I can't speak for the course you've done, but from what you say it is distance learning whereas we offer substantial face to face training which is essential if you want to become a therapist! The price reflects this - you can't get "essentially the same syllabus" if you're not actually attending any classes, being supervised, etc. In my opinion, practising without a classroom based course is not enough. I wouldn't go to a doctor who'd done all her training by distance learning. The courses are now also accredited by the Royal College of Nursing.
As for waiting 5 months for a brochure- this is odd. All brochure requests are logged, sent out the same day, and followed up. If you hadn't received one and had called us, we'd have sent one special delivery.
And the interview is important!! We need to know you're safe to see clients.
Regards
Chris Forester
Prinicpal
Chrysalis