Executive Burnout Retreat Thailand
The Beekeeper House is an AACI Gold accredited, Thai Ministry of Public Health licensed residential mental health treatment centre in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, offering a structured, private setting for people experiencing executive burnout. Our integrative treatment approach addresses the person as a whole, combining clinical therapy with holistic support.
Executive Burnout Treatment at The Beekeeper House
Rest, recovery and rediscovery are central to how we work with every client.
Burnout is not limited to executives or business leaders. It is also common among health and social care professionals, and anyone whose role involves prolonged, high-intensity responsibility for others.
Executive Stress and Burnout Explained
Burnout results from prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress, and can affect work performance, decision-making and personal relationships.
Seeking help for burnout is a proactive, empowering step, not a sign of weakness.
Who Experiences Burnout
While burnout is often associated with senior executives and business leaders, it is not limited to this group. It is also commonly seen in health and social care professionals, including doctors, nurses and other frontline workers, and in anyone carrying sustained, high-pressure responsibility over long periods.
Signs and Symptoms of Burnout
Our Approach to Executive Burnout Treatment
We use an integrative methodology that treats the person as a whole, over a minimum 35-day residential stay. Treatment may include:
Our clinical governance is overseen by our Medical Director and clinical team, in line with our licensing by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and our AACI Gold accreditation.
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 pressures linked to your burnout, 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.
Our Clinical and Leadership Team
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.
Our Patient Outcomes
The Headline Result
7 in 10
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.
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:
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97%
Anxiety improved (GAD-7)
of clients arriving with moderate to severe anxiety improved, a 53% average symptom reduction from intake to latest assessment.
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95%
Depression improved (PHQ-9)
of clients arriving with moderate to severe depression improved, a 56% average symptom reduction from intake to latest assessment.
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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.
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Executive Burnout: Frequently Asked Questions
What is executive burnout?
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It can affect concentration, decision-making, sleep and relationships, and often develops gradually over months or years.
Is burnout only experienced by executives?
No. While the term is often associated with senior leaders, burnout is also common among health and social care professionals and anyone in a sustained, high-pressure role.
How long does residential burnout treatment take?
Our minimum residential stay is 35 days. Length of stay is tailored to individual clinical need and agreed with your treatment team.
What does treatment for burnout involve?
Treatment combines one-to-one therapy, group work and psychoeducation, somatic and mindfulness-based practices, and 24-hour clinical support, within a structured residential setting.
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.
Can burnout occur alongside other mental health conditions?
Yes. Burnout can occur alongside conditions such as anxiety and depression. Our clinical team assesses each client individually to identify and treat any co-occurring conditions.
How confidential is treatment?
We treat every client’s privacy with care. Speak with our admissions team about the confidentiality measures in place for your stay.
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 executive burnout 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.
Seek Help Now And Experience Our Executive Burnout Retreat
Our approach is ideal for corporate and executive clients requiring positive lifestyle changes with regard to stress management. We understand that highly successful and motivated professionals are not immune to developing unhealthy patterns of behaviour to cope with the demands of their roles.
Begin Your Recovery Today
If you recognise the signs of burnout in yourself, or in someone you manage or care for, our admissions team is available to talk confidentially about 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.
