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Tony Lyda

Psychotherapist

Master of Applied Science (Psychology)

Tony is an integrative psychotherapist with a specialization in relational trauma healing and addiction. Utilizing various clinical modalities, he employs a holistic and transformative approach to guide clients through the healing process. Tony’s flexible and creative approach recognizes that every individual’s trauma context and healing process are unique. He is certified in CBT, Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Family and Couples Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Gaming Addiction, and has specialized training in Post Induction Therapy (PIT)/Inner Child Therapy, which provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the body and its role in the release and retention of trauma.

With a Post Graduate Degree in Psychology and a diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs Addiction, Tony brings over 12 years of experience as a mental health and addiction therapist. He previously worked in the Australian community health sector, where he focused on providing specialized services for individuals who could not access private therapy services. His work involved addressing addiction and trauma in youth services and individuals facing legal charges due to their addiction.

Tony firmly believes that trauma is the underlying cause of almost all mental, addiction, cultural, societal, and global health disorders. He posits that conditioned beliefs and perceptions of self, others, and the world can tie us to a predictable future and identity. “However, by identifying and healing these systems of thought and feeling, we can liberate ourselves from the bonds of the past and shape our desired future.” , Tony advocates for the practices of trusting our innate body intelligence, elevating our consciousness, and building our intuition to become our own healers and creators. “In other words, become your future by healing your past.”

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Alexandria Barley

Psychotherapist (IC&RC UK Europe)

Degree in Psychology in Counselling and Communications

Alexandria is a certified alcohol and drug counsellor with IC&RC UK and Europe accreditation, and a Degree in Applied Psychology in Counselling and Communications. She began her counselling career in 2009 at Tharagay, Cape Town’s first addiction clinic, before moving to the well-known Castle Craig treatment facility in Scotland.

Alex specialises in cases with underlying issues of abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, borderline personality and people with narcissistic traits.

Alex, who is passionate about her work, describes her treatment approach and philosophy, “I ask my client for honesty and in return I offer them complete transparency. The most important thing for me and my client is the therapeutic relationship whereby my client feels safe and develops trust. It is a collaborative relationship. I am empathic but it is also imperative that my client allows me to challenge their disease and maladaptive behaviours in order for them to grow and change. It is vital that my client understands it is the behaviours that are being challenged, and that we work together to build a healthy self-esteem and a path to a happy and balanced life.

“I am a hands-on practical therapist and any new skills I teach a client can be applied both whilst in treatment and going forward in their life journey. This gives the person hope and they can see that change is indeed possible.”

Kritya Ehrsam (Hong)

Holistic & Wellness Manager

Hong, or Kritya Ehrsam, is The Dawn’s Holistic & Wellness Manager. She has a diverse range of skills and passions, from her hospitality background to her certifications in health and wellness practices.

With a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from the Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), she has a strong foundation in the principles of hospitality and service.

As a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, she has received training in holistic health and wellness. This enables her to help clients achieve their health goals by developing personalized wellness plans.

As a certified Yoga Teacher, she has received training in various yoga practices and techniques, that will help you improve your physical and mental well-being through yoga.

As a certified Sound Therapist, she has received training in the therapeutic use of sound, which can be used as a tool to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

Finally, as a Reiki Practitioner, she has received training in the Japanese technique of energy healing known as Reiki which is to use hands to channel energy into a person’s body, promoting healing and relaxation.

She has a strong desire to help others and promote holistic wellness, as she expresses “It’s inspiring to involve in helping others achieve their best selves by finding the right path for their body, mind, and soul, creating their own unique journey.”

Arissara Tannoi (Ice)

Fitness Instructor

Arissara, who goes by the name ‘Ice,’ to our clients holds a BEd in Physical Education from Chiang Mai University. Her specialties range from Basic Body Movement training to Professional Athlete training.

At The Dawn she conducts Group Interval Training as well as helps clients to each scale up their personal level of physical fitness.

Ice talks about what her ‘duty’ as trainer means to her personally, “My job as a trainer is to inspire people to care for their health through regular exercise. However, each person is at a different fitness level and so it is very important to create a fitness goal and exercise routine that is viable for them to achieve – when they see improvements in their body, energy levels or ability to sleep better it motivates them to continue exercising. The clients feels proud of themself and I feel proud of them as well as myself. It’s a very gratifying feeling all around because everyone knows you can’t buy good health.”

Pitchaya Songsee (Ploy)

Client Support

Pitchaya or Ploy has a degree in medical science and many years of experience supporting clients through their recovery in an inpatient treatment setting.

Clients find her knowledge of the treatment process highly valuable outside of their therapy sessions and other structured activities. When communicating with clients, her genuine warmth and care shines through – supportive and motivating each individual to succeed in their recovery.

The thing she finds most fulfilling about her job, Ploy says is : “It confirms that ‘hope’ is still alive to see so many people overcome their problems and return to a better life after treatment. Besides, working in this field has helped me to improve a lot of my skills in the mental health area and I feel I can empathise with people on a deeper level these days .”

John Smith

Psychotherapist

UTC/ICAP

John is an internationally accredited and certified Addiction Treatment Professional (UTC/ICAP), a certified SMART Recovery group facilitator and a Recovery Coach (CARC), with well over a decade of experience working at behavioural health facilities in South Africa – where he treated clients presenting with both mental health and substance abuse disorders. His special focus is co-occurring disorders.

He is also a board member of a leading international SUD treatment training facility, and has conducted many public lectures, workshops and seminars on the topics of addiction and recovery, as well as been invited on radio and television talk shows.

As a former educator and school counsellor, John is especially adept at working with young adults and gaining their trust and confidence. He also has vast experience in working with youth in crisis with nearly 20 years of experience of mentoring young adults in a number of correctional centres.

As a person in recovery, John’s passion for his job is very personal. “I believe that anyone has the potential to make the necessary changes in their lives if they desire to and are committed to do what is necessary. My passion lies in sharing some of these tools with clients and observing the gradual changes as they implement and practice these tools.

“I am also passionate about helping to create a better understanding of the science and psychology behind addiction and recovery in order for clients to be better equipped for the ongoing journey of recovery. I have first-hand experience of the initial uphill battle and the eventual rich and meaningful life that can be attained in recovery.” he says.

John Paul (JP)

Head of Client Support

John Paul or JP is a former nurse with a Bachelors in Nursing from Lyceum of the Philippines University. He has extensive experience in caring for the elderly and teenagers – the two demographics with the most sensitive psyches, making him a perfect fit to support our clients through their recovery journey. JP’s energy, genuinely caring attitude, enthusiasm to help and attention to detail make him a valued member of the Support team and highly popular with clients.

The most rewarding thing about his job JP says is: “I feel good every time I see how much a client has progressed in his or her programme – and sometimes you can notice a positive change in just a few days.”

Nick

Client Support

Nick comes to us from the United States.He worked in the customer service sector before deciding to embark on a new journey supporting clients during their recovery in 2018. Hence his approachable demeanor and ability to be highly perceptive to peoples’ needs – two traits for which he is much valued by clients and colleagues alike. Nick’s personal experience of overcoming addiction makes him great at motivating clients towards self discovery, helping them set achievable goals, and providing an objective perspective during their stay at The Dawn.

Nick says about his role as Client Support: “I wish to utilise my own experiences in recovery to best provide a positive foundation for others to begin their own recovery – be it from mental health problems or a dependency.”

Kanokwan Sompan (Amm)

Client Support

Amm is part of the support team at The Dawn. With her amicable and helpful personality, she makes sure all clients receive the assistance they need in a warm and friendly manner.

Although she studied Applied Physics at the prestigious King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand, she decided to join the behavioural health care industry because she found helping people with emotional problems much more personally gratifying. She has been working in a support role for over two years – managing clients’ daily timetables, and making sure they stay on the right track during treatment.

The fulfilment she gets is “seeing the progress of each client from day one until they get well is heart-warming. I’m proud to be a part of the team that helps them recover from previous bad experiences.”

Neville Terence McLean

Clinical Lead
Psychologist (HPCSA, BHF)

Master of Counselling Psychology

Neville is a psychologist from South Africa with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a decade of experience in the behavioural health field. He is a member of the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and the Board of HealthCare Funders (BHF); and has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. He specialises in addiction, anxiety, depression, couples counselling and stress management.

Neville’s easy-going nature and sincerity gives him the ability to connect with his clients in an unassuming and empathic way, which helps him to foster a strong therapeutic relationship that is underpinned by trust and safety. He believes his strongest skill set is in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression. I believe in giving people the tools to help tackle the problematic areas of their lives and to encourage the reauthoring of their stories. Having worked in the field of addiction for many years, I have come to believe that we can all change and live a life worth living.

Neville says about his job, “I find it an honour to be invited to walk a road with each client and receive great pleasure in connecting with the client and watching them grow. I believe that we are all capable of healthy change and I’m humbled by seeing these changes start to emerge as the client starts on their journey. I simply love the beauty in human beings and encourage those around us to embrace our humanness.”

Wichuda Pawin (Pui)

Head Nurse

Certified TMS Specialist

Pui is a professional nurse, who received her nursing degree from Chiang Mai University. She has a certificate in Public Health Medical Assistance from the U.S. and is certified in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Before coming to The Dawn, she worked as a nurse at Singapore International Hospital and at Chula Refractive Surgery Centre in Thailand.

Pui says of her job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “I have always had a passion for helping people that is why I chose to become a nurse – it is very rewarding to be able to alleviate a patient’s distress”. Working at The Dawn, with mental health clients is very challenging because you need psychological skills on top of nursing knowledge – but it is doubly rewarding to actually witness clients get mentally stronger over their stay and depend less and less on medication. When a client begins to smile at me from inside it really makes my day. In fact, it has inspired me to pursue my Master of Nursing Science in Psychiatric and Mental health at Chiang Mai University.

Chanapong Pimvapee (Boy)

Nurse

Chanapong Pimvapee or Boy is a registered nurse with a nursing degree from Khon Kaen University and diverse experience. After working as a nurse for six years, he joined an international SOS company as an offshore paramedic in the Gulf of Thailand for 10 years. He then moved on to a school nurse position at an international school before joining the Nursing Team at The Dawn.

Boy says of his job at The Dawn: “I like to grow my nursing experience by practising my skills in different fields depending on my personal interest and aptitude for the job. When I first joined, I had no rehab experience but I am able to apply various aspects of my experience in caring for our clients. It’s a challenging job and there’s always an opportunity to improve myself.”

Surapong Wongrattanarujee (Ko)

Nurse

Surapong or ‘Ko’ as he is known to clients, is a registered nurse with an assistant nurse /medical coordinator degree from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. He is also trained in medicine at Changpuak Hospital. Prior to joining The Dawn, he worked in an International Nursing Homes for 4 years in the position of Nurse Assistant.

Ko says as part of The Dawn’s Nursing Team: “I like to help and give our clients smiles. Trying to pull them away from what they are feeling bad about. To me, it’s similar to when I volunteered as HelpKeeper and Volunteer Teachers high up in the mountains. Even though there were many obstacles along the way, the rewards we got were worth it.” Smiles”.”

Don Paolo Veneracion

Psychotherapist

Masters in Mental Health and Trauma Counselling
CRC, ICAP I, CSAT III

Paolo is a certified counsellor (ICAP/CSAT) and recovery coach (RC). After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, he pursued his Masters in Professional Counselling and Addiction Studies and had undergone intensive training on trauma informed therapy.

Paolo has over 16 years of experience in the field of addiction treatment, in both residential and intensive outpatient settings. Prior to joining The Dawn, Paolo served as the head counsellor of a treatment centre in the Philippines, and the treatment manager of an international rehabilitation centre based in Eastern Thailand. Paolo’s vast knowledge and expertise allow him to effectively treat clients with both addiction and mental health issues. “I find that most clients with addiction develop some kinds of mental health issues,” Paolo says. “I think that The Dawn is doing a great job by not only focusing on the addiction, but also the mental health and mental wellbeing aspects as well.”

As a person in recovery himself, Paolo is completely committed to helping those who suffer from addictions and mental health issues. With patience and compassion, he takes the time to guide each client through their journey from hopelessness to hope.

“I strongly believe that, by adhering to the spiritual principles and recovery tools used at The Dawn, recovery is always possible – regardless of the client’s background and history”, Paolo says.

Aekartit Srila
(Ping Pong)

Nurse

Certified TMS Specialist

Aekartit or ‘Ping Pong’ as he is known to clients, is a registered nurse with a Nursing degree from Chiang Mai University. He is also trained in administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Ping Pong gathered over six years of nursing experience working in both public and private hospitals in Chiang Mai, before joining The Dawn.

Ping Pong says of his job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “I like nursing because it’s a profession that makes you feel good about giving. I feel so good inside when I see improvement in our clients from day to day. Actually, it gives me inner peace that I was able to help somebody.”

Nalinee Neelaphaijit (Apple)

Yoga Instructor

Apple has been working as a physical fitness instructor and yoga and meditation coach for over eight years. She is also trained in T.R.E. (Tension Release Exercise). Apple has vast experience working with clients with mental health issues from her previous job at another treatment facility.

Her highly energetic personality makes her aerobic classes a favourite with clients of all fitness levels; while the calm that cloaks her during her yoga and meditation classes conveys a soothing experience.

Apple says about her job at The Dawn: “The most rewarding part of being a yoga instructor at The Dawn is helping empower clients to navigate every moment of their lives with self-awareness through the practice of meditation and yoga. It gives them that sense of inner peace that I feel they are seeking.I believe that the big step towards recovery starts with strong beliefs and willingness.”

Helen Wells

Psychotherapist (PACFA)

Post Graduate in Relationship Counselling Bachelor of Counselling Certified Trauma Professional

Helen is a certified counsellor and a member of the psychotherapy and counselling federation of Australia (Pacfa).

Her academic training includes a Bachelor of Counselling, a Post Graduate in Relationship Counselling as well as being a certified clinical trauma professional.Helen also has extensive training and experience working with victims of domestic violence and is an accredited crisis support worker.
She is mature and compassionate, and draws on her significant experience in heading large multicultural customer service departments in the financial sector, to take a strengths-based approach through connecting, listening, guiding and supporting across gender, age, cultures and presenting issues.

Helen says that “walking our path in life isn’t always easy: “There are times when we need explanation and understanding about what is occurring in our lives or direction as to where we are heading. The holistic approach at The Dawn assists clients to look at their life from both a broad and detailed perspective, supporting them to heal, strengthen and grow towards living their best life.”

Markus Wiedenmann

Admissions Manager

This former Thai-German model might very well be the one to answer the phone when you call The Dawn. Markus has a personal interest in mental health and substance abuse issues due to his own history of family issues since a very young age. This empathy makes it effortless for him to relate to the problems of our clients – he can be consulted on all matters relating to treatment and travel logistics, and any other queries you may have.

The best thing about this job is “seeing a marked improvement in clients when they are some way into their treatment programme”, says Markus. “And it is always heart-warming when a parent says ‘you’ve brought my son/daughter back’ “.

Di Allen

Psychotherapist (FDAP)

Degree in Integrative Counselling

Di is a certified counsellor and Addiction specialist with more than 14 years of experience working in rehabs in the UK and Thailand. She holds a degree in integrative counselling and is a member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP). Di has also been trained integratively in various modalities and theories; including CBT, DBT, MI and dual diagnosis, as well as the person-centred approach and psychoanalysis to name a few.

She began her career in addiction treatment as a trainee counsellor in a UK treatment centre in 2004 and had worked her way up to management level by 2018, accumulating vast knowledge and experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams – including collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, police, probation and social services. Di has also worked extensively with families – helping family members work on their own recovery as addiction affects not only the addict but those that live, work and are closest to them.

Di says of her job at The Dawn: “Being 16 years in recovery myself, I am passionate about empowering others to claim back their lives from active addiction. Everyone deserves a chance to turn their lives around. The Dawn is an amazing place for clients as it focuses on the client as a whole, not the separate parts. Treatment focuses on mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

Korawat Chantima (Prem)

Nurse
Certified TMS Specialist

Prem has a degree in Nursing Science from McCormick Faculty of Nursing at Chiang Mai’s Payap University as well as training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Apart from previous work experience at a leading private hospital, he worked for three years at a residential treatment facility for mental health and addiction in Thailand.

Prem says of his job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “Overcoming mental health issues or tackling addiction requires hard work — both on the part of the client and the clinical team. We nurses are here to assist in alleviating any physical symptoms so that clients can focus on making the most out of their psychotherapy.”

Tunwalai Chumpoosri (Jang)

Nurse

Certified TMS Specialist

Tunwalai or Jang is a registered nurse with a Nursing degree from Chiang Mai University. She is trained in administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and basic life support. Jang worked for four years in one of Chiang Mai’s leading private hospitals before joining the nursing team at The Dawn.

Jang says of her job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “At the Dawn we work as a team to support clients through their difficult times. It is very fulfilling to see progress in their conditions – no matter how big or small that improvement is”.

Rutchaneeporn Sriganti
(Morn)

Nurse

Certified TMS Specialist

Rutchaneeporn is a veteran nurse with 35 years of experience. After receiving her Bachelor of Nursing Science from Khon Kaen University she moved to work in Chiang Mai’s public hospital system. Clients call her by her nickname Morn.

Morn spent the majority of her career providing nursing care in Obstetrics and Gynecology Care Unit which included caring for patients with postpartum depression and other psychological issues.

Morn says of her job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “Our clients come to us with mental health issues like trauma, depression and anxiety, which need integrative care from the clinical and medical teams. I do my best to be morally supportive while providing the best nursing care possible.”

Dr. Panu Khuwuthyakorn

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Khuwuthyakorn is a well-respected medical doctor in Chiang Mai. He graduated from Chiang Mai University and is board certified in psychiatry and family medicine. He previously worked at the National Psychiatric Institute, where he focused on mental health and addiction medicine. Currently he is a resident psychiatrist at Chiang Mai Psychiatric Hospital, a medical consultant at the Chiang Mai Methadone Clinic, a medical consultant at the Harm Reduction Centre and the Asian Mental Health Crisis Centre, and Chair of the Suicide Prevention Committee. He is certified in Addiction Medicine and is the leading medical doctor in Chiang Mai specialising in mental health, addiction and dual diagnosis.

Dr. Khuwuthyakorn is very experienced at working with mental health issues and addiction. He has treated hundreds of dual diagnosis patients who have co-occurring addiction and mental health issues. He oversees medication management and drug and alcohol detox, including methadone detox. He also works with specific mental health issues, including trauma related disorders, depression and anxiety.

We are happy to have Dr. Panu Khuwuthyakorn as part of our team at The Dawn. He truly cares about the lives and well-being of his patients. He is passionate about recovery medicine and enjoys seeing his patients get back on track to lead healthy and productive lives.

Magaret Ruenpakdej

Nurse

Certified TMS Specialist

Magaret is a highly experienced nurse with over 37 years of practical experience working in hospitals in Malaysia and Thailand. She holds a Nursing degree from Penang College of Nursing, Penang General Hospital and is also trained in administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Margaret brings to The Dawn versatile skills in nursing, giving valuable medical support to our clients throughout their recovery journey.

Margaret says of her job on The Dawn’s nursing team: “The best thing is seeing clients getting better through their recovery journey and get back to life once again.”

The Dawn Rehab Thailand Team

CLINICAL TEAM

Helen Wells

Neville Terence McLean

Alexandria Barley

Di Allen

Don Paolo Veneracion

Tony Lyda

John Smith

MEDICAL TEAM

Dr. Panu Khuwuthyakorn

Wichuda Pawin (Pui)

Tunwalai Chumpoosri (Jang)

Chanapong Pimvapee (Boy)

Surapong Wongrattanarujee (Ko)

SUPPORT TEAM

John Paul (JP)

Kanokwan Sompan (Amm)

Nick

Pitchaya Songsee (Ploy)

WELLNESS & FITNESS TEAM

Kritya Ehrsam (Hong)

Arissara Tannoi (Ice)

Nalinee Neelaphaijit (Apple)

ADMISSIONS TEAM

Markus Wiedenmann

Nathalie Paque