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Addiction Counselling Level 3

Study Method
Online
Institution
Association of Learning
Recognition
NIOQ
Start Date
Enrol anytime
Course Fees
£390
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Course overview

Addiction affects thousands of people and comes in all shapes and sizes. Yet despite this obvious growing need for help, there is sadly a national shortage of therapists capable of helping people to overcome their addictive behaviours.

Fortunately, our Addiction Counselling Level 3 course, can lend you the tools, the knowledge and the insight so you can successfully lend your support to those dealing with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping as well as numerous other addictions, so they can receive the professional help they need.

Become a self-employed counsellor on completion of this course, as you will be able to gain insurance and open your own business!

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Job outcomes

  • Counsellor
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What you'll learn

Our Addiction Counselling Level 3 course delves deep into the basics of counselling before providing you with the tools to understand the physiology, psychology and predispositions of addiction.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to evolve your skillsets so you can easily establish a trusting relationship with addicts and create a plan of action that is in their best interests.

This course is designed to complement your existing practical work by supplying you with the theoretical knowledge to expand on your current skills and broaden your specialisms within counselling.

For those with no prior experience, you can discover what it takes to assist those in need and develop credible plans that will enable them to overcome their addictions.

During this course, you will:

  • Learn how to combat workplace challenges and assess addictions on a patient by patient basis (by developing your knowledge, understanding and skills).
  • Expand your level of counselling specialisms and approaches, so you can assist numerous types of addictions.
  • Be able to raise counselling standards and reduce the shortage of counsellors.

More importantly, you can lend support to those in need so they can learn to recognise and overcome addictive tendencies.

Recognition

Accredited by NIOQ
Accredited by NIOQ

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class

Duration study load

All students are provided with 12 months to complete their course, however, you are able to complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge or experience is required, making this course a fantastic asset to those looking to take their first steps into counselling or who solely want to specialise in addiction.

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Course features

  • Money-back guarantee: 14 days money-back guarantee*
  • Flexible, simple learning: Study at your own pace in your own space without pressure
  • Personal expert support: Full 1-2-1 tutor support on all courses every step of the way
  • Price matched courses: We price match guarantee (plus 5% extra off on top)
  • Dedicated support: We are open 9 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week to help our learners
  • Ofqual framework: Our courses follow the Ofqual government framework for learning
  • 0% finance: Get 0% finance on many of our courses
  • Business Start-Up Course worth £95 included

Assessment

Our online course takes approximately 100 hours to complete and is assessed solely through a series of written assignments that will be marked by your personal tutor upon submission.

These assignments are designed to test your course knowledge and their application within various counselling scenarios, whilst also demonstrating your competency. No external marking or examinations are required.

Our course can also be started at any time, enabling you to combine your existing work commitments with your studies.

Who's it for?

Whether you are an existing counsellor looking to broaden your specialisms or are simply interested in exploring a role within this field; our online course can help you to broaden your skillset and make a massive difference in the lives of those with addiction.

Every element of our course is designed to teach you about the different types and causes of addiction, as well as provide you with the knowledge to offer appropriate therapy and support.

This means, by the end of this 6 unit course you can feel confident in your ability to aid those with addiction as you’ll have a thorough understanding of counselling and its key principles, and will be able to adapt your counselling to suit the addiction each individual is dealing with.

Support

Upon enrolling on this course you will receive a comprehensive study guide, a course manual and your assignments. You will also receive your very own personal tutor and access to our student support team who will provide you will endless hours of support via mail and email.

Never do you have to struggle or feel isolated in your studies, as our team are equipped to handle all types of queries and concerns, and will continue to support you throughout the 12-month duration of your studies.

How long will my certificate take to arrive?

Unlike other providers, Association of Learning uses a fast track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).

Subjects

Core Units
Unit 1
Introduction to Counselling

Covers core skills and competencies of counselling; the aims and objectives of counselling; key theoretical principles, and the scope of counselling.

Unit 2
Approaches and Models of Helping

Establishing and maintaining counselling relationships; the importance of relationship boundaries in addiction counselling; ethical principles and how to apply them.

Unit 3
Post Traumatic Stress Counselling

Theoretical principles of each approach; specialist skills required, and key similarities and differences between approaches.

Unit 4
Understanding Addiction

The physiology, psychology and predisposition of addiction, and the processes of relapse.

Unit 5
Types of Addiction

Substance and alcohol addiction; common features of addiction; adapting approaches to different types of addiction, and the challenges of each addiction (including impact on social, family etc.).

Unit 6
Client and Support Issues in Addiction Counselling

Challenges of co-occurring diagnoses; how stereotyping and labelling affects counselling processes; challenges of denial and ambivalence; social and family support systems, and how they affect recovery.

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Payment options

Course fees – £390

  • Option to pay over 12 months
  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from VAT, tutoring to certification
  • No government funding available for this course
  • Finance is provided directly via Association of Learning. To meet the criteria you must be able to answer yes to the following:
    • Your billing address is based in the UK
    • You have a UK-based bank account
    • Bill payer must be 18 or above
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About Association of Learning

Association of learning offer quality courses which are compliant with current regulations and updated on a regular basis. Our team have a combined knowledge of 25 years in the learning sector, leading the way with progression.

Our systems are built around the latest e-learning technology to provide the best learning experience. If we can't beat our competition, we'll provide your learning free of charge on like for like courses.

Our Mission

“To modernise learning, making it affordable and achievable to all. Increasing quality, connecting people and working hard to make sure our learners complete”

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Job outcomes

  • Counsellor
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Recognition

Accredited by NIOQ

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class

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