About us

Leading experts in coaching and stress management

The Centres of Expertise form  a group of Centres specialising in different areas in association with the International Academy for Professional Development Ltd. The Centre for Stress Management was established in 1987; The Centre for Coaching was established in 2001 and in 2004 the Stephen Palmer Partnership Ltd was launched. Our other Centres and Faculties include: Centre for Accountancy, Management, Business and Entrepreneurship (CAMBE); Faculty of Coaching Psychology; Faculty of Stress Psychophysiology; Faculty of Cognitive Behavioural & Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy; UK Centre for Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Each organisation focuses on a particular field of work. 

The Stephen Palmer Partnership Ltd is the external consultancy arm of the Centres and provides a range of consultancy and training services. In association with the International Academy and the Centre for Coaching we can provide in-house recognised certificated courses in coaching and performance. These courses can lead up to diploma level at graduate and postgraduate levels depending upon the needs of your organisation and staff. 

In association with the Centre for Stress Management the Stephen Palmer Partnership Ltd provides stress auditing and stress risk assessment service. We can develop and deliver in-house stress management and maximising performance under pressure workshops and seminars from half-day to three days. With the expectation that managers need to have relevant management competencies in stress prevention, our courses can be tailored to their needs and prior experience. In addition, we can provide manager and executive coaching to your key personnel. 

Our group of Centres can provide professional body recognised training in health and safety, health and wellbeing, and cognitive behaviour therapy.

Putting the psychology into business and health