My Story

Hello, I’m Carl—and I help people move beyond emotional distress and step into lasting transformation.

For nearly 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and groups from all over the world to release emotional pain, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim the life they were always meant to live. Whether working one-to-one, leading group workshops, or training practitioners, I’ve witnessed firsthand how emotional trauma can affect every part of a person’s life, and how deeply things can change with the right approach.

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My journey into this work began with training in humanistic counselling, but it didn’t take long for me to realise that traditional talking therapies weren’t always enough. Time and again, I saw people revisiting painful memories without finding real relief. In fact, research now shows that going over the same trauma repeatedly can actually make things feel worse.

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That insight pushed me to look beyond conventional methods. I began exploring new ways to help people feel better without needing to talk through every detail of their past. What I discovered changed everything: we don’t need to relive painful memories to heal from them. We just need the right tools to gently change how those experiences are stored in the body and mind.

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This led to the creation of The Manse Method®, a simple, powerful, and science-led process that helps people shift the emotional charge from difficult experiences, often within minutes. It’s gentle. It’s effective. And it works, without needing to talk through your trauma.

Over the years, I’ve continued to refine this method, drawing on a range of proven techniques that calm the nervous system and create space for real change. Whether someone is dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, or simply feels stuck, my aim is always the same: to help them feel safe, clear, and free to move forward.

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At The Manse Retreat, we offer more than just techniques, we offer hope, clarity, and a clear path forward. Because while we can’t change what happened, we can change how you feel about it.

And that changes everything.

Let’s rewrite your story—together. 💛