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Do I need previous qualifications to attend a course?  
Level 1 courses/modules are introductory and previous experience of the topic covered is not expected. These courses are usually unsuitable for experienced practitioners. Although Level 2 courses/modules are not basic, previous knowledge of the topic concerned is not a prerequisite. Level 3 courses/modules are advanced courses for which a previous level of knowledge and appropriate experience are expected. 

Who are the courses suitable for/what sort of people attend them?  
The courses are suitable for trainers, counsellors, psychologists, personnel staff, coaches, management consultants, psychotherapists, trainers, health and caring professionals who wish to learn more about the particular topics and we have students from all these areas. See our brochure for further details. 

Who recognises/accredits the courses?  
The Centre's courses are recognised by a variety of professional bodies. As the training at the centre can be applied to management, health education, counseling and psychotherapy as well as complementary medicine we have sought the recognition from professional bodies in these spheres of work. As our courses are normally completed part-time within twelve months we have not applied for recognition form professional bodies that require a longer duration of study. The International Stress Management Association (UK) recognise successful completion of our Diploma in Stress Management programme as providing eligibility for professional membership. 

The Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and British National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists recognise our courses for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Further information is available on this website. 

The cognitive behavioural and rational emotive behaviourar therapy programmes can be used towards the hours required for BABCP accreditation as a CBT therapist and the hours required for AREBT accreditation as a REBT therapist. A number of the courses that are run in association with the Centre for Coaching are university accredited. Further information is available on this website.

What Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) qualifications do you offer?
The Centre is a RSPH registered Centre and is approved to offer a range of their courses in nutrition and health, health and safety, understanding health improvement and healthier diets. We can run these accredited programmes in-house for organisations. We run these course in association with the UK Centre for Health, Safety & Wellbeing.

What sort of qualification do I get after attending courses at the Centre?
Certificates of attendance are issued to students who complete a primary certificate course for the purposes of continuing professional development. A Primary Certificate is awarded to students who attend a course and successfully complete a three hour written assignment undertaken at home. A Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete two or  three courses and assignments as detailed in the brochure. Students can progress to an Advanced Certificate or Diploma - please see the brochure for further details. 

What are the course dates and fees?  
Course dates and fees are shown on this website. Course dates Contact the Centre for availability on specific courses. 

Does the Centre give discounts of any sort?  
We have two course fees: one is payable by organizations (Org), the other is the fee for students who are self-funding (Ind). Details of course fees can be found on our website and on the list of course dates. 

Can I reserve a place on a course by paying a deposit?  
We do not take deposits. Course fees must be paid in advance by students who are self-funding. Organisations will be invoiced for the course fee. 

How far in advance of the course must I pay?  
Six weeks prior to the proposed course date or with application. 

How do I apply for advanced cert/diploma?  
Request an enrolment form from our general office. Can I transfer an application & payment to a different course? Transfers can be made up to six weeks prior to the course date if a place is available. See our application form for cancellation charges. 

How do I get to the training Centre?  

Centre for Stress Management
Clarendon House
125 Shenley Road
Borehamwood
WD6 1AG

Clarendon House is located in Borehamwood High Street and is about 5 minutes walk or a quick taxi drive away from Borehamwood Station. It is only minutes from the A1, very close to the M25, less than 20 minutes out of St.Pancras International, London, by train and less than half-hour on the train from London Luton airport.  There is public car-parking behind the training centre.

There are also a number of reasonably priced hotels nearby within walking distance or a short drive including Ibis Hotel, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and Village Hotel. There is also the Days Inn close by at South Mimms by the motorway. There are numerous eateries within Borehamwood.

Location Map
Click on link below to find our London region Training Centre in Borehamwood.
Location map

General information about rail travel can be obtained by phoning 08457 484950.  For further information about bus & underground travel phone 020 7222 1234. Full travel details are included in the course packs sent pre-course. 

Which is the nearest rail station?  
Borehamwood railway station South is within 5 mins walk from Clarendon House.

Which is the nearest airport?  
Luton Airport is only 30 mins trip in the train to Borehamwood. London City Airport, Gatwick or Heathrow are further afield. 

Can you recommend a hotel/bed & breakfast near the Centre?  
We send a course pack to students approximately four weeks prior to the course which includes a list of accommodation addresses. 

 
Yes. A number of courses are run in central London at the British Psychological Society offices and also at The Scots Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.

What is your administration and postal address?  
Centre for Stress Management, Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DH.

What letters can I put after my name when I have attended course(s)?  
Certificate in Stress Management - CertSM.
Advanced Certificate in CBT - AdvCertCBT. 
Diploma in Stress Management - DipSM 

At what stage should I apply for advanced cert/diploma?  
Students are advised to attend at one primary certificate module before applying to enrol on an advanced certificate or diploma programme. See brochure for further details. 

How soon or at what stage can I start practising after attending courses/am I qualified to start practising after I have attended the courses (or a course)?  
This depends upon previous experience and qualifications. 

Who will insure me against cancellation/non-attendance?  
Contact your insurance broker for advice. 

Does the Centre provide counselling/therapy/coaching?  
Yes. Our Centre in Blackheath, London provides this service. However, however please check with Dawn Cope or Peter Ruddell for availability. 

Can the Centre provide articles or suggest reading material?  
See our website for details. We can obtain certain books for students who are already enrolled on a programme at the Centre. 

How do I keep up-to-date with what's going on at The Centre? 
If you want to keep up-to-date with our activities, the Centres of Expertise group now publish a Newsletter.  

I'm keen to work at the Centre. What should I do? 
As an established international centre, we receive emails and letters from people wanting to work at our Centre on a weekly basis. Please note that it is unlikely that we will consider CVs/resumes that are sent to us unless we have approached you first.