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 2026
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 would like to say that I have completely enjoyed the course online and I am very pleased with the resources and information that was given. My father is very proud of me completing the course in a short amount of time and I can only give credit to New Skills Academy for giving me the opportunity to complete a qualification that will benefit me in the future. I say this because my preferred job role is a human resources manager or even assistant to start off with. Many thanks for this amazing experience and the importance of this qualification as a whole.
Kaoutar Lenabdeljilil
I rate this course very highly as this is a very in-depth informative online course that increased my knowledge in Marketing and has given me plenty of useful information to apply to my work.
It had a good framework of information followed by a worksheet so that you could test the knowledge that you’ve just learned. It provided a great deal of information broken down into easy to digest sections and was good value for money as well.
I would definitely recommend this course to others and I know that my brother has taken another course using this website also.
Hannah Pugh
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
Great support and I can honestly say that this course helped me so much in order to understand what it takes in order to become a successful recruiter and allowed me to develop in this area.
Excellent, I thought the course was well put together and liked the fact that the modules were short and manageable.
Andreea Roxana Blaga
I was a bit apprehensive about doing this course online but I needn't have worried. I was able to work through the modules at my own pace.
The course material was easy to understand and had some really useful and practical information and advice such as choosing a name for your business and the pitfalls of working from home.
I'm really, really glad I did this course as I am a home baker and it has provided lots of useful knowledge and tips to take my business forward.
The course has definitely given me the confidence to take my hobby to the next level.
Thank you
Monica Richards
This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!
However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.
When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.
Thank you New Skills Academy!
Tom Shires
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 2026
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 would like to say that I have completely enjoyed the course online and I am very pleased with the resources and information that was given. My father is very proud of me completing the course in a short amount of time and I can only give credit to New Skills Academy for giving me the opportunity to complete a qualification that will benefit me in the future. I say this because my preferred job role is a human resources manager or even assistant to start off with. Many thanks for this amazing experience and the importance of this qualification as a whole.
Kaoutar Lenabdeljilil
I rate this course very highly as this is a very in-depth informative online course that increased my knowledge in Marketing and has given me plenty of useful information to apply to my work.
It had a good framework of information followed by a worksheet so that you could test the knowledge that you’ve just learned. It provided a great deal of information broken down into easy to digest sections and was good value for money as well.
I would definitely recommend this course to others and I know that my brother has taken another course using this website also.
Hannah Pugh
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
Great support and I can honestly say that this course helped me so much in order to understand what it takes in order to become a successful recruiter and allowed me to develop in this area.
Excellent, I thought the course was well put together and liked the fact that the modules were short and manageable.
Andreea Roxana Blaga
I was a bit apprehensive about doing this course online but I needn't have worried. I was able to work through the modules at my own pace.
The course material was easy to understand and had some really useful and practical information and advice such as choosing a name for your business and the pitfalls of working from home.
I'm really, really glad I did this course as I am a home baker and it has provided lots of useful knowledge and tips to take my business forward.
The course has definitely given me the confidence to take my hobby to the next level.
Thank you
Monica Richards
This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!
However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.
When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.
Thank you New Skills Academy!
Tom Shires
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