Mental Health Retreat Thailand
The Beekeeper House is a leading, award-winning residential mental health treatment centre in Thailand, welcoming clients worldwide. Every client is assessed and cared for by a psychiatrist-led clinical team, with a structured programme built around your diagnosis, not a generic wellness schedule.
Residential Mental Health Treatment at The Beekeeper House
We treat anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, executive burnout, and other mental health conditions, alongside the addictions that often accompany them, within one integrated programme of psychiatric assessment, therapy, medication management where appropriate, and structured aftercare.
Set in the mountains of Chiang Mai and accredited to AACI Gold standard, our residential centre gives you round-the-clock clinical support in a private, low-stimulation setting away from the pressures that can make recovery harder at home. Speak to our admissions team to learn about our admissions process and how treatment could work for you or someone you love.
Why Residential Treatment Can Help
Some mental health conditions are harder to treat in an outpatient setting, particularly when daily pressures, routines, or relationships are part of what is keeping symptoms in place. A residential programme provides round-the-clock clinical support, removes everyday triggers, and allows your psychiatric, psychological, and medical care to be delivered by one coordinated team.
Mental Health Conditions We Treat
Treatment begins with a full psychiatric and psychological assessment, so that your diagnosis, or diagnoses, are properly identified before a treatment plan is built. These are the main conditions we treat.
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Anxiety
Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life, sometimes alongside panic attacks or physical symptoms such as a racing heart or difficulty breathing. Treatment can include medication management, evidence-based psychotherapies such as CBT and EMDR, and structured behavioural techniques.
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Depression
Depression involves a persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that last for weeks or longer. Treatment can include medication management, evidence-based psychotherapies such as CBT and interpersonal therapy, and structured behavioural support.
Find out more — Depression on our mood disorder treatment page
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Mood Disorders
Mood disorders include bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), each involving sustained changes in mood, energy, or motivation that go beyond ordinary low periods. Treatment typically combines medication management with psychotherapies such as CBT and interpersonal therapy, alongside family and group work.
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Insomnia
Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep can both result from, and worsen, other mental health conditions. Treatment can include cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), stimulus control techniques, and addressing any underlying condition driving the sleep disruption.
Find out more — Insomnia within our mental health treatment programme
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Executive Burnout
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion brought on by prolonged, unmanaged stress, often in high-pressure professional environments. Treatment can include structured approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), alongside psychological support to address the underlying causes.
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PTSD and Trauma
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can follow a distressing or life-threatening event, and symptoms can include intrusive memories, hyperarousal, and avoidance. Treatment draws on trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered at a pace led by clinical assessment.
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Disorders)
Many of the people we treat are managing a mental health condition alongside an addiction. Treating both together, rather than one after the other, gives the strongest foundation for recovery.
Our Mental Health Treatment Programme in Thailand
Whatever the diagnosis, treatment follows a clear clinical path, adjusted to your needs at every stage.
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Stage one
Psychiatric Assessment and Medication Management
Every client is assessed by our clinical team, overseen by our Medical Director, Dr Paritat Silpakit, a senior psychiatrist. Where medication is clinically appropriate, it is prescribed and monitored as part of your ongoing care, alongside therapy.
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Stage two
Individual and Group Psychotherapy
You will have extensive one-to-one time with your psychologist, alongside group work, drawing on evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, selected according to your diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Stage three
Holistic and Wellness Therapies
Alongside clinical treatment, our Holistic Wellness programme supports your physical and emotional health through yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, movement, somatic practices such as TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), and more, as a complement to your clinical care rather than a substitute for it.
Aftercare and Relapse Prevention
Recovery does not end at the gate. Every Beekeeper House graduate leaves with a structured aftercare plan, drawn from five complementary pathways that your clinical team will help you combine before you fly home:
- My Beekeeper An award-winning app that keeps you connected to your clinical team, peer community, and recovery tools from anywhere in the world.
- The Reset Bali A structured residential step-down programme in Sanur for a supported transition between treatment and independent life.
- Embrace Sober House Thailand’s longest-running sober house, in Chiang Mai, for clients who want to practise recovery in a supportive community before returning home.
- RISE A clinician-led twelve-week online continuing care programme combining group work with peer accountability.
- Continuing Care Partners A curated network of independent recovery coaches, case managers, and psychologists near home, with partners across the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.
Why Choose The Beekeeper House for Mental Health Treatment
The Beekeeper House is a medically licensed, AACI Gold accredited residential centre in Chiang Mai, part of the award-winning Beekeeper Group. We bring together clinical care, a calm and private setting, and a team that supports you at every stage of your recovery.
A Psychiatrist-Led, Internationally Trained Team
Our clinical team is internationally trained, with psychologists from the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, working under the oversight of our Medical Director, a senior Thai psychiatrist. All treatment is delivered in English, so clients travelling from abroad are cared for by professionals who understand their background and expectations.
Our Centre in Chiang Mai
Our residential centre sits on two hectares of botanical gardens in the mountains of Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. It is a private, low-stimulation setting, with calm indoor and outdoor spaces designed to support clinical care and recovery, and enough distance from the pressures and triggers of daily life to let you focus entirely on treatment.
Accredited and Medically Licensed
We are licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and accredited to AACI Gold standard, an international mark of quality and safety in healthcare. Recent recognition includes the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 and the GHP Mental Health Awards 2026.
Where the work happens
All of this is done in the comfort of our luxury resort-style facility, so you can enjoy your recreation time as well. This includes the gym, pool, botanical gardens, community garden, recreation centre and yoga and meditation centre.
The yoga and meditation sala 
The recreation centre 
Private bedrooms 
Meals by our award-winning chef 
The gym 
Reception, on arrival 
The botanical gardens
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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 symptoms, and it gives you access to accredited, international-standard psychiatric and psychological 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
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.
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.
Mental Health Retreat Thailand: Frequently Asked Questions
What mental health conditions does The Beekeeper House treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, MDD, and SAD, trauma and PTSD, and executive burnout, as well as the addictions that often occur alongside them, known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders.
Is treatment medically supervised?
Yes. Every client is assessed by our clinical team, overseen by our Medical Director, a senior Thai psychiatrist. Where medication is clinically appropriate, it is prescribed and monitored as part of your ongoing care.
Do you treat mental health conditions and addiction together?
Yes. Addiction and mental health conditions frequently occur together, which is known as dual diagnosis. As a centre that specialises in both, we treat them together within one integrated programme.
What does treatment involve?
Treatment begins with an in-depth psychiatric and psychological assessment, followed by a personalised plan. For most people this means individual and group psychotherapy, medication management where appropriate, holistic wellness support, and a structured aftercare plan for when you return home.
How long is a treatment programme?
Our residential programme has a minimum stay of 35 days. The right length depends on your individual needs and is agreed with you following assessment.
Can I have treatment if I am travelling from overseas?
Yes. Most of the people we treat travel to us from abroad. Our admissions team supports you through assessment, travel, and arrival, with dedicated lines for the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
How much does mental health 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.
Is my treatment confidential?
Yes. Privacy and discretion are central to how we work. Your treatment, and the fact that you are receiving it, remain confidential throughout your stay and beyond.
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.
How do I start?
The first step is a free, confidential conversation with our admissions team. They will carry out an initial assessment, answer your questions, and help you decide whether The Beekeeper House is right for you or your loved one.
We treat all our clients as a whole — inclusive of mind, body and spirit.
Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information about our service.
Begin Your Recovery Today
Reaching out is often the hardest step, and we make what follows as clear and supportive as possible. Whether you are seeking help for yourself, for a loved one, or referring a patient, our admissions team will talk you through your options with no pressure and complete confidentiality.
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.
