OUR TEAM
At The Diamond Rehab Thailand, we created a very diverse therapeutic World class team of professionals. We offer CBT/DBT, the Minnesota model, exercise, meditation, and mindfulness. Together we have over 45 years of experience working in the field of Addiction. Let our team take care of you!
Each of our team members has expertise, experience, and beliefs grounded in the will to help dedicated indivinduals on their recovery path. At Diamond Rehab Thailand, we’re a team on a shared mission!
Theo de Vries, 45 years old, father of three children, married to Panwadee de Vries, has lived full time in Thailand since 2012. ...
“Not every client is the same, and everyone needs a different approach.” Theo’s favourite quote comes from Gabor Maté. “The first question is not why the addiction; it’s why the pain?”
If you decide to go to The Diamond rehab center in Thailand, you will be treated as such; respectful, personalized, and above all, as a human being. Theo is aware that the success of the client’s recovery starts with the person’s willingness and hard work to change; excellent therapy will do the rest.
David is a graduate of Oxford and Cambridge Universities and had a career in investment banking in London, at banks including SG Warburg, and ended as Head of Europe for a ASX 100 global financial services group. He moved to Sri Lanka in 2008 and has involvements in hotels, restaurants and wellness centers. ...
Max Duddy, with a decade in Sri Lanka’s boutique hotel sector, is Diamond Rehab’s General Manager. Transitioning from financial PR, he’s managed unique properties, emphasising holistic experiences. Leading a dedicated team, Max ensures unparalleled, rejuvenating experiences at Diamond Rehab. ...
With 20+ years in addiction and mental health, Craig Bilton, Clinical Director of Diamond Rehab, innovates treatment methods. His personal recovery journey enhances his professional dedication, making him a beacon of hope for many. ...
Navneth Mendis, Consulting Clinical Psychologist at Diamond Rehab, is an EMDR practitioner with CBT certification from Samutthana and Psychological First Aid training. Passionate about aiding trauma survivors, especially from Childhood Adverse Experiences. ...
Professor Shehan Williams, specializing in General Adult Psychiatry, emphasizes addiction and dual diagnosis. With credentials like MBBS (Jaffna) and FRCPsych (UK), he has an advanced understanding in South Asian psychiatric contexts, especially addiction and co-morbidities. ...
Ianthe Basson has over 20 years experience in the professional Health and Wellness Industry, both in the private as well as commercial sectors. Her personal story of recovery from alcohol addiction brings about an unwavering understanding of empathy and support for clients and their families. ...
Belinda Bilton, with 20 years in addiction recovery, combines professional knowledge with personal experience, offering individualized strategies. Her empathy sets her apart, guiding others through shared experiences toward sustained wellness and rebuilding lives. ...
Isuru Bogodawatta, Head Nurse at Diamond Rehab, trained at Kandy Nursing School and National Institute of Mental Health Sri Lanka. Since 2006, pivotal at Colombo North Teaching Hospital; leads AA and Horticulture Therapy programs. ...
Singaporean Derrick Kwa, Executive Chef at The Diamond Rehab, boasts global culinary roles including Restaurant Gaig, Wilde & Co, collaborations with Chef Ace Tan, and Michelin-starred stages. With a Canadian cooking diploma, he offers nourishing, delightful meals at Diamond Rehab. ...
Dr. Harshi Dhingra, MD, is a licensed medical doctor with specialization in Pathology. She is currently employed as faculty in a medical school with a tertiary care hospital and research center. She has over a decade of experience in diagnostic, clinical, research, and teaching work, and has several publications in indexed peer reviewed journals to her name. She has a keen interest in medical content writing and reviewing. She holds medical degrees for MBBS and an MD in Pathology from esteemed institutes in India. ...
You can find Dr. Harshi Dhingra, MD, here on: Linkedin, Researchgate, Googlescholar
Vladimira Ivanova is a dedicated psychologist with a passion for helping others. She practices Systemic Individual, Family, and Marital Psychotherapy. In a social rehabilitation and integration center for elderly women and a psychological counseling and rehabilitation center, Vladimira has helped people discover and grow. Vladimira helped addicts and crisis families. She works with each person’s dynamics and environment. She wants to make important issues like addiction more accessible and raise awareness. ...
Dr. Baliyan, an Associate Consultant in Histopathology & Cytopathology, brings expertise in Pathology, Oncopathology, AI Pathology, and quality management. With a track record in top Indian healthcare providers and freelance work in the USA. ...
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