Dirk J. Lambert
MSc · CCTS-I · MCMAFounder and Program Director, New Paradigm Trauma & Mental Health Retreat, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, EMDR practitioner, CBT and NLP practitioner, author, educator and twice-ordained Buddhist monk. 25+ years of professional experience in trauma recovery.
Transparent record of qualifications and verification
This page provides a public record of Dirk J. Lambert's professional qualifications, memberships, certifications, experience and independent verification sources. Where a third party independently lists or verifies a credential, a direct external link is provided. Where a training organisation does not maintain a permanent public verification database, the original certificate or diploma is made available for inspection.
Dirk has worked in trauma recovery, mental health and rehabilitation for more than 25 years, with a primary focus on PTSD, complex trauma, sexual abuse recovery, depression, anxiety and emotional recovery. He is a Belgian citizen, has lived and worked in Chiang Mai for more than three decades, and works in English, Dutch, French and Thai.
Third-party professional listings
Two independent professional organisations maintain publicly viewable listings of Dirk's credentials. These are the primary reference points for anyone verifying professional standing.
Complementary Medical Association UK
Membership Number: P202104050002. The Complementary Medical Association independently lists Dirk Lambert as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and records training in EMDR, CBT, NLP, Bach Flower Therapy, Hemaview and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Verify at the-cma.org.uk/practitioners/dirk-lambert/ →TherapyRoute
Professional title listed as Registered Psychotherapist. TherapyRoute independently verifies the professional profile and records qualifications in EMDR (2022), CBT (2022), NLP and Bach Flower Remedy Therapy (2020), with CMA UK as the registering body.
Verify at therapyroute.com/therapist/dirk-lambert-chiang-mai-thailand →International Therapist Directory
Independent listing for Chiang Mai region under the psychotherapist and trauma specialist category, cross-referencing the retreat address and practitioner profile.
View listing at internationaltherapistdirectory.com →Trauma, EMDR, CBT and NLP
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
- Awarding Organisation
- Arizona Trauma Institute / Dr Robert Rhoton
- Credential ID
- UC-Oe902930-9b9f-42df-8964
- Primary Field
- Psychological trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation
EMDR Therapy Diploma
- Awarding Organisation
- Centre of Excellence, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2022
- Field
- EMDR therapy for trauma processing
Advanced CBT Practitioner Diploma
- Awarding Organisation
- Centre of Excellence, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2022
- Field
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, cognitive restructuring, behavioural intervention
Master NLP Practitioner Diploma
- Awarding Organisation
- ABC Awards / ADLC, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Field
- Master-level NLP, language patterns, sub-modality work, belief change
Bach Remedy Therapy Diploma
- Awarding Organisation
- Centre of Excellence, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Credential
- Course QLS-04566 · Student Number 1584966
Twice-ordained at Wat Tham Krabok
Certified Meditation Teacher
- Field
- Meditation, mindfulness and contemplative practice
Twice-Ordained Buddhist Monk
Twice ordained within the Theravada Buddhist tradition in Thailand, at Wat Tham Krabok. Also served in counselling and advisory roles connected with the temple, internationally known for its work with addiction and recovery.
Body-based and integrative training
Hemaview / Live Blood Analysis
- Field
- Live blood analysis, nutritional biochemistry
Chinese Cupping Therapy
- Field
- Traditional cupping / hijama therapy, integrated with somatic bodywork
Chinese Philosophy
- Provider
- HarvardX / Harvard Online, United States
- Credential ID
- 10049179539448149acd4d23b11cf599
Master of Science
- Field
- Computer Science, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Although Dirk's original academic background was in technology, his professional career moved into trauma recovery, rehabilitation and mental healthcare more than two decades ago.
Twenty-five years of continuous practice
Founder & Program Director
Founded New Paradigm to provide highly individualised trauma and emotional recovery programmes. The work focuses on intensive one-to-one treatment rather than conventional group-based residential formats. Programme is deliberately limited to a maximum of four clients on site at any time. Primary areas include:
- PTSD and complex PTSD
- Childhood trauma and attachment trauma
- Sexual abuse trauma
- Depression, anxiety, burnout
- Grief and loss
- Emotional abuse recovery
- Nervous system dysregulation
Director of Education
Responsible for professional education and training in trauma-focused approaches, including trauma assessment, EMDR-based interventions, CBT, emotional regulation and integrative trauma recovery. External website: trauma-institute.newparadigm.org.
General Director & CEO
Company operating in the mental health, wellness and retreat sector in Thailand. Parent company of New Paradigm. Thailand company licence 0505556008197.
Founder & General Director
Founded and directed New Body and Mind, an alternative rehabilitation and recovery programme in Thailand. The organisation expanded to multiple locations and became the foundation for the treatment philosophy later developed at New Paradigm.
Where the trauma work began
Combat Trauma Counsellor
Accompanied American military veterans returning to Vietnam as part of personal trauma recovery journeys. Role involved emotional support, counselling and trauma-focused guidance for veterans dealing with unresolved experiences from the Vietnam War. This early work became one of the foundations of the later career in PTSD and trauma treatment.
Thailand Tourist Police Volunteer Team Leader
Served as a volunteer team leader with the Thailand Tourist Police for more than eight years. Emergency-response experience included deployment following the 2007 Phuket air disaster, providing support in the aftermath of the incident.
Accreditation and awards
Professional Memberships
| Organisation | Status | Number | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complementary Medical Association UK | Registered Practitioner | P202104050002 | April 2021 |
| Complementary Therapists Accredited Association UK | CTAA Accredited Practitioner | 10362173 | January 2019 |
Professional Recognition
| Award | Awarded by | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Innovators in PTSD & Trauma Treatment, Thailand | Global Health & Pharma, International Life Sciences Awards | Verify at ghpnews.digital |
| Mental Health Leaders Award | World Federation of Healthcare Leaders | November 2020 |
| Recognised treatment provider for sexual abuse recovery | Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal, Melbourne, Australia | Since 2005 |
Stand Alone: Roadmap to Recovery
Published 18 September 2023 · ISBN 979-8861753005. A guide covering trauma, PTSD, depression, sexual abuse recovery, mindfulness and complementary approaches to emotional recovery, drawn from more than two decades of direct clinical work.
View on Amazon for independent publication verification.
Professional philosophy
Dirk's work combines specialised trauma treatment with more than 25 years of practical experience with people affected by trauma, PTSD, depression and emotional distress. The clinical approach draws primarily from:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Cognitive restructuring
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Somatic regulation and breathwork
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
- Nervous system regulation
- Complementary emotional support approaches (Bach Flower Therapy, integrative bodywork)
New Paradigm deliberately limits its residential programme to a maximum of four clients at any time so treatment can remain private and highly individualised. This is the design choice that underlies the programme's identity.
On checking a trauma practitioner's background
People considering trauma treatment should be able to check the background of the person responsible for their care. Where independent public verification exists, a direct external link has been provided on this page. Where a professional training organisation does not maintain a permanent public verification database, the original certificate or diploma has been made available for inspection.
Professional membership, certification and training should not be confused with medical registration. New Paradigm is a private trauma and mental health retreat, not a psychiatric hospital, and does not represent itself as one. Dirk is a Registered Psychotherapist through the professional bodies listed above; the retreat operates as a wellness and recovery centre under Thailand TAT licence 24/00415, not as a licensed medical facility.
For questions concerning Dirk Lambert's professional background, qualifications or the scope of treatment offered by New Paradigm, contact us directly at email@newparadigm.org or via the contact page.
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