The Beekeeper House is an AACI Gold accredited, Thai Ministry of Public Health licensed residential mental health and addiction treatment centre in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, offering personalised care for generalised anxiety and more complex anxiety disorders.
The Beekeeper House Approach to Anxiety Treatment in Thailand
Our clinical approach blends evidence-based Western psychology with Eastern wellbeing practices, and treats each client as a whole person, addressing mind, body and spirit together.
Our residential anxiety treatment programme combines clinical therapy with holistic support, delivered by a multidisciplinary team over a minimum 35-day residential stay. Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include:
Anxiety is a natural stress response, but when worry, fear or physical tension becomes persistent and starts to interfere with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder that benefits from professional treatment.
Our clinical team designs a personalised treatment plan for every client, combining talking therapies, holistic practices and 24-hour clinical support to help clients build sustainable tools for managing anxiety after they leave residential care.
Talking Therapies
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and contemporary trauma-informed approaches, delivered in both group and individual therapy.
A typical weekday during residential anxiety treatment follows a structured but flexible rhythm:
A weekday, hour by hour
A weekday in residential anxiety treatment, hour by hour
Time
Weekdays
7:30am – 8:00am
Meditation and mindfulness
8:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast
9:30am – 11:00am
Psychoeducation or relapse prevention groups
11:00am – 12:00pm
Personal training, physiotherapy or clinical therapy
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Process groups or sound bowls
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holistic activities, such as yoga or meditation
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dinner
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Closure group or twelve-step meetings
Saturdays
Saturdays include excursions after breakfast.
Sundays
Sundays feature off-site twelve-step meetings and a movie night.
International clients
Rehab in Thailand for International Clients
Most of the people we treat travel to us from overseas, and we have built dedicated support around that journey. Choosing to travel for treatment puts helpful distance between you and the environment linked to your anxiety, and gives you access to accredited, international-standard care.
Our admissions team guides you through every step, from the initial consultation and clinical assessment, which take place by phone or video before you travel, through to travel, arrival, and settling in. Australian clients may also be able to access their superannuation early to fund treatment on medical grounds. To learn more about treatment from your part of the world, see the pages below for clients from the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
You will be cared for by an experienced, multidisciplinary team that blends local and international expertise. A few of the people behind your care:
Dr Robert Common
Chief Executive Officer
A Doctor of Psychology with over 20 years of experience leading mental health and wellness organisations across the region, and an award-winning voice in behavioural health.
Dr Paritat Silpakit
Medical Director
A senior Thai psychiatrist with decades of experience in substance use disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and clinical leadership, overseeing medical care and detox.
Dr Carin Killips
Counselling Psychologist, Programme Development and Quality
UK-trained with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction, including a decade in the NHS, with expertise in CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Nurse Orn
Head of Nursing
Leads our nursing team, which provides onsite medical care 24 hours a day throughout your stay.
Beth
Holistic Practitioner
A holistic practitioner trained in yoga, therapeutic sound healing, and sound bowl massage, who draws on professional training and lived experience in recovery to support clients’ wellbeing.
Tum
Head of Support
Leads our support team with a kind and compassionate approach, known for his calm, caring manner and his genuine interest in every client’s wellbeing.
clients who arrive with clinical-level anxiety or depression score below the clinical threshold by their latest assessment. Not just feeling better, but measurably out of the clinical range.
Source: GAD-7 and PHQ-9 assessments, The Beekeeper House. April 2023 to July 2026.
The measures
Wellbeing You Can Measure
Every client is assessed on arrival and reassessed through treatment, using validated clinical measures trusted by health services worldwide. Among clients who arrived with clinically significant symptoms:
97%
Anxiety improved (GAD-7)
of clients arriving with moderate to severe anxiety improved, a 53% average symptom reduction from intake to latest assessment.
95%
Depression improved (PHQ-9)
of clients arriving with moderate to severe depression improved, a 56% average symptom reduction from intake to latest assessment.
91%
Distress reduced (CORE-10)
of clients arriving above the clinical threshold for psychological distress improved, a 48% average symptom reduction from intake to latest assessment.
What is the difference between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder?
Everyday worry tends to pass once a situation resolves. An anxiety disorder involves persistent, excessive fear or worry that interferes with sleep, relationships or daily functioning, and often needs professional support to manage.
How long does residential anxiety treatment take?
Our minimum residential stay is 35 days. Length of stay beyond this is tailored to individual clinical need and is discussed with your treatment team.
What therapies are used to treat anxiety at The Beekeeper House?
We use a combination of evidence-based talking therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, alongside mindfulness, breathwork, and holistic practices such as yoga and sound baths.
Can anxiety occur alongside addiction or another mental health condition?
Yes. This is known as dual diagnosis, and it is common. Our clinical team is experienced in treating anxiety alongside co-occurring conditions. Read more on our Dual Diagnosis Treatment page.
Is The Beekeeper House licensed and accredited?
Yes. The Beekeeper House is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and is AACI Gold accredited. We were recognised at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 and the GHP Mental Health Awards 2026.
Will I have access to medical support throughout treatment?
Yes. Our nursing team, led by Nurse Orn, provides onsite medical care 24 hours a day throughout your stay, alongside oversight from Dr Paritat Silpakit, our Medical Director.
Can family members be involved in anxiety treatment?
Family involvement can form part of a treatment plan where clinically appropriate. Speak with our admissions team about options for family communication and support.
What happens after I complete residential treatment?
We support clients into continuing care, which may include our aftercare pathways. Speak with your treatment team about the option that best suits your needs.
How much does anxiety treatment cost?
Treatment is tailored to each person, so the cost depends on your length of stay and the level of care required. We do not publish prices online, but our admissions team will provide a clear, all-inclusive quote during a free, confidential consultation.
How do I get started?
Contact our admissions team for a free, confidential consultation. We can discuss your situation, answer your questions, and explain the admissions process.
How do you measure and report your outcomes?
We assess every client on arrival and reassess them throughout treatment using validated clinical measures, including GAD-7 for anxiety, PHQ-9 for depression, and CORE-10 for general psychological distress. We publish these outcome figures as measured, including the clinical thresholds they are set against, rather than an unverified summary claim.
A Calmer, More Manageable Life
If anxiety is affecting your sleep, your relationships or your ability to function day to day, our clinical team can help you understand what is happening and build a structured path towards a calmer, more manageable life.
If anxiety is affecting your life, our admissions team is available to talk confidentially about your situation and how residential treatment could help.
Treatment For A Client
We accept referrals from GP’s, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, case managers, and other health professionals. To refer your clients or patients, please get in touch by sending us an email, giving us a call or filling out our online contact form.
Treatment For Yourself
When you come to The Beekeeper House, you are not just getting treatment for your addiction or mental health issue – you are also embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Treatment For A Loved One
The Beekeeper House directs its efforts towards the treatment of comprehensive care and the co-existence of addiction and mental health issues. They will provide your loved ones opportunities to heal and grow.
