Counselling Central London
Freddi Manson Counsellor for Couples, Individuals, Aspergers

About me


I am a qualified counsellor bringing a high level of expertise gained from twenty years experience working with adults of all ages, ethnicity and life-styles. You are my priority during each session we spend together.  I offer a discreet, confidential service where you can talk to a warm, approachable professional. I offer you time, integrity and respect. 

Training, Qualifications & Experience
  • Post graduate Diploma in Counselling (Dip Counselling) University of Bristol
  • Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapist (MBACP)
  • Diploma in Stress Management
  • Couple counselling Diploma - Jill Gabriel (ongoing supervision)
  • 13 years' experience of Stress Management in the corporate environment.
  • 20 years' experience of counselling Fertility optimisation.
  • Kinergy counselling service working with survivors of sexual abuse 2005-6.
  • Single-parenting 3 children to University age and beyond.
  • Member of the BACP and my practice is guided by their framework and overseen by regular supervision.
I started my adult life as a nurse in London (The Royal Free).  I have a BA hons in The History of Art specialising in works of Art on Paper (Camberwell College of Art). I have worked as a Stress Management Consultant with a recruitment agency for 13 years in the corporate environment. In 2003 I attended the University of Bristol to study my Post graduate Diploma in Counselling whilst working and mothering my three young children.

My work for many years was as a complementary therapist specialising in Fertility. I have helped many women to achieve their dream of becoming a mother over the past 20 years.  I have recently retired from this aspect of my work, leaving more time and energy for my counselling clients.

I qualified as a Couples Counsellor in 2010 since when I have worked with numerous couples presenting with varying complexity of relationship difficulties. I have a particular interest in undiagnosed Aspergers and how the condition brings with it a particular set of challenges in relationships.

As well as Couples and Individuals, my practice includes same sex couples, siblings and friends experiencing problems in their relationships.

I offer comfortable consulting rooms in Bloomsbury and Canada Water.

Daytime and evening sessions available.