
Level 5 diploma in working with sex addiction; Individuals and couples
Course approved by ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sex Addiction and Compulsivity) students can join as a student member throughout the course and will then be eligible for qualified membership following completion. This membership comes with benefits such as free CPD events, access to the annual conference, a quarterly journal and your details on the counsellor directory.
Level 5 Diploma accredited by CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)
COST: £1,950 (inclusive of vat, accreditation fees, assessment fees & 1 years student membership to ATSAC worth £85) this can be paid in instalments which consists of a deposit of £50 on application. We offer a 6 month instalment plan of £324 per module.
This course is run online via zoom and is separated into 6 modules with students able to begin their work with clients after module 3. It is a requirement of this course that you complete 20 clinically supervised hours of client work.
You must attend 5 modules to obtain your diploma, if you do miss any dates we will record any of the learning for that day and make this available to you ahead of your following module.
This accredited course provides training for professionals to work with individuals and couples for whom sex addiction (sexual compulsivity) is an issue.
Students will be given a comprehensive understanding of the various treatment options for working with sex addiction involving non-offending behaviour. A variety of teaching methods will be used, including teaching input, experiential work, role play and use of video.
On completion of the course, trainees will be able to:
• Define sex addiction and understand its presentation and aetiology.
• Make an informed sex addiction assessment and decisions about suitability for therapy.
• Work ethically with sex addicts and be aware of legal issues and disclosure
• Develop treatment strategies that include addressing underlying causes and relapse prevention
• Provide support for partners and work with couples on restoring their couple relationship.
As well as completion of each module, trainees will complete a 2,500 word essay on a topic of their choice, relating to sex addiction. Students will also need to show evidence of their supervised clinical work with sex addicted clients.
In brief the modules cover:
What is Sex Addiction?
Definitions from a variety of sources,
Assessment tools
Motivational Interviewing
Ethics
Cyberculture and sex
Understanding Sex Addiction
Attachment injuries
Traumatic experiences
Social and Environmental Influences
Neuroscientific evidence
Recovery Principles and Treatment Programmes
Cycle of Addiction
Testing Motivation
Working with Shame Reduction
Impact on Partner and Couples
Collusions and Co-dependency
Boundaries
Support strategies
Treatment Programmes
Changing Lifestyles
Work-Life Balance
Partner involvement
Role of EMDR.
Maintenance
Cognitive Restructuring
CBT
Mindfulness
Couple work
Partner support.
ACCREDITATION – CPCAB Level 5
APPROVED BY ATSAC
72 HOURS OF CPD
Entry Requirements
Course requirement are one of the following:
· Diploma Level in Counselling or therapy
· Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy
· Other qualifications will be considered subject to a satisfactory interview. Please click here to contact our Course Director to discuss.
In addition Course members need to have undertaken 20 clinical hours with clients
To apply please complete the below application form. You will also need to pay a £50 deposit for your place on the course. The final balance can be paid as a lump sum or in instalments.
All courses are subject to a minimum number of delegates.
Pay your deposit and complete the application form by clicking the picture below
2025 next course dates
Module 1 -March 7th and 8th
Module 2 - April 4th and 5th
Module 3 - May 2nd and 3rd
Module 4 - June 13th and 14th
Module 5 - July 4th and 5th
Module 6 - September 12th and 13th