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Addiction Counselling Level 3

Addiction touches almost every area of counselling practice. This self-paced online course builds a solid grounding in how addiction develops, how it affects clients and the people around them, and how counsellors can support recovery — starting from the core skills every counsellor relies on.

What you’ll learn

  • What counselling is (and isn’t), and the core skills behind a strong therapeutic relationship — active listening, open and closed questions, paraphrasing, summarising and appropriate challenge.
  • The main therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, person-centred and integrative models, and the “skilled helper” model.
  • Post-traumatic stress: its causes, symptoms in adults and children, and how it can interact with addiction.
  • The psychology and physiology of addiction, the cycle of addiction, and the stages of relapse — with practical strategies to help prevent it.
  • Substance and behavioural addictions, how they are recognised, and their wider impact on families and communities.
  • Working with co-occurring conditions, denial and ambivalence, stigma, and the role of social and family support.

Who it’s for

The course suits people starting out in counselling or training to become counsellors, support workers and volunteers who work with people affected by addiction, and practising counsellors who want to broaden their knowledge as part of their continuing professional development.

What you’ll study

  1. Introduction To Counselling
  2. Approaches And Models Of Helping
  3. Post Traumatic Stress Counselling
  4. Understanding Addiction
  5. Types Of Addiction
  6. Client And Support Issues In Addiction Counselling

How it works

Online, at your own paceStudy whenever suits you, on any device.
6 unitsEach unit ends with a short multiple-choice test (pass mark 75%) that unlocks the next.
Retake as often as you needNo time limits, unlimited attempts.
Certificate of completionIssued on passing the final unit, with a verification link employers and clients can check.

Included with ABCAP membership

This course, and every course in our library, is free for current ABCAP members.

Members: start the courseJoin as a Student member

Student membership is £4.99 a month and includes all courses. Already a member but new to ABCAP Learn? Choose “Set up your login” on the sign-in page.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?
The course is self-paced, so it’s up to you. Most learners work through one unit at a time, around their other commitments.

What happens if I don’t pass a unit test?
You can retake it as many times as you need — there are no time limits. Passing each unit’s test unlocks the next unit.

How do I get my certificate?
When you pass the final unit, your certificate of completion is issued automatically. You can download it from your course page at any time, and it includes a verification link and QR code.

Is it really free?
Yes — all courses are included with ABCAP membership. If you’re not a member yet, Student membership starts at £4.99 a month.