Our Story
Carl’s life has been shaped by profound loss. He lost his father as a child through abandonment, his mother as a young man, and his only son, James, in 2024. These experiences gave him a deep personal understanding of grief and emotional pain, but they also sparked a determination to find practical ways to help people move forward.
Kim’s journey began in the corporate world, spending decades working in senior HR roles before choosing to follow her lifelong passion for health and wellbeing. Her path led her into yoga, nutritional therapy and the study of how lifestyle, nutrition and emotional wellbeing influence the way we live and feel.
When our paths crossed, something clicked. We realised that by bringing together our different experiences and areas of expertise we could create something meaningful. Our work began with the creation of The Manse Retreat, but it soon evolved into something broader: The Manse Group.
Today our work brings together transformational retreats, The Manse Method®, hypnotherapy and nutritional support. Each of these approaches plays a role in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and move forward with greater clarity, balance and confidence.
Our Work
Through our retreats and private work, we support people in addressing emotional wellbeing, personal challenges and health concerns in a calm, private and supportive environment.
We also created The Manse Method®, a psycho-sensory approach designed to help people change how they feel about difficult experiences and memories. The method has grown beyond the retreat itself and is now taught to practitioners who wish to incorporate it into their own work.
Alongside this, we continue to work with individuals seeking support through hypnotherapy, nutritional guidance and other approaches that help restore balance in both mind and body.
Our Values
Compassion
We meet every person with understanding, respect and care.
Transformation
We believe people are capable of change and growth at any stage of life.
Integrity
We honour your privacy, your pace and your individuality.
Connection
While every journey is personal, no one should feel they have to face life’s challenges alone.
Why We Do This
Because we have lived through life’s challenges ourselves. Because we know how deeply experiences can shape the way people feel about their lives. And because we believe that with the right support, people can find a new sense of direction, balance and possibility.
An Invitation
Whether you are exploring a retreat, seeking private support, or simply learning more about our work, we invite you to discover what The Manse Group offers.
Sometimes all it takes is the right moment, the right environment, and the right guidance to begin a new chapter.