Professional Addiction Counselling Certificate

Professional Addiction Counselling Certificate Course

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 counselling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery.

An addiction counsellor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.

Addiction counselling 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 counselling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counselling
  • 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 counselling.
  • 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
  • Counselling 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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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 importance and benefits of group counselling
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Addiction Counselling Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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.

A great programme, and allowed me to interact in my own time, reflect on my learning and get to practice. I like the fact that there is an exam to verify and check learning. The platform is easy to navigate around and is engaging both left hemisphere and right hemisphere of the brain.

The parts about motivation and retention rates is interesting and will be helpful in my own personal career. It’s good to see that learning and development, including different training methods are included. The programme is great springboard for people wanting to go into human resources as a career option.

Marie Tolman

This course was super fun and so easy to follow.

I loved the convenience of learning everywhere, I could use my phone or tablet and do the course in the car, breaks while at work or in the privacy of my living room. The videos were wonderful and the worksheets helped so much as well... I'm more confident in myself now :)

Tara Ireland

A fantastic start for a new SENCo or a nice refresher for one who has been around for a while, worth every penny and has helped immensely!

Leanne McMahon

I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

Esther Lawrence

Wow, a really helpful course, and a great way to get a portfolio of 'faces' that will enhance my repertoire. The course was so useful in highlighting important things to think about and also give a background into the history of facial art. I enjoyed the chapters and the ability to download or re -visit the chapters any time is a great bonus. Personally, for me, I wanted to have a recognizable and quantifiable certification that I can let potential customers see, and check, so they can feel confident I am a qualified and responsible face painter. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about furthering their interest in face painting.

Felicity Sayers

Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

I couldn't ask for anything better.

I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

Eva Stenson

Duration:
3.5 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$190.00

Professional Addiction Counselling Certificate Course

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 counselling can play a crucial role in the treatment process and help people get onto the road to recovery.

An addiction counsellor works together with the client to create an individualised plan of treatment that includes relapse prevention and aftercare strategies.

Addiction counselling 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 counselling can provide unbiased support and how to differentiate between individual and group addiction counselling
  • 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 counselling.
  • 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
  • Counselling 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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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 importance and benefits of group counselling
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Addiction Counselling Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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.

A great programme, and allowed me to interact in my own time, reflect on my learning and get to practice. I like the fact that there is an exam to verify and check learning. The platform is easy to navigate around and is engaging both left hemisphere and right hemisphere of the brain.

The parts about motivation and retention rates is interesting and will be helpful in my own personal career. It’s good to see that learning and development, including different training methods are included. The programme is great springboard for people wanting to go into human resources as a career option.

Marie Tolman

This course was super fun and so easy to follow.

I loved the convenience of learning everywhere, I could use my phone or tablet and do the course in the car, breaks while at work or in the privacy of my living room. The videos were wonderful and the worksheets helped so much as well... I'm more confident in myself now :)

Tara Ireland

A fantastic start for a new SENCo or a nice refresher for one who has been around for a while, worth every penny and has helped immensely!

Leanne McMahon

I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

Esther Lawrence

Wow, a really helpful course, and a great way to get a portfolio of 'faces' that will enhance my repertoire. The course was so useful in highlighting important things to think about and also give a background into the history of facial art. I enjoyed the chapters and the ability to download or re -visit the chapters any time is a great bonus. Personally, for me, I wanted to have a recognizable and quantifiable certification that I can let potential customers see, and check, so they can feel confident I am a qualified and responsible face painter. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about furthering their interest in face painting.

Felicity Sayers

Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

I couldn't ask for anything better.

I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

Eva Stenson

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