This work is deeply personal to me. My father served with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers, was awarded the Queen’s Commendation, and I was born in a military hospital. I grew up in a military family, surrounded by the values of service, loyalty, and quiet resilience that stay with you for life.
Today, Kim and I at The Manse Retreat are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, formalising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families. It reflects not just what we do, but who we are.
I’m also an honorary member of Folkestone Veterans Breakfast Club and a proud supporter of Veterans United Against Suicide. I understand that the impact of service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off and that for many veterans, the hardest battles begin after service
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At The Manse Retreat, we want to give something back in a way that genuinely helps. That’s why we offer your first session completely free, no pressure, no judgement, and no need to talk about the past.
It’s simply an opportunity to experience how The Manse Method® can help you release the emotional weight of what’s behind you and move forward with strength, clarity, and peace.
TESTIMONIALS
I trusted Carl from the onset. He knew about military environments and certainly swore more than me.
I have suffered terrible flashbacks for over 10 years. Kept seeing dead bodies and not being able to change the memories in my mind.
In only one session, I can no longer get the images back that used to haunt me. Not bad for tapping your face.
Get to work with this man; he will change the shit in your head.
The session was great, and I felt an immediate impact; my PTSD symptoms are so much better. I can now feel like I can have a normal life; the results are fantastic.
Carl was great, so easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable in the whole area of trauma and PTSD.
Sean - 22 years full colours and 2 years reserves
What can I say? This man is a legend. Initially, I thought it was all a bunch of nonsense. Seen his videos on YouTube.
My wife said, What have you got to lose? The banter was excellent and made me feel at ease.
I can't explain what happened, even when he tells you what's going on in the brain.
All I care about is that I don't feel like killing myself. The horrors in my mind have gone. No matter how hard I try, I just can't get the images back.