Our Centre

Our Center

Founder

Dr. Kanok Uttawichai / Licensed Medical Physician / Licensed Clinic Operator

Dr. Kanok Uttawichai is a distinguished specialist in addiction medicine and the former Director of Thanyarak Chiang Mai Hospital, with nearly two decades of experience in detoxification and psychiatric rehabilitation. He is the founder of The Warmth Rehab and serves as a lead clinical consultant for several top-tier recovery centers, specializing in the neurobiological treatment of substance use disorders. His work is highly regarded for integrating evidence-based medical science with holistic wellness to support long-term recovery for both local and international patients.

Director of Operations

Matt Barnhardt Recovery Specialist / Substance Misuse Therapist

(CSAT, CTP)

Matt is a substance misuse therapist who has been accredited by the Asia Pacific Certification Board and the International Association of Trauma Professionals.

Matt has over 14 years of experience in sober living and mental health.

Matt started his career in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where he lived prior to moving to Thailand in 2013.

Matt specializes in high risk youth and clients suffering from mental health and issues related to living sober.

Matt has worked extensively in both inpatient rovery treatment programs and outpatient facilities in Thailand, as well has his own private practice.

Matt previously worked at The Edge Youth program , one of the only recovery programs in Thailand , designed for young adults. This program specifically specialized in failure to launch, behavioural problems, ODD , ADHD, sober living, mental health, depression, anxiety , low self esteem issues, family problems, fitness, relapse prevention strategies, alcoholism, kickboxing, life skills training, how to deal with peer pressure and having fun in recovery.

The edge youth program was one of the most successful youth recovery programs in the world before it closed during Covid 19 pandemic. This amazing youth program, is now offered at the Warmth Rehab here in Chiang Mai, Thailand..

Many Canadian clients and their families credit Matt for how he had such a major impact and role in shaping their loved ones new life .

As someone in long-term recovery himself, Matt is able to share his own personal experience, strength, and hope with our clients and let families see how passionate Matt is about helping others recover.

Psychologist

Wendy / Member of the British Psychology Society and the American Psychology Association

Member: C2404972164

Wendy is a compassionate and dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, specializing in Brainspottingand Internal Family Systems (IFS) trauma-informed therapy. With a robust foundation in psychological principles, Wendy adopts a holistic and empathetic approach to her work, ensuring that every client feels understood and supports.

Wendy’s extensive experience in sober living and mental health counselling has equipped her with the necessary skills to assist individuals dealing with co-occurring mental health issues. Wendy has worked in the mental health and sober living field for many years across Thailand. Her commitment to trauma-informed care, combined with her expertise in Brainspotting and IFS techniques, allows her to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can embark on their journey to recovery.

Before joining the warmth rehab team, Wendy was the lead therapist at multiple luxury rehab centres in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wendy’s calm, understanding, and non-judgemental approach makes our clients feel safe and relaxed during their sessions, allowing for trust openness during sessions.

Wendy is dedicated to guiding clients through their personal recovery and healing processes. She offers trauma therapy and continuum care services, ensuring that clients have the support they need even after their initial treatment. Wendy’s unwavering commitment to her clients’ well-being is evident in her approach, providing a space where individuals can heal and thrive.

Addiction and Trauma Therapist

Agnieszka Wyka,MC, RCC / Registered Clinical Counsellor

North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Counselling for Connection and Change
Trauma and attachment focus through a neuroscience lens

Agnieszka is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Agnieszka specializes in intensive outpatient treatment. She has been working with clients from Start today Addiction Treatment Center for over 2 years. We are proud to have Agnieszka as our lead counsellor at our North Vancouver office in British Columbia, Canada.

Agnieszka became interest in becoming a counsellor started when she decided to explore the effects of immigration and inter-generational trauma on my emotional wellbeing. Her family had experienced war, systemic oppression and immigration. Although it wasn’t labelled as such at the time, post-traumatic stress compounded over the years and was passed from generation to generation. I started learning about the impact of unresolved trauma on the nervous system, and the emotional distress that is the result, that she was able to finally change the way she was able to heal.

She pursued a career in journalism because she wanted to help people who suffered from injustice and the diverse impacts of oppression. And while she was able to help people tell their stories and have a voice, she realized she connected with their emotional distress and wanted to support them in healing. That is when her career in counselling began to take shape.

Agnieszka is deeply passionate about helping others heal from the impacts of unresolved trauma and addiction, as well as grief, chronic anxiety, depression and anger. Agnieszka is committed to helping her clients find freedom from angst, enhance their love relationships, and achieve the life they want to live. Agnieszka believes the journey to wellness starts with a genuine connection, empathy and understanding – as well as trust. She takes a compassionate, direct and client-centered approach to help her clients reach their goals and enhance their emotional health, wellness & resilience.

Agnieszka specializes In

• Emotional Wellbeing
• Trauma
• Addiction
• Couples Counselling
• Substance Abuse
• Prescription Pill Addiction
• Family Therapy
• Alcoholism
• Childhood Trauma
• Internal family systems
• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Mental Health Disorders

When stress overwhelms us, it can be hard to figure out how to navigate situations and relationships. For some, the overwhelm manifests as anxiety, for others it can show up as depression or feeling shut down. And while the wounds may not be visible, those who experience it know that emotional pain is just as real as physical pain. Understanding the nervous system and how it is wired can help make sense of what is happening when we experience that discomfort. Exploring triggers and strategies within a safe therapeutic space can help us heal from painful experiences, break destructive patterns and overcome the obstacles that have been holding us back from living the lives we want.

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Agnieszka is focused on how the brain is wired, how it responds to threat and what needs to happen in order to propel us towards optimal mental health and wellness. She focuses her work on helping clients repair the emotional wounds that cause them distress and hold them back from living their best life possible.