Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma Course (Udemy.com)
Effective Techniques for Counsellors to Expand within the field of Addictions with Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling & Sex
Created by: Dr Karen E Wells/iKEW Education Ltd
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- Understand about the effects of being addicted to Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling & Sex
- Understand the Root of the Problem
- Know The Warning Signs for Addiction
- Understand Support Mechanisms
- Know How To Do Group Counselling for Addictions
- Understand Why Counselling Plays an Important Role in Addiction Treatment
- Understand What Addiction Is
- Develop an Addiction Counselling Centre
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 20% of them
- Reviews1,002#246 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length0.8 hoursshorter than 91% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 81% of them
Course Description
Study In Confidence with Dr Karen E Wells : Bestselling Instructor
Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma Course
Effective Techniques for Counsellors to Expand within the field of Addictions with Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling & Sex
This is a Professional Diploma Course that is fully accredited by CTAA - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (not Udemy)
This in depth Diploma course is aimed at those who are already qualified in Counselling or have experience of it within a professional setting. This course is aimed at those that may wish to specialise in Addiction Therapy or to add it to their existing Counselling skills.
The skills learnt within the course can be aimed at helping people in a 1-2-1 basis or within a group setting. The course comprises of video modules and an in depth training manual and it is recommended that to get the most of the course you study both.
The course is fully accredited by CTAA - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association.
Within this course you will gain knowledge and know how to deal with the following through our easy to learn modules:
Introduction to your Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma course
Your Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma Training Manual PDF
What Is Addiction
Why Counselling Plays an Important Role in Addiction Treatment
Group Counselling
Understanding Support Mechanisms
Understanding
The Warning Signs of Addiction
The Root of the Problem
Bringing It All Together
Final Summary & Accreditation
Bonus Lecture
FAQ
And much more!
The course is fully accredited by CTAA - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (not Udemy)
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
1,002 Reviews
Dr Karen E Wells/iKEW Education Ltd
Bestselling Instructor with over 200,000 Udemy students in over 200 countries worldwide!
Dr Karen E Wells has been working with clients & students since 2000 and has successfully helped thousands of clients overcome their issues in life and students to help their clients.
She has taught face to face trainings in the UK as well as Europe, USA & Australia as well as having students in over 200 countries online around the world. Dr Karen is the No 1 Regression Specialist within her field of expertise & is the pioneer of a new dynamic live training - The Eternal Soul Method™.
All courses are fully accredited by CTAA - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association & International Holistic Therapists & Course Providers and are of a world class standard.
Karen is also an author of 2 best selling books - Past Life Regression; Exploring The Past To Heal The Present & Hypnotherapy; A Simple Solution in a Complex World.
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Reviews
By Levi Larivee on 6/13/2024
The document provided has alot of wonderful information but the videos were a very brief overview of the document, some more in depth than others. I would have appreciated actually being taught the document more and having Karen E Wells go through the document completely in the videos instead of being self-led through the document.
By Colleen Brookes-Gain on 2/15/2024
i found this course helpful as i am a trained practicing trauma counselor since 2002. 2022 i changed from the child protection sector to working in addiction recovery and just last year i was asked to step into the position of facilitator for the therapeutic games segment for those in our addiction recovery programme. I'm just curious why the final test has become obsolete.
By Abel Ntjipela on 6/8/2023
me taking this course first i am an ex addict and i have alot of experience in addiction because i was in it.and this have giving me alot of information on how to help others people that are straggling with addiction and saving a life means more to me
By Rifat Nabi on 3/11/2022
The course fully accredited professional addiction counseling diploma is very comprehensive and easy to understand .The instructors made sure that they are giving the information in a way that won't make me confused .Thank you so much for providing this great course.
By Aurjan Jazmin Singh on 11/22/2020
It was a good engaging course with plenty of reading material and guidlines.
By Predrag Sukovic on 11/15/2020
yes it is above my expectations.I like it, find it very clear and useful.I am TA-practicioner as well,an ex addict myself.
By Lawrence Brown on 11/15/2020
I HAVE BEEN IN COUNSELING FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND YOUR ON-LINE COURSE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR YOUR KNOWLEDE IN EQUIPPING COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS IN PROVIDING THEM AN COMPLETE OVERVIEW HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO STUCK IN A DESTRUCTIVE PATTERN OF LIFE, THANK YOU
PASTOR LAWRENCE BROWN (YOUR STUDENT)
By Robyn Bear on 10/18/2020
Being someone with counselling experience and recently having found a passion to work with addiction, this course has given me insights that were exceptionally helpful to being able to assist with these cases.
By Kimberley Parker on 9/19/2020
I found the content a little limited in honesty was expecting more information. Also , i find the certifcation process confusing. Throughout the video Karen says it isnt necessary to send any details. But when I attempted to get my certificate her team insist I need to send in the final test assessment. Very confusing.
By Sadia Sharmin on 9/15/2020
This course is absolutely helpful for me to understand the clients drug addiction symptoms, their thought pattern ,coping strategies & how the problem developed.
Special thanks to Karen E Wells who made this hard matter easy to me.
Thanks to Udemy team also.
Thanks
Sadia Sharmin
By Jubilant Sky Cada on 9/5/2020
I believe it is a good match, I have a little experience in counselling but not enough to say I'm confident in my abilities. I know that I need to practice and further my training to be at a level where I am comfortable.
By Jennifer Klemm on 8/25/2020
A great overall discussion on addictions, however, it is misleading that it is advertised as Accredited by CTAA because there is no CTAA certificate offered at the end of the course. I have taken many courses on Udemy, and whenever they have been advertised as "Accredited By..." there is always a secondary certificate available for download (usually upon request) once the course has been completed. After completing this course I contacted Dr. Wells to receive my Accredited Certificate and she responded by saying they do not provide a CTAA certificate and that I could contact the CTAA association. Very disappointed as an Accredited Certificate is regarded as a much higher standard than the Udemy certificate in the professional world.
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