Better Than CQC

At Khiron we see meeting the CQC standards as a minimum baseline, and our aspirations are to provide a level of service, care and treatment that is better even than a CQC ‘outstanding’ would merit.
CQC inspectors and their measurements do not look for the attributes of a service that is specifically designed and delivered to help people who are trying to recover from trauma. When people are undergoing trauma treatment, they are often hypersensitive to aspects of the environment that could dysregulate their nervous systems and be detrimental to their treatment.
This includes a wide range of stimuli, from unexpected noises to changes in staff, from fear of strangers to too much contact with the external world.

We pay attention to these details in many different ways, for example:

We deliver innovative neurobiological therapies which are at the cutting edge of trauma
treatment.
In addition to the specialist neurobiological sessions and groups, we have a full programme of groups and activities chosen to complement these modalities, such as yoga, equine therapy, tai-chi and ecotherapy.
We have properly trained and experienced therapists who have supervision from recognised global experts in the field.
We train all support staff on how best to work with residents who are suffering acute symptoms of trauma.
We have mutually agreed rules and boundaries that are enforced with sensitivity and kindness.
The residential setting is rural, tranquil, and very private. There are many opportunities for contact with nature, alone or as part of our programme.
We restrict all comings and goings at the facility to the bare minimum.
We have five levels of care, creating a pathway to ensure that there are suitable options all the way from 24/7 residential care to weekly outpatient therapy sessions.

These important aspects of our work are not recognised by CQC, so we demonstrate that we are doing them to a high standard by looking for other accreditations:

We are certified by the Polyvagal Institute in the USA. This shows that we work to the high standards of Polyvagal-informed trauma therapy: “To optimize the human experience by creating a safe and connected world.” See https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/
We are working towards accreditation by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as an Enabling Environment. This highlights our focus “on creating a positive and effective social environment and where healthy relationships are seen as the key to success”. See https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/ccqi/quality-networks-accreditation/enabling-environments-network-ee/what-are-they

For any questions about assessment or admission please contact us.

Call any time UK: 020 3668 1606 US: (866) 801 6184

Just a few words to express my deepest gratitude to you for enabling me to be here and finally start my process of healing.

Charlie, 39, Newcastle

I slept 9 hours last night, unheard of. I am already truly grateful for the change I have seen.

Michael, 30, USA

I want to acknowledge all the magic you did and the fact that its still working. I never dared to imagine things could be going as well as they are

Rosemary, 31, Somerset

Professional memberships and associations

We work with members of respected organisations to deliver our services

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission

We are here to help

If you have a client, or know of someone who is struggling, reach out to Khiron.
We believe that we can stop the revolving door of treatment and misdiagnosis by providing effective residential and outpatient therapies for underlying psychological trauma, stress and breakdown.

Allow us to help you find the path to effective, long lasting recovery.
For information, call us today.

Call any time UK: +44 (20) 3668 1606 US: +1 (866) 801 6184