In today’s digital and high-stimulus world, gambling disorders and internet addictions are rapidly increasing across all age groups. From online gaming and sports betting to compulsive social media use and digital dependency, individuals are increasingly vulnerable to harmful patterns that affect mental health, finances, relationships, productivity, and overall well-being.
The Diploma in Gambling & Internet Addiction Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling (CICN) equips professionals to understand, assess, and treat behavioral addictions with evidence-based tools. This program blends psychology, neuroscience, behavioral change models, and practical therapeutic interventions to empower counselors to support clients toward recovery, balance, and healthy digital habits.

Why Choose this course?

• Behavioral addictions are among the fastest-growing mental health concerns globally.
• Online gambling, sports betting, and excessive screen time are affecting teens, adults, and families worldwide.
• Few counselors are trained specifically in digital and gambling addiction interventions.
• This diploma offers practical skills, diagnostic understanding, and therapeutic tools needed to work in clinical and community settings.
• CICN prepares you with a global perspective, suitable for clients across cultures and digital ecosystems.