Professional Addiction Counseling Certification
Why you should study with us
Professional Addiction Counseling
Anyone who suffers from alcohol or substance addiction knows how devastating the disorder can be. In the absence of help, addiction can destroy people's lives and hold them back from good health and happiness.
Addiction not only affects the person but also their family and loved ones. Addiction counseling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery. An addiction counselor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.
Addiction counseling can help people with a wide range of addictions in addition to drug and alcohol abuse.
What You Will Learn
- The main types of addictions and how every person is vulnerable to addiction
- How counseling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counseling
- How to create the right setting and follow the best procedures for group sessions
- How to assess, understand and interpret your client's requirements
- How to recognise warning signs including physical, mental and behavioural symptoms that could indicate addiction problems
- How to ask the right questions to gather useful information that can help you help the client
Benefits of the Course
- You can reap several benefits by completing the course on professional addiction counseling.
- You can equip your clients with the right skills and tools that can prevent relapse and help them cope with cravings
- You can help your client attain a full understanding of the problem and help them become aware of available support systems
- Counseling can help clients come to terms with the fact that they have an addiction problem
- You enjoy a rewarding career where you get the opportunity to help many people heal and recover
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What the course offers
- The different types of addiction
- That anyone can become addicted, some people are more at risk than others, and what those risks are
- How to introduce support mechanisms
- How to look at addiction from a client’s perspective
- Some of the pressures that can create a need to use substance(s) as a support.
- Some types and methods of therapy
- The impact of past trauma
- Why counselling is so important
- The usual setting and format for group counselling sessions
- The basic procedure for group counselling sessions
- That support mechanisms outside of therapy are essential but can bring both negative and positive effects
- Why family and friends also need to understand the therapy process and what they can do to help themselves and the individual suffering addiction
- The value of good communication within a family unit
- How to recognise ‘the hidden life
- The importance of trust and understanding between a client and the therapist
- How to achieve that trust and understanding
- About negative feeling and self-esteem
- Your personal values as a therapist
- How to recognise the warning signs of addiction
- Common signs of substance abuse and substance withdrawal
- It is not uncommon for an addict to suffer a relapse
- That most root problems stem from an emotional need that is not being met
- How to establish which emotional needs are being blocked
- How to investigate and reveal the root cause of an addict’s problem
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Professional Addiction Counseling Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 3.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I am over the moon with my experience in completing my first online course with New Skills Academy. I found the whole process quick and efficient and the site very easy to navigate. I found it helpful to complete short tests at the end of each module as I feel this help to review the information I have read and confirm that I understood it and could retain the information as well. I found the course to be very well written and the information provided to be interesting and relevant to the course and the final test to be efficient in recapping everything I had learnt throughout the course. I completely the course quite quickly as was able to study using my iPhone as the course was iOS compatible which I found to be the best way of accessing the course, information and tests. I'm thrilled that I passed my first course and can't wait to get started on the next one. Thank you for such a positive and rewarding experience.
Lisa Simmons
A great course to introduce and explain the roles and responsibilities of the PA and Administrator, or as a refresher to those wishing to return to the workplace.
The modules are jargon free and clearly laid out with exercises to complete at your own pace. There are useful notes and lists that help to make time management easier in the busy work environment.
I am impressed that the modules can be downloaded, saved or printed for future reference - many other courses do not offer this.
I have almost completed my Admin & PA Diploma and it has given me the confidence to apply for my first admin job in some years.
Meryl McMorran
I found the CRM course to be very informative & user friendly. The knowledge I've gained, after completing five detailed modules & a short exam, has given me a much better understanding of CRM and this personal development will help me to implement new processes in the workplace. The entire course is available on demand, before and after completion, meaning you can go over every module until you're confident enough to take the exam. For anybody looking to gain information on what Customer Relationship Management is, and how it can improve your business, I cannot not recommend this course highly enough.
Joe Shawyer
Thank you for the amazing opportunity to be a nail technician! The course is very interesting, helpful and detailed. I have enjoyed every module and very very soon I'll have a certificate! Highly recommend!
Justina Pavliukoviciene
Having worked in schools for years and having a recently diagnosed son this course has opened my eyes to the world of Autism. The course is both informative, easy to work through and enables the learner to gain full understanding about all aspects of Autism.
Through completing this course I have gained employment supporting a child with Autism and I have been able to implement many strategies to assist both my pupil and also my own son.
I would highly recommend this course if you would like to gain a richer understanding of Autism and would like to study online and at your own pace.
Jo Price
Amanda Groom
Professional Addiction Counseling
Anyone who suffers from alcohol or substance addiction knows how devastating the disorder can be. In the absence of help, addiction can destroy people's lives and hold them back from good health and happiness.
Addiction not only affects the person but also their family and loved ones. Addiction counseling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery. An addiction counselor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.
Addiction counseling can help people with a wide range of addictions in addition to drug and alcohol abuse.
What You Will Learn
- The main types of addictions and how every person is vulnerable to addiction
- How counseling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counseling
- How to create the right setting and follow the best procedures for group sessions
- How to assess, understand and interpret your client's requirements
- How to recognise warning signs including physical, mental and behavioural symptoms that could indicate addiction problems
- How to ask the right questions to gather useful information that can help you help the client
Benefits of the Course
- You can reap several benefits by completing the course on professional addiction counseling.
- You can equip your clients with the right skills and tools that can prevent relapse and help them cope with cravings
- You can help your client attain a full understanding of the problem and help them become aware of available support systems
- Counseling can help clients come to terms with the fact that they have an addiction problem
- You enjoy a rewarding career where you get the opportunity to help many people heal and recover
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What the course offers
- The different types of addiction
- That anyone can become addicted, some people are more at risk than others, and what those risks are
- How to introduce support mechanisms
- How to look at addiction from a client’s perspective
- Some of the pressures that can create a need to use substance(s) as a support.
- Some types and methods of therapy
- The impact of past trauma
- Why counselling is so important
- The usual setting and format for group counselling sessions
- The basic procedure for group counselling sessions
- That support mechanisms outside of therapy are essential but can bring both negative and positive effects
- Why family and friends also need to understand the therapy process and what they can do to help themselves and the individual suffering addiction
- The value of good communication within a family unit
- How to recognise ‘the hidden life
- The importance of trust and understanding between a client and the therapist
- How to achieve that trust and understanding
- About negative feeling and self-esteem
- Your personal values as a therapist
- How to recognise the warning signs of addiction
- Common signs of substance abuse and substance withdrawal
- It is not uncommon for an addict to suffer a relapse
- That most root problems stem from an emotional need that is not being met
- How to establish which emotional needs are being blocked
- How to investigate and reveal the root cause of an addict’s problem
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Professional Addiction Counseling Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 3.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I am over the moon with my experience in completing my first online course with New Skills Academy. I found the whole process quick and efficient and the site very easy to navigate. I found it helpful to complete short tests at the end of each module as I feel this help to review the information I have read and confirm that I understood it and could retain the information as well. I found the course to be very well written and the information provided to be interesting and relevant to the course and the final test to be efficient in recapping everything I had learnt throughout the course. I completely the course quite quickly as was able to study using my iPhone as the course was iOS compatible which I found to be the best way of accessing the course, information and tests. I'm thrilled that I passed my first course and can't wait to get started on the next one. Thank you for such a positive and rewarding experience.
Lisa Simmons
A great course to introduce and explain the roles and responsibilities of the PA and Administrator, or as a refresher to those wishing to return to the workplace.
The modules are jargon free and clearly laid out with exercises to complete at your own pace. There are useful notes and lists that help to make time management easier in the busy work environment.
I am impressed that the modules can be downloaded, saved or printed for future reference - many other courses do not offer this.
I have almost completed my Admin & PA Diploma and it has given me the confidence to apply for my first admin job in some years.
Meryl McMorran
I found the CRM course to be very informative & user friendly. The knowledge I've gained, after completing five detailed modules & a short exam, has given me a much better understanding of CRM and this personal development will help me to implement new processes in the workplace. The entire course is available on demand, before and after completion, meaning you can go over every module until you're confident enough to take the exam. For anybody looking to gain information on what Customer Relationship Management is, and how it can improve your business, I cannot not recommend this course highly enough.
Joe Shawyer
Thank you for the amazing opportunity to be a nail technician! The course is very interesting, helpful and detailed. I have enjoyed every module and very very soon I'll have a certificate! Highly recommend!
Justina Pavliukoviciene
Having worked in schools for years and having a recently diagnosed son this course has opened my eyes to the world of Autism. The course is both informative, easy to work through and enables the learner to gain full understanding about all aspects of Autism.
Through completing this course I have gained employment supporting a child with Autism and I have been able to implement many strategies to assist both my pupil and also my own son.
I would highly recommend this course if you would like to gain a richer understanding of Autism and would like to study online and at your own pace.
Jo Price
Amanda Groom
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