Speaking on Trauma, Relationships, and the Nervous System
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Benjamin Fry: Psychotherapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Trauma and Relationships Expert
Benjamin Fry is a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Khiron Clinics. He specialises in trauma recovery and relationships, combining personal experience, clinical training, and thought leadership. He is the author of The Invisible Lion and the founder of Televagal, a mental health tech platform for therapists.
Speaking Topics:
- Healing from Trauma: Why Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough
- Boundaries, Connection, and the Nervous System
- How to Repair Any Relationship (Even After Trauma)
- From Breakdown to Breakthrough: A Personal Journey Through Psychosis, Recovery, and Purpose
- Creating Trauma-Informed Systems: Lessons from Building Khiron Clinics
- The Invisible Lion: Understanding Threat Responses in Daily Life
- Parenting With Trauma: Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle
- The Problem With Labels: Why Diagnosing Trauma Often Misses the Point
- Polyvagal Theory in Practice: What It Looks Like in the Therapy Room (and Life)
- Why Rich, Successful People Feel Miserable — and What to Do About It
Why Boundaries Are So Misunderstood
How to set boundaries without shutting down. This talk explores nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, and the difference between reactive vs. connected limits.
Bondage — In Attachment, Monogamy, and the Bedroom
A bold exploration of how trauma shows up in sex, intimacy, and our longing to connect. This keynote blends clinical theory with lived experience.
Trauma and Relationships
Why we push away the people we love. How trauma disrupts attachment, and how safe relationships can become the arena for healing.
The Invisible Lion: How to Tame Your Nervous System & Heal Your Trauma
Named after his bestselling book, this signature talk introduces Benjamin’s framework for understanding trauma through the lens of nervous system states.
Upcoming Events
Transform Trauma Oxford 2025
Benjamin Fry joins Gabor Maté, Esther Perel, and others for Europe’s leading trauma and mental health event, focused on healing our relational world. With in-person and virtual access, the conference offers practical insights into trauma, relationships, and nervous system-informed care.
Syros Healing Waves Festival 2025
Join Benjamin Fry, Bessel van der Kolk, and Lucia Sky for a groundbreaking event exploring trauma, pleasure, and reconnection in the heart of the Cyclades. Attend in person or online for immersive talks, embodiment practices, and real conversations about healing relationships after trauma.
Erotic Intelligence with Esther Perel
Esther Perel, Benjamin Fry, and Paul Browde lead this six-day exploration of desire, intimacy, and vitality in relationships. Set on the island of Paros, this experiential event welcomes individuals and couples ready to reconnect with themselves and each other through deep, honest work.
