Addiction Counselling Level 3

Course code: ABC001

This course is suitable for beginners who are considering a career in counselling.

Gain a solid foundation of knowledge in the different types and causes of addiction.
Understand the theory behind different counselling approaches and skills.
Learn more about the support systems available to your clients and their families to help them cope.
This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists).

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There is a national shortage of qualified therapists able to help people overcome problems associated with addiction. Thousands of people suffer from addictive behaviour and many seek professional help to overcome it.

If you are already working as a counsellor, this is an excellent opportunity to specialise in the area of addiction and addictive behaviour. However, the course may also appeal to novices who are considering a career in counselling.

At the end of this course, students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 100 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Unit 1

Counselling skills and approaches (part 1)

Core skills and competencies of counselling
Aims and objectives of counselling
Key theoretical principles that underpin counselling
Scope of counselling

Unit 2

Counselling skills and approaches (part 2)

How to establish and maintain the counselling relationship
Importance of relationship boundaries in addiction counselling
Ethical principles and how they apply to counselling contexts
Concepts and processes of transference and countertransference

Unit 3

Counselling skills and approaches (part 3)

Theoretical principles for each approach
Clients each approach is suitable for
Specialist skills required for each approach
Key similarities and differences between each approach

Unit 4

Understanding addiction

The physiology of addiction
The psychology of addiction
Predisposition to addiction
Processes of relapse linked to physiological and psychological changes

Unit 5

Types of addiction

Substance and alcohol addiction
Common features of addiction
How counsellors need to adapt their approach for each type of addiction
Challenges of each addiction with regard to social, family and wide-ranging impacts

Unit 6

Client and support issues in addiction counselling

Explain the challenges of co-occurring diagnoses
How stereotyping and labelling affects the counselling process
Challenges of denial and ambivalence
Social and family support systems and how these impact recovery

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

No previous knowledge or skills are required to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• Dedicated personal tutor support
• Dedicated student support
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE XO Student Discounts card
• FREE CV critique service
• FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
• *Comprehensive study guide
• *Open Study College pen and highlighter
• *Student study planner
• *Student notebook
• *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.