For veterans

This work is deeply personal to us.

My father served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers, was awarded the Queen's Commendation, and I was born in a military hospital.

— Carl Dourish, Co-Founder

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Carl Dourish, Co-Founder

Why this work matters to us.

I grew up in a military family surrounded by the values of service, loyalty, discipline, humour and quiet resilience.

We understand that the impact of service doesn't always end when the uniform comes off. For some veterans, experiences from service can continue to carry an emotional weight long afterwards, often privately and without wanting to burden others.

My work with veterans and PTSD led me to write my book, When the War Doesn't End (opens on Lulu in a new tab).

British soldiers on patrol in a dusty street, armoured vehicle alongside

Through The Manse Method®

Our aim is to give something back.

Helping veterans work with that emotional response, without requiring them to talk through or relive what happened.

The Manse Method® has been used with veterans and emergency-services personnel. Organisational Emotion Pathway® training is separate from professional Manse Method® practitioner training, which Manse Core Group also provides.

It is

Change work: practical work with the emotional response connected to an experience from service.

It is not

Therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for clinical or specialist support.

It protects

Choice and privacy. No requirement to talk through or relive what happened.

Standing with veterans

Where that commitment shows up.

Proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant
Honorary member, Folkestone Veterans Breakfast Club
Supporter, Veterans United Against Suicide

For us, supporting the Armed Forces community isn't a marketing statement. It's personal.

Carl Dourish, Co-Founder

If you'd like to talk about bringing The Manse Method® to a veterans community you're part of, we'd welcome the conversation.

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