Counselling and Addictions

Study Counselling and Addictions

Gain relevant, lifelong skills to help people in the community. Whether it's helping someone with an addiction, or providing counselling to people experience distress, our practical programmes will give you the right skills.

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Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice

Make a difference with a career in counselling and addictions.

  • Level 7
  • 3 years, full-time (part-time options)

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Inspiring the next generation: Meet Counselling and Addictions tutor Andrew Hopgood

Andrew has always believed the “answer is in education.” For over five years, he’s taught at Whitireia and WelTec, drawing on a decade of experience as an AOD (alcohol and other drug) practitioner. In that time, he focused on running rehabs, developing community programmes, and specialised with hard-to-reach groups.

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