in 1996, it operates in the Saluang area of Mae Rim District. The center treats addiction, mental health conditions, and behavioral issues. Its clinical model blends Western psychology with Eastern philosophy.

Accreditations and Achievements

The center holds a full medical license from the Thailand Ministry of Public Health. It is a regulated medical facility, not a wellness retreat. Key certifications and honors include:

AACI Gold accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International
US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved provider status
Technology Innovation of the Year at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025
Winner of Best Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Centre in Thailand

Clinicians maintain registrations with major international professional bodies. These include the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Practitioners are also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Addiction and Behavioral Health Specialties

The facility provides specialized care for substance use and mood disorders. Medical Director Dr. Paritat Silpakit oversees clinical quality and safety. He is a registered psychiatrist with decades of experience in mental healthcare. The team includes Dr. Roshan Fernando, who focuses on adult psychiatry and addiction.

Treatment programs address a wide range of conditions:

Alcohol, drug, and benzodiazepine addiction
Opioid and cocaine dependence
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety
Insomnia and eating disorders

The center uses several evidence-based therapeutic methods. Dr. Carin Killips and Dr. Colin Timberlake provide specialized interventions. They use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy to treat complex trauma. Dr. Killips has over 20 years of experience in counseling psychology. Dr. Timberlake has practiced for around 25 years.

Advanced Treatment Technologies

The clinic uses Transformative Dynamical Neurofeedback™ therapy. This exclusive technology regulates brain function non-invasively. It helps patients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The system supports better emotional regulation, cognitive function, and sleep quality.

For clinical safety, the center partners with Bangkok Hospital. This gives patients direct access to specialist medical services. Emergency care and advanced diagnostics are available if needed. The My Beekeeper mobile app helps patients stay engaged with their recovery.

Services for International Patients

The center has 16 bedrooms in an intentionally small residential setting. Nutritionists approve all fresh, gourmet meals prepared on-site. Dedicated spaces for yoga, meditation, and recreation are available. Staff provide treatment and coordination in English and Thai.

International patients receive full support throughout their stay:

Assistance with travel documentation and arrival
Medically supervised detox at a dedicated separate site
Minimum residential stays of 35 days for lasting outcomes
Integrated aftercare planning that begins during the residential stay
Acceptance of Cigna and International SOS insurance

Aftercare includes ongoing clinical check-ins and resources through a tech-enabled platform. The team coordinates with external clinicians to support long-term recovery worldwide.

Additional services

Language assistance

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Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

Google 4.6

5 Google reviews

Callum Whitmore

Aug 21, 2026

Really grateful to the whole team at The Beekeeper House for everything they did for me. Everyone was so kind and supportive and I never felt judged or like I was just another person there. The staff really care about what they do and it shows. The whole place is beautiful and the people made me feel comfortable from the start. Thank you to everyone at Beekeeper House, I honestly couldnt of asked for a better experience.

Josh

May 12, 2026

Five weeks at The Beekeeper House. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I went in thinking I needed a break from the pace of my life. What I did not anticipate was how much deeper it would go than that. Beekeeper House has a quiet way of dismantling the version of yourself you have been performing and helping you find something more authentic and solid underneath. That does not happen by accident. It happens because everything here is intentional and the curated routine strips away every distraction...the whole experience feels completely safe and purposeful even when you are doing the most uncomfortable work on yourself. The setting does a lot of that heavy lifting. Tucked into the hills of Chiang Mai, surrounded by beautiful mountains, it is the kind of place where you just start to feel and focus differently from the moment you arrive. You sleep differently here. You breathe differently. There is a stillness to it that is hard to find anywhere else in the world, let alone in the middle of a five week program designed to crack you open. The teams here are all exceptional. Starting with everyone from admissions (thank you Mark!), onsite support staff, nursing, housekeeping, and food/beverage, they are all so kind, caring, and attentive. And then you have a world-class crew of coaches, holistic superstars, and therapists, all true healers blending the best of East meets West philosophies and innovative treatment approaches. All my PT sessions were excellent (thank you Jack!) and the holistic treatments really helped open and awaken parts of me I'd forgotten, closed off, or carelessly neglected over the years (special shout-out to Keith and Anthony!). The food was a constant and genuine highlight. Chef Harry and his team are creative geniuses...think 5-star resort quality meals. You can choose your made-to-order breakfasts, lunches, and smoothes throughout the day and then there are different themed cuisines every night...Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Thai, Indian, BBQ, etc. Every meal was a masterpiece. Finally, having the courage and vulnerability to make it to and show up everyday at The Beekeeper is really only the beginning (although admittedly that first step is so hard) and I think they do a really nice job preparing you to re-integrate back home and connecting you to the right professionals who can help you carry your journey of self-discovery forward. Many things/people in life promise transformation and deliver very little. This place is special and a rare exception.

Doody Blake

Sep 2, 2025

The Beekeeper really helped me when I needed a reset and some help with the direction my life was going in. The psychologists were excellent and I learnt a lot over the 35 day stay I was there. The support and nursing staff were all very helpful and friendly. Also great food. I now understand a lot more about myself and have had a good revision course on all the tools I need in my box for life. Thailand was beautiful too, especially our visit to the elephants!

Patrick Rose

Aug 27, 2024

My stay at Beekeeper House was truly transformative. The staff are compassionate, professional, and created a supportive environment that made all the difference in my journey. The holistic approach, combining therapy with wellness activities in a peaceful setting, allowed me to heal and gain clarity. I highly recommend Beekeeper House to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting change.

Jaspreet Narang

Sep 9, 2026

★★★☆☆ A complicated review I have spent approximately 50 days at The Beekeeper House and I am still here as I write this review. 3 stars feels fairest because parts of my experience deserve five stars, while one crucial part deserves none. First, the exceptional. My psychologist was phenomenal. During the most difficult period of my stay, my usual three hours of psychology increased to almost ten hours in one week. He went above and beyond to help me remain grounded and stable when I was struggling enormously. The holistic team was wonderful. Yoga Nidra, TRE and sound healing helped regulate my nervous system and sleep. The nurses carefully monitored my vitals while I experienced significant physical symptoms. I’m also deeply grateful to the psychiatrist, the support team, kitchen staff, cleaners, gardeners and massage therapists. The Thai staff truly bring this place to life. For these people, five stars. Unfortunately, my experience of the residential community deteriorated significantly. I experienced considerable hostility from other residents, including being sworn at and told to “shut the f**k up.” Singing, dancing, laughing, spending time alone and declining certain groups for personal safety became sources of conflict. Eventually, I withdrew almost completely because silence felt safer than continually defending myself. During this period, I experienced vomiting, gastrointestinal problems, profound exhaustion and episodes of collapse. I lost approximately 3.5kg during my stay. I am not claiming the facility or residents caused every physical symptom. I am describing what happened to my body during an extraordinarily stressful period. Ultimately, I was advised that leaving early would be better for my physical safety. My planned discharge was 30 September; I will instead leave on 19 September, the day after receiving my scheduled 300mg Abilify Maintena injection. This leaves me with one question I cannot reconcile: Why did the solution to a hostile group dynamic become the early departure of the person experiencing the hostility? The facility has agreed to refund my unused days and provide three psychology appointments through 30 September, which I genuinely appreciate. My family and I have also arranged support for my transition home. The Beekeeper House is an AACI-accredited psychiatric hospital. Accreditation does not mean nothing can go wrong, but I believe it creates a responsibility to examine what happens when something does. I was also uncomfortable with how normalized cigarette purchasing appeared to be within a facility treating addiction and mental health. I understand harm-reduction principles, but I would like to see greater emphasis on nicotine dependence and smoking cessation. So this is neither “The Beekeeper House saved me” nor “The Beekeeper House failed me.” Reality is more complicated. Some people here helped me enormously. Some aspects genuinely supported my healing. And the way the residential conflict and premature ending of my treatment were handled left me profoundly disappointed. Five stars for many of the humans who held me. Zero stars for how I experienced the conflict being resolved. Three stars feels fair.