In-person & Virtual Psychotherapy
A safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, in person at the clinic, or online from home.
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Psychotherapy in Phuket, at your own pace.
Gem Sakulbumrungsil, MPS, ATR-P, is a US-trained psychotherapist and art therapist offering individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, in person at Medical Health Clinic Phuket, or online from wherever you are.
- English & Thai
- US-trained psychotherapist
- Adolescents & adults
- Open daily 8AM to 10PM
Meet your therapist
A therapist who meets you where you are
Drawing from her work across diverse cultural contexts, Gem brings both depth and warmth to the therapeutic relationship.
- Credential
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)
- Training
- US-trained psychotherapist
- Experience
- Bellevue Hospital, New York City
- Languages
- English & Thai
- Works with
- Adolescents & adults
Services
Psychotherapy services at MHCP
A range of ways to work together, so care can fit your life, not the other way around.
Creative Art Therapy
Creative expression can help reveal, process, and heal.
Explore Creative Art Therapy
What psychotherapy can support
Whatever you're carrying, there's space for it here.
Psychotherapy can support a wide range of experiences. Yours doesn't need a label to be worth exploring.
Emotional Wellbeing
Life & Relationship Challenges
Healing & Recovery
How psychotherapy works
A gentle, step-by-step process
No pressure, no rush. We go at the pace that feels right for you.
01
Connect
We start with a conversation to understand what brings you to therapy.
02
Explore
Together, we explore your experiences, challenges, and goals.
03
Grow
Through insight and support, we work on meaningful change and personal growth.
04
Move Forward
You gain tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges in your own way.
Our approach
An approach that puts you at the centre
Four commitments shape every session.
Collaborative
We work together as a team. Your voice and goals guide the therapy process.
Compassionate
A warm, supportive space where you are heard and accepted.
Non-Judgmental
You can show up as you are, without fear of judgment.
Tailored to You
Psychotherapy is personalized to fit your unique needs, values, and pace.
Dog-Assisted Therapy
Milo & Magnum
For suitable clients, therapy may include the support of our friendly therapy dogs.
Milo and Magnum are simply present in the room. For people who find the first sessions difficult, or who freeze when asked to talk about hard things, having a dog nearby often makes the room easier to be in. Some clients speak more freely with a hand resting on a dog than they manage across a desk.
- Promotes comfort and emotional connection
- Helps reduce stress and anxiety
- Creates a warm, safe, and supportive environment
Dog-assisted therapy is optional and always based on individual needs and comfort.
Ways to access
Psychotherapy that fits your life
Choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you.
Online
Secure video sessions from home, from work, or from another country. Useful if travel is hard, if you value the privacy, or if you leave Phuket partway through.
At the Clinic
Face to face in a private consulting room at the clinic, with the rest of the medical team on hand if your care needs to extend beyond therapy.
At Home
Sessions in your own home, where some people find it easier to speak openly. Availability depends on location and is arranged in advance.
Group Psychotherapy
A facilitated group with others working through similar things. Being in a room with people who recognise the experience can reach what individual work sometimes cannot.
The clinic behind your care
A licensed medical clinic, not a solo practice.
Medical Health Clinic Phuket (MHCP) is a licensed medical clinic providing care to local and international patients. Your psychotherapy sits within a clinic that follows international standards of care and maintains hospital partner relationships, including Bumrungrad International and Bangkok Hospital Phuket.
That means your care is backed by an established medical team, clear clinical standards, and hospital partners, the same infrastructure that serves the clinic's other medical services.
Common questions
Things people ask before they book
If something here is still unclear, call or message the clinic and ask. No obligation to book.
Do I need a referral or a diagnosis to start?
No. You can book directly, and you do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a clear explanation of what is wrong. Many people arrive knowing only that something feels off. Working that out is part of the process, not a prerequisite for it.
What language are sessions in?
English or Thai, whichever you are more comfortable thinking and feeling in. Gem works fluently in both. For many people living away from home, being able to speak in your first language matters more than they expect.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. What you discuss stays between you and your therapist. If it would help for your care to be coordinated with a doctor at the clinic, that only happens with your agreement, and you decide what is shared.
I have never done therapy before. What actually happens?
The first session is a conversation. You talk about what brought you here and what you would like to be different, and Gem explains how she works. There is nothing to prepare and no obligation to continue if it does not feel like the right fit.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends entirely on what you are working through, and it is discussed openly rather than decided for you. Some people come for a short, focused piece of work. Others stay longer. You are never committed to a fixed course.
What is the difference between psychotherapy and psychiatry?
Psychotherapy is the work of understanding and changing things through conversation and creative approaches. Psychiatry is medical: assessment, diagnosis and, where it helps, medication. Both are available at MHCP, and many people use only one of them.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. Sessions can be held online, which also means therapy does not have to stop if you leave Phuket, travel for work, or move away partway through.
I am only in Phuket for a short time. Is it still worth starting?
Often yes. Short-term work can be genuinely useful, particularly during a crisis or a difficult transition, and sessions can continue online once you have left.
You don't have to go through it alone.
We're here to support you, every step of the way.
Call or message to arrange a first appointment. You can ask questions before booking anything, in English or Thai. Psychotherapy is provided at Medical Health Clinic Phuket, with online sessions available.