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The Dawn Rehab Thailand Team
The Dawn Thailand rehab employs only the most experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate people. From our Admissions and Administrative staff to our Counsellors and Clinical staff, we pride ourselves in providing quality, cutting-edge care from industry experts. The majority of our team was educated and trained abroad from institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. Each member of our team is licensed in his or her field of expertise and has a wealth of combined experience in the treatment of mental health disorders, trauma and addictions.
Here at The Dawn addiction rehab Thailand, we consider our team to be an integral part of your success and well-being. Our team of clinical professionals and medical specialists include; psychologists, psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, counsellors, therapists, and support staff. Our medical and support staff are available 24/7 to assist in making your stay comfortable and successful. The Dawn’s international rehab is committed to the personal development and success of each client by maintaining the proper client-to-staff ratio. The low client-to-staff ratio differentiates our programme and allows our professional team to fully engage in the recovery of each client.
Helen Wells, Clinical Director
Helen is a certified trauma professional 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.
At The Dawn, Helen is responsible for ensuring our clinical programme and our clients treatment is aligned with The Dawn’s clinical philosophy – which includes a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) approach. She also oversees our multidisciplinary team of psychologists and psychotherapists, to ensure that all our clients receive indivdualised treatment plans that she personally reviews with both the client and their focal therapist to ensure maximum results.
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.”
CLINICAL TEAM
Neville Terence McLean
Psychologist (HPCSA, BHF)
Master of Counselling Psychology
Alexandria Barley
Degree in Psychology in Counselling & Communications
Don Paolo Veneracion
Masters in Mental Health and Trauma Counselling
Di Allen
Degree in Integrative Counselling
John Smith
UTC/ICAP
Helen Wells
Post Graduate in Relationship Counselling Bachelor of Counselling
Certified Trauma Professional
MEDICAL TEAM
Dr. Panu Khuwuthyakorn
Tunwalai Chumpoosri (Jang)
Certified TMS Specialist
Thunchanok Wirarach (Pon)
Saraporn Chumjai (Nampeung)
Varinlada Kawinta (May)
Wichuda Pawin (Pui)
Certified TMS Specialist