Thailand, Chiang Mai
Psychotherapy in The Beekeeper House
About the clinic
Psychotherapy at The Beekeeper House in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a residential program focused on long-term recovery for mental health and addiction. The clinic uses an integrative model that combines Western clinical psychology with Eastern mindfulness practices. This program is suitable for people managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or eating disorders and holds AACI Gold accreditation.
Therapy Structure and Methods
The core of the treatment is a minimum 35-day residential stay. This duration helps patients move beyond surface symptoms to address deep-seated issues. Patients participate in two individual therapy sessions every week, each lasting 90 minutes. They also attend seven group sessions from Monday to Friday. The clinical team uses several evidence-based methods to support recovery:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thought patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation
- EMDR to process traumatic memories
- Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic therapy to address physical responses to stress
Specialized Brain Regulation
The facility offers Transformative Dynamical Neurofeedback™ as part of its therapeutic approach. This technology helps regulate brain activity and improve mental clarity. It supports the work done in talk therapy by calming the nervous system. The clinic also integrates Eastern philosophy, focusing on cognitive awareness and mindfulness to help patients stay present. These tools are helpful for those struggling with sleep disorders, OCD, or childhood trauma.
Accreditation and Support
The Beekeeper House holds a license from the Thailand Ministry of Public Health. It is also approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This level of certification shows a commitment to high clinical standards. After the 35-day stay, patients receive support through the My Beekeeper app. This tool provides personalized wellbeing plans and virtual check-ins. It also includes crisis contacts to help maintain progress after returning home.
You can request a consultation through Bookimed to learn more about the residential therapy programs in Thailand.
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1996
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8 doctors
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Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
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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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free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Patient reviews
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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.
A, 220/12 Moo 3 T, Saluang, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50330, Thailand
updated 10/30/2026
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