Testimonials
Stories of Hope
Read the stories of transformation, hope and recovery from our past clients.
“If you have a client or a relative who needs a type of care that is supportive enough to enable them to become who they really are, Khiron Clinics is the place to go.”
Dr Stephen Porges
This treatment was nothing short of life changing.
Marie
Khiron Clinics has world class therapy. All the therapists are amazing souls with a genuine keenship towards helping others. Take it from me, I know what good therapy is.
Amanda
I have felt cared for and comforted by being here. Therapy has been presented in a away that I felt comfortable. Outstanding support and therapy
Tom
I’m feeling like myself again. This is the first programme ive been in that is informed in complex trauma. Im so grateful Khiron exists.
Elisa
My husband has described the change in me as ‘transformative’, a word which absolutely suits my experience of my time at Khiron House. I cannot fault the staff; their insight, compassion, care, patience and support has been like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Their understanding of me and my parts was phenomenal, and gave me both answers to questions I’ve been asking for years and hope for the future. My three month stay was invaluable, it saved my life.
Macie
I’m really pleased I made my stop at Khiron House, thank you for really listening, validating and having boundaries.
Sandra
Thank you so much for all your support and guidance over the last few months. Thank you for helping find a safe place and particularly for the pause button.
Clive
I have reached beyond the garden and to the car for the first time in three months. High virtual five. Thank you from us all.
Gemma
Thank you all so so much for your kindness, unfalterting support and all round awesomeness from when I very first arrived to my last day here. You’ve all played a little (big) part in supporting me in every way. I will never forget Khiron and the magic it is and especially the fabulous team.
Julie
Great therapeutic service for trauma. Definitely the more you put in the more you get out! Honestly amazing therapists who want the best for you. Healing environment. Commit and work on yourself and you will see the rewards. It might be hard but it is worthwhile.
Poppy
I just wanted to say once again to you all – therapy team and support staff what powerful memories I have from my time with you. What life changing days they were. Thankyou all for holding me, teaching me, nurturing me, parenting me, comforting me, listening to me and believing in me. You are all amazing!
Eloise
A kind considered and conscientious proffessional approach to trauma treatment. A world class facility.
Dane
The therapeutic team at khiron is the best I have ever come across. They helped me when everyone else said they couldn’t/wouldn’t. Even though I couldn’t talk, they found ways to communicate with me, and built up trust over time. I am continuing to work with Khiron through outpatients. They have been the only therapists who have been able to help me and they have made such a difference in my life. I have learnt so much about myself and about what is happening for me, and this has been empowering. Khiron have helped me beyond measure and I owe them my life.
Zoe
I am doing very well and am deeply thankful for all you and KH did for me.
Mike
KH gave me the spring board I needed. I have not had an anxiety attack since leaving last Dec.
Jeet
I encountered and learnt a therapeutic language which finally explained the symptoms and coping mechanisms that had dominated the majority of my life. For the first time I was not simply labelled with diagnoses, but treated as an individual and helped to understand and begin to manage my previously debilitating symptoms. The work was hard, and I could not have done it without the incredible support, understanding and compassion of the staff.
Lily
Not even the words on the front of this card can do justice to the loveliness and wonderfulness of you. You have picked me up each time I have fallen- both emotionally and physically.
Imogen
My experience at Khiron Day Clinic has been completely extraordinary. At first, I was unsure how it would work, maybe because my previous experience of therapy had been overwhelming. Khiron allowed me to find my breath. During my time there I came to understand what feeling safe was like and to find ways that worked for me to help me to begin to heal in time and space that felt right.
The inclusivity was inspirational, and I felt at home with both the amazing staff and the other Clients during my time there. The therapists are great at understanding what each member of the group needs at any given moment and supporting the group together through every uplifting, funny, compassionate and sometimes challenging thought, sensation and feeling. The somatic experiencing elements really worked for me, and I have learned new ways to feel safe outside of the clinic environment. Finding ways to reconnect to my body has been personally revolutionary.
The 1-1 Therapy was just what I needed at the time. I felt confident to talk, reassured and heard. I learned so much not just about whatever was brought to each session, but how to regulate in a safe space.
The administration support team are equally brilliant. The shared spaces are clean and welcoming – I learned so much from the break-out times too shared with the other clients.
I now sleep better. I have found new curiosity and learning. I have made some extraordinary friends. I have felt safe, cared for and secure. I cannot thank the team at Khiron enough for the remarkable changes I feel every day. I will always be profoundly moved my experiences at Khiron and eternally grateful.
Julianna
The treatment at Khiron for trauma is first class. All the therapists are extremely competent and experienced.
Matt
Grateful to be going home with anew sense of awareness and self-worth.
John
I spent 2 months in Khiron House at the end of 2018 and start of 2019 and I couldn’t be more grateful.
While I was in there, I felt so supported, cared for, inspired and challenged.
It is a lovely place in a lovely rural environment which was perfect for working on my recovery and I cannot sing the praises of the therapists highly enough.
I learned so much from them and they helped me realise that I’m not just some train wreck,
I’ve just been through some trauma that makes some things harder for me. Huge shout-out to Tracey who is the most wonderful therapist I have ever known.
So nearly a year after going in, I can see such clear results.
I used to have overwhelming intrusive thoughts all the time about my trauma and now they only crop up occasionally.
I thought all my trauma was my fault and now I know that’s not true.
I’ve learned to accept myself and have stopped trying to overachieve and prove myself and just am letting myself be.
I was regularly struggling with self-harm before I went in and I’m so proud to say I haven’t self harmed since I left and haven’t even really wanted to.
I am a lot more in tune with what my nervous system needs and I listen to that.
My family, friends and colleagues are often commenting on how much I’ve transformed and how much more relaxed I seem.
I’m doing so much better at work and am able to be a better friend. All of the baggage I was carrying has gotten a bit smaller.
Khiron House isn’t cheap, but it’s given me my life back and that is priceless.
Ninette
A big heartfelt thank you for the time and energy that each one of you puts in as it makes a real difference. Khiron was the first place I had been in a long time where I felt others saw me as a human and not a problem.
Sandra
I am beyond grateful for this incredible place that you have all worked so hard to create. It has truly saved my life. You are all amazing people and it has been such a privilage to have met and worked with you all. Your patience, drive, care, compassion, perseverence, knowledge and teamwork is absolutely phenomenal.
Natalie
My therapist was exceptional in every way compassion, packing in what was needed, flexible and most of all an excellent therapist.
Linda
Thank you again for all the at was available to me to aid in my recovery towards living a much happier life these days.
Hannah
To all the therapists, thnks for your guidance and wisdom, your kindness and patience, and at times your humour and wit. I have enjoyed learning from you all and I will carry these lessons with me for the rest of my life. You have provided a place of acceptance and safety which has been a new experience for me, Thanks for everything.
Elena
What the Experts Have to Say
“Khiron Clinics very specifically knows about trauma.” - Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk
Khiron has completely changed my life, I am excited to live and no longer carrying the traumatic symptoms of my past.
Margot
I spent 9.5 months at Khiron House (4.5 months at the Clinic and 5 months at the House) in the past year. From my very first contact with Angela, who answered any and all the questions I had in the kindest and most respectful manner, to my assessment with the Clinical Lead, to my admission and stay, the care that was shown, absolutely went above and beyond. From my first day at the Clinic, the support workers and therapists were so understanding. It is the first time I have honestly felt truly understood. I have previously spent time in psychiatric hospitals (both NHS and private) which all ultimately caused more harm than good. Unlike previous experiences, the therapists at Khiron honestly saved my life. They were there to hold my hand and help me to help myself. All of the members of the therapeutic team have a genuine understanding of trauma and how to treat it. They helped me to understand what my System is going through, why my body reacts the way it does and how I can carry on the work to continue my recovery. Thank you, thank you thank you.
Andrea
After having my life turned upside down unexpectedly and struggling with how to cope for a few months I was referred to insight. It was the best thing that could have happened to me. The staff are amazing and can not do enough for you. I thought going to a place like this I would feel judged but it’s the total opposite I am made to feel so comfortable and can say exactly what I want to say. I cannot recommend insight enough. Thank you Khiron house.
Jessica
KH gave me the space to literally ‘work for my life’ the place is so very special as are the people in it.
Tim
I want to say thank you, I don’t know whether I would of survived without the care and containment I received.
Ross
I have a lot of gratitude to you as clinical director for creating an environment where I have felt so safe and supported. Khiron House has an incrediable clinical team and I am so greateful for you all. I will miss your mindfulness sessions very much as I have really enjoyed them.
Isabella
Therapists are uniformly excellent, genuine, caring and willing to meet clients more than half way. The work I did at Khiron has allowed me to learn to trust folk (a bit) and carry this on outside. It wasn’t easy, or enjoyable at times, but has helped me greatly.
Olga
I spent 4 months at Khiron Clinics, and I never would have thought such a short space of time could change my life so drastically. The quality of therapy, the community, the grounds all conspire to be the bedrock of healing and change. I have learned things in the past 4 months that I will carry with me forever. The entire experience has renewed my faith in humanity, given me the platform for acceptance and self-realisation and most importantly, given me hope that I can live my best life. I have a lot to thank Khiron Clinics for.
Amalie
I received treatment at Khiron House residential clinic on two occasions in the last 3 years and am also had follow up therapy within the outpatient services. The individual therapy I’ve had at Khiron house has been almost always outstanding. When I wasn’t happy with an aspect of my treatment when Catriona was still clinical director my concerns were addressed and remedied. My therapists were all highly comspasionate and invested in my recovery. The trauma focused approach has helped me understand myself better than any formal psychiatric diagnosis or any specialist NHs therapy I’ve ever received. I’ve managed to process some of ymy trauma safely with the help of Khiron, which was not possible before. I’ve also found the group therapy a very valuable part of my treatment. I’m still in trauma recovery – it’s a long road. But I probably wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for Khiron House. I’m very grateful to Khiron House especially to Prahlad, but also to Paula, Tracy and Luciana.
Victoria
If you tried all the “normal” therapies and they have failed or even made you worse. I would say give KH a chance. KH has totally changed my life for the better.
Dug
Khiron did not give up on me. In fact the opposite. For this am so grateful in the past people have labelled me as to complex and passed on to the next teamto deal with. Khiron has shown me care and understanding that I have never received before. This has knocked a couple of the bricks of the defensive wall i have built around myself and for that I am truly grateful.
Sophia
Khiron house, the therapist, staff and residents I miss them all. The Therapy and all that goes with is at this clinic is not easy by any means. However I can confidently and safely say, it’s nothing short of life changing. For those suffering from unresolved trauma, and who live in this very difficult state I highly recommend Khiron house. My 2 assigned therapists were the only 2 who were able to get to my core. This after so many years of “regular” therapy.
My journey on this healing path is still not complete and I look forward to returning to complete it. It is a safe environment, an understanding one in an idyllic setting in which to heal and grow. When you work the program with an open mind and heart, you will find this is your key to lifelong contentment, harmony and freedom. You will find the tools with which to live and navigate the difficult life challenges which are bound to arise..
To whomever reads this review I wish you a safe journey, this trauma clinic is absolutely worth it.
Charlotte
I can only recommend to people to go seek therapy, even when they do not necessarily see a reason to do so. The psychological relief I get from my sessions with Vijay are invaluable to me, and even though I only see him a few times a year, they still are an essential part of my healthy life. My only regret is not going to see Vijay often enough as I now live in Switzerland. I owe a huge part of my somewhat sane mind to Vijay and Khiron House, without which I probably would not be where I am today: happy.
David
Khiron House is quite simply unique. Therapists are amazing their care, commitment and expertise is unsurpassed.
Cordelia
I feel greatly indebted to you all, I shall keep going.
Kim
Your team certainly understand ‘Trauma’ in a way not very many people and medical specialist do.
Rachel
He is a new man, in his words, “better than ever” and we are all looking forward to him staying that way. Please pass on our huge thanks for the help, support and environment that enabled him to understand and overcome his problems.
Elias
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The Trauma Healing at Khiron house was second to none. I highly recommend using them, the staff were extremely caring and knowledgeable.
Andrew
Thank you to all the stand and Therapists at The Clinic and in the House. big shout out to Steve – you’re a legend, theres nothing too much trouble. Treatment at Khiron is far beyond the realms of anything the NHS can offer for Trauma. Trust the therapists and process at Khiron – its second to none. Beautiful, safe and tranquil, calming, healing place.
Wendy
I am moved by the way both you and (P) have tried your utmost to accommodate me and I will recommend KH to anyone who is seeking help for trauma.
George
KH is an incredibly special place, I feel privileged to have been able to work on myself here.
Wendy
All the work I’ve done with you has such a profound effect on me and I’m looking forward to living mindfully and with an open heart,
Kaz
Where do I begin in thanking you for all the kindness and warmth that you have shown towards me during my time here at the clinic. You have made the toughest of days possible and for that I will be forever grateful.
Lucy
Having spent most of my life in and out of therapy, residential and other, Khiron house is the first and only place I have been where I have finally understood what has been ‘wrong’ with me and why. That what I was suffering from was developmental trauma ( I never even knew that was a trauma) and has affected me all the way through my life, addictions, self harm, bad relationships, isolation, depriving myself of love and constant thoughts of suicide. Being in this lovely homely place, with the team of therapists, who I saw really, really care ( an eye opener for me) and all the admin and support staff who are equally caring and loving, being educated every day on so many subjects related to trauma, and my behaviour and thought processes that go with it, has been invaluable. It is not a cure, and after nearly 4 months being here, I can see it has just scratched the surface, but I have left with much more understanding and clarity, and the knowledge that it is an ongoing process, and I have ways of making changes in my life that I felt completely in the dark about before. I now know which way I’m headed, which is a hugely positive feeling, compared to the hellish fog I was in previously. I can only say a massive thank you to everyone involved working at Khiron house, and to Benjamin Fry for making it happen. Xxx
Leanne
Thank you for setting this wonderful place up. I could not have asked for better therapy across the board.
Emily
Thank you for setting up KH as a therapy clinic. I have been blessed to have the chance to turn my life around.
William
My Heart pays honour to you grealty for helping me during my early months of treatment. My family are also grateful.
Leo
Fantastic caring Therapists and worthwhile therapies. I arrived a frightened 14yr old and leave as a creative mature adult. Onwards upwards and outwards. Thanks and god bless your work.
Audrey
Thank you guys for all your help and encouragement whilst I was at Khiron – life changing stuff!
Martina
I have felt so incredibly cared for, supported, befriended it has been an extortionary experience.
Sadia
KH has saved my life. The staff are phenomenal, and I will be forever grateful for their support.
Sophie
Thank you for all your love and support over the past months. I have learnt so much from you, with regards to the body, being mindful and most importantly of all taking care of myself.
Nazia
Thank you for literally offering me a glimpse of the gift of life.
Olga
I slept 9 hours last night, unheard of. I am already truly grateful for the change I have seen.
Michael
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