Our Team

Bill is an Australian Professional Mariner, Maritime Tourism Development Adviser and co-author of Southeast Asia’s Super Yacht Cruising Guide – “Southeast Asia Pilot”. He has three decades in planning, design, construction, project development, maintenance and operations of luxury resorts.

Bill has been in recovery himself for over two decades and created Miracles Asia to provide a dedicated space that's free of judgement for addicts and those they effect to be able to get the support they need, and transition into a healthy and happy life.

Paula has worked in the addiction treatment and behavioral health field for over 20 years in a variety of roles, focusing on client facing therapeutic work as well as program development as her career progressed.

She was Program Director of The Cabin in Thailand, creating the first gender-responsive trauma informed addiction treatment program in S. E. Asia. On returning to the UK, Paula joined Abbeycare as Head of Therapeutic Services for 2 years before launching her own clinical consultancy and coaching business.

Paula is currently completing a Masters degree in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as an Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching. She has a BSc degree in Psychology, a diploma in Women’s Studies and several qualifications in teaching and training within the Lifelong Learning Sector.

She holds certifications in Clinical Supervision, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Paula's experiences working in the field drew her to further study in more specialized therapeutic approaches in trauma treatment (EMDR, Advanced Training for Trauma Treatment and Complex PTSD and Neuroscience of Attachment).

Mike is a qualified addiction counsellor ; who has experienced addiction himself. That's why he understands first hand what his clients are going through. Alongside holding an academic honours degree in addiction from Bath University, he also has a degree in life

Mike's list of qualifications, professional and personal experiences, and direct understanding of addictions allow him to bring empathy to the table.
His wealth of experiences also includes being selected for a key honorary contract within the NHS. This involved assisting in London's sexual health clinics and delivering support as a drug and alcohol specialist advisor for clients experiencing chemical and sexual dependency

Utilising his unique mix of skills, training, and experience, he has worked extensively with the LBGTQ community and particularly with those affected by the chemsex trend in London and around the world

Anouk is an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist from The Netherlands with over 12 years experience in the psychiatric field. She also has an extensive background in Art Therapy.

She is passionate about supporting people dealing with addiction or coping with mental health problems. She brings with her many skills and experiences to Miracles Asia, and offers an individual approach to each client.

Anouk provides a diverse range of modalities including DBT, Mindfulness, Meditation and Art Therapy to individuals as well as groups. She is dedicated to her work and passionate about guiding people in their treatment at Miracles Asia.

With over 40 years of experience as a sober coach, Danny brings a wealth of knowledge from the Alcoholics Anonymous program literature and its way of life to Miracles Asia. He has worked through the big book and the 12 and 12 for several years helping thousands of people through their addiction treatment and teaching them how to approach a new successful life without drug use and alcohol addiction.

Danny comes from a musical family and he was featured on 60 Minutes news network in the USA, interviewed by Bob Simon, when he was the musical director of The Portman Ritz Carlton in Shanghai.

Danny has been around the music industry since the 1960’s and he is an accomplished singer, songwriter and entertainer. He also opened the very first Beijing jazz club in 1999 call The Big Easy as well as playing along side a vast number of famous artists from all around the world.

Clifford will mostly likely be your initial contact and help you with all aspects of your admission to Miracles Asia. In abstinence-based recovery himself for nearly two decades, he trained in counselling whilst working at an addiction drop-in centre in London. He has first hand experience facilitating client group meetings.

Clifford grew from real life experiences to a level that allowed him to form his own treatment facility in South East Asia, so he is very familiar with all aspects recovery process from start to finish. Clifford has a sincere desire to be helpful, meeting people where they are at and going the extra mile when necessary.