Khiron is one of the few residential treatment centers in the world built entirely around somatic and nervous-system-based trauma therapy. Founded by Benjamin Fry, who created the clinic to offer others the therapies that saved his own life. The combination of Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Polyvagal-informed work in a residential setting — with staff supervised by leading trauma experts — makes this a genuinely depth-oriented program. The Oxfordshire manor house and gardens setting creates a healing environment that honors the connection between nature and recovery.
Best for
Complex PTSDDevelopmental traumaDissociative disordersInternational clients seeking somatic trauma treatmentPatients who haven't responded to talk-therapy-only approaches
Modalities
Depth elements
Combines 'top-down' (cognitive/psychodynamic) with 'bottom-up' (somatic) approaches — working with both mind and body to address trauma through physiological responses and bodily awareness. Somatic Experiencing is the primary trauma reduction tool. Internal Family Systems accesses wounded parts through the Self. Polyvagal-informed therapy works directly with the autonomic nervous system. Staff trained and supervised by world-leading trauma experts. Founded by Benjamin Fry, a psychotherapist and trauma survivor.
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Notable staff
Benjamin Fry — founder, psychotherapist, author, trauma survivor