Welcome to ACAT
Welcome to the website for the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT), a registered charity. We welcome members of the public, health professionals, ACAT accredited professionals, and anyone interested in finding out more about CAT. We hope the following pages will inform and inspire and, for those new to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, encourage further interest and, perhaps, even training in CAT.
The website offers an introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, a collaborative programme for looking at the way a person thinks, feels and acts, and the events and relationships that underlie these experiences - often from childhood or earlier in life.
Covid
Should it be necessary for ACAT to cancel future events due to Covid, we will notify delegates as soon as we are able within our normal working hours, and the event fee will be refunded. ACAT cannot offer refunds for other expenses incurred, such as travel.
Please contact local group organisers in respect of non-ACAT events.
Please speak to your Course Director in respect of training.
We have been accepting paperless accreditation submissions since the June 2020 Exam Board.
Quick Links
About CAT – an introduction
- Is CAT right for me?
- How does CAT work?
- Clients' personal stories
- Finding a private CAT therapist
- What is the difference between CAT and CBT?
More about CAT - for professionals
- CAT with different patient groups
- Indirect working - using CAT in case management
- Special interest and regional groups
- Books and papers
- Job vacancies
About ACAT – the organisation
- Register FREE as a user of the site
- How can I join ACAT?
- Who's who? Contact ACAT
- Reformulation – the journal of the Association - access to past copies
- Media information
- Policies and official documents, including ACAT's Privacy Policy
- International CAT
Training in CAT - overview
- How to get started
- Introduction to CAT and bespoke courses
- CAT Skills
- Practitioner training and MSc in CAT
- Psychotherapy Training
- Supervision Training
Research - projects and evidence
- Current Research
- Research Awaiting Publication
- Recently Published Research
- Research Archives
- Key References to Research in CAT
- Support for CAT Research
- CAT Research and Communication Committee
ACAT events and CPD
Articles in the Current Issue of Reformulation :: Summer 2020 [Issue 54]
A dialogue: in response to moving on from face to face to online therapy
Cal Nield, 2020. A dialogue: in response to moving on from face to face to online therapy. Reformulation, Summer, p.15.
COVID Reformulation Postcards Katie Redman
Katie Redman, 2020. COVID Reformulation Postcards Katie Redman. Reformulation, Summer, p.10.
COVID Reformulation Postcards Laura Turner
Laura Turner, 2020. COVID Reformulation Postcards Laura Turner. Reformulation, Summer, p.11.
Eight Session Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service – description of a model and method
Stephen White and Jason Hepple, 2020. Eight Session Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service – description of a model and method. Reformulation, Summer, pp.16-20.
From face to face to online: thoughts on the experience of a rapid change of practice
Rosemary Parkinson, 2020. From face to face to online: thoughts on the experience of a rapid change of practice. Reformulation, Summer, pp.12-14.
From Relational Mapping to Being Relational
Steve Potter, Marie-Anne Bernardy-Arbuz, Claire Regan, Nick Barnes, 2020. From Relational Mapping to Being Relational. Reformulation, Summer, pp.23-26.
Italian chronicles of the Covid-19 pandemic Lived reflections on our unequal world and our precariousness in the face of Anthony Ryle’s egalitarian values.
Cristina Fiorani, Sara Guidotti, Marisa Poggioli, Piero Verani, 2020. Italian chronicles of the Covid-19 pandemic Lived reflections on our unequal world and our precariousness in the face of Anthony Ryle’s egalitarian values.. Reformulation, Summer, pp.5-9.
Letter from the Editors
Rob Lam and Nick Barnes, 2020. Letter from the Editors. Reformulation, Summer, pp.3-4.
Naming the Reciprocal Roles of Britain’s Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
Lorraine Welch, 2020. Naming the Reciprocal Roles of Britain’s Black and Minority Ethnic Communities. Reformulation, Summer, pp.40-43.
Obituary for William David “Bill” Bell Thoughts on his passing Jurai Darongkamas for MCAT
Jurai Darongkamas, 2020. Obituary for William David “Bill” Bell Thoughts on his passing Jurai Darongkamas for MCAT. Reformulation, Summer, pp.49-50.
Reaching In – The Value of CAT Skills Training in Non-Statutory Community Services
Dr Karen Shannon, 2020. Reaching In – The Value of CAT Skills Training in Non-Statutory Community Services. Reformulation, Summer, p.26.
The Therapist's Chair
Elizabeth Wilde McCormick, 2020. The Therapist's Chair. Reformulation, Summer, pp.44-48.
Therapeutic Creativity and the Therapist’s Zone of Proximal Development
Carol Gregory, 2020. Therapeutic Creativity and the Therapist’s Zone of Proximal Development. Reformulation, Summer, pp.54-57.
Tyler's Story. Cognitive Analytic Informed Therapy within a Secure Care Setting
Dr Kim Liddiard, 2020. Tyler's Story. Cognitive Analytic Informed Therapy within a Secure Care Setting. Reformulation, Summer, pp.31-34.
Val Crowley by her friends in the CAT Midlands Psychotherapists Group Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist
Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist, 2020. Val Crowley by her friends in the CAT Midlands Psychotherapists Group Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist. Reformulation, Summer, p.53.
Val Crowley Three reflections from the CAT learning disability special interest group Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy
Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy, 2020. Val Crowley Three reflections from the CAT learning disability special interest group Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy. Reformulation, Summer, pp.51-52.
Violence against women – a role for CAT
Steph McManniman, 2020. Violence against women – a role for CAT. Reformulation, Summer, pp.27-30.
What’s in a name? The power of power, narrative, and naming things that are so numerous we no longer see them
Louise Kenward, 2020. What’s in a name? The power of power, narrative, and naming things that are so numerous we no longer see them. Reformulation, Summer, pp.35-37.
CPD Event: Cognitive Analytic Consultancy (CAC) Mapping the Dynamics of Care - offered by Catalyse
CPD Event: Mapping transference: the key to analytic CAT - offered by Map and Talk
CAT Introductory Event: ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT - Online
CPD Event: Journal club - North East and Yorkshire CAT Community of Practice
CPD Event: Freeing our versatile voices in therapy using Cognitive Analytic Therapy - offered by Map and Talk
CAT Introductory Event: On-demand Introductory Course to Cognitive Analytic Therapy - offered by Learn with CATO
CAT Vacancies
Click to view VacanciesNews from ACAT
CAT Factsheets
Our Next 22 Events
16th September 2024
Journal club - North East and Yorkshire CAT Community of Practice
1st October 2024
South London CAT Practitioner Training 2024-26
1st October 2024
Catalyse CAT Practitioner Training 2024-26
3rd October 2024
Two Day Introduction to CAT - offered by Norfolk & Suffolk NHS FT
5th October 2024
How to run a successful private practice Module One - Offered by Become Psychology
15th November 2024
Mapping transference: the key to analytic CAT - offered by CAT South West
15th November 2024
Online supervision with Cal Nield - offered by Sussex Partnership NHS FT
15th November 2024
Online supervision with Cal Nield - offered by Sussex Partnership NHS FT
19th November 2024
ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT - Online
28th November 2024
CPD event reflecting on the work of Louise Yorke
13th January 2025
Newcastle CAT Practitioner Training 2025-27
3rd March 2025
NHSE (South West) CAT Practitioner Training 2025 to 2027
31st March 2025
ACAT: Trainers and Supervisors Meeting
31st March 2025
ACAT: Trainers and Supervisors Meeting
2nd April 2025
ACAT: Relational Skills in CAT Supervision Residential
2nd April 2025
ACAT: Relational Skills in CAT Supervision Residential
8th May 2025
Restoring Regenerating and Rewilding residential - offered by the WildCAT SIG
QuickLinks :: Members
QuickLinks :: Official
QuickLinks :: Practice
How does CAT work?
Key References about CAT
Regional Groups and SIGs
International CAT
Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy Ltd
Company Registered In England 06063084
Registered Charity No 1141793
This site is designed and maintained by Alacrify
Help
This site has recently been updated to be Mobile Friendly. We are working through the pages to check everything is working properly. If you spot a problem please email support@acat.me.uk and we'll look into it. Thank you.