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Call for Papers ICATA Journal

Issue 6 Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 6th Oct 2023


We are seeking lay members for our Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 20th Jul 2023


Fifth volume of the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Relational Mental Health Journal is now available

The fifth volume of the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Relational Mental Health Journal is now available freely online or in print form: https://www.internationalcat.org/journals All five volumes of this peer reviewed journal are available either as full PDFs or as individual PDFs for each article of each respective journal Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 4th Jul 2023


New book: Gender Affirming Therapy

Gender Affirming Therapy: A Guide to What Transgender and Non-Binary Clients Can Teach Us Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 8th Apr 2023


Talking with a Map - a new book by Steve Potter

Now available to pre-order Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 2nd Aug 2022


ACAT's Credit Card Payment System has been updated

ACAT is now using Stripe to provide online payment services. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 31st Aug 2021


New book - Reflective Practice in Forensic Settings

A new publication edited by ACAT members Jenny Marshall and Jamie Kirkland Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 26th Aug 2021


AGM 2020 - Papers & Voting by Proxy

The booklet containing the agenda, accounts, and reports is available to download from the ACAT website. Voting by Proxy is now open. Read More...

Maria Cross - published 8th Sep 2020


Revised edition of Introducing CAT by Tony Ryle and Ian Kerr published

Revised edition of Introducing CAT by Tony Ryle and Ian Kerr published Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 19th Aug 2020


New book - Therapy with a Map by Steve Potter

Discount code for ACAT members Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 4th Aug 2020


Nominations to the ACAT Board of Trustees

Nominations are now open. Read More...

Maria Cross - published 29th Jul 2020


ACAT AGM 2020

Advance notice of ACAT's Annual General Meeting 2020 Read More...

Maria Cross - published 7th Jul 2020


Bookstall clearance sale - additional discount for ACAT members

Bookstall clearance sale - additional discount for ACAT members Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 23rd Apr 2020


Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy

Re-opened for applications Read More...

Maria Cross - published 17th Feb 2020


Diabetes Psychotherapy CAT Team win Quality in Care Diabetes Award

Mind and Body Healthy Together – Emotional Wellbeing Programmes for People with Diabetes - Adults Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 15th Nov 2019


ALERT! Phishing Attack on ACAT Members

Some Members have reported receiving emails that pretend to come from ACAT, telling them that their password has changed. This is SCAM and should be deleted immediately. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 18th Sep 2019


New blog: 'Dilemmas of Desire: How CAT May Help Chemsex-related Distress'

New blog: 'Dilemmas of Desire: How CAT May Help Chemsex-related Distress' Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 14th Feb 2019


Christmas and New Year

Office closure..... Read More...

Maria Cross - published 18th Dec 2018


ACAT's Public Engagement Survey & London Meeting in January

Please tell us your views on how we explain and share information about Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) online. Read More...

Maria Cross - published 21st Nov 2018


ACAT Website Gets Mobile-Friendly

Last week ACAT's website was updated to use a "responsive" design framework. This means it now works properly on mobile devices and tablets as well as on laptops and desktop computers. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 23rd Oct 2018


CONFER’S “FRAGILE SERVICES” ONLINE CPD MODULE

Fragile Selves: Working with Narcissistic and Borderline States of Mind Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 7th Sep 2018


New publications from ACAT members

As you may have seen in the latest edition of Reformulation there have been two new publications recently by our members which may be of interest: Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 31st Jan 2018


ACAT's Board of Trustees

ACAT elects a third (or more) of its trustees annually at its AGM on a rotational basis and at this year's meeting ACAT members said........ Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 10th Oct 2017


Elections to ACAT's Board of Trustees

Have you thought about standing? Nominations are now sought for several key roles on ACAT's Board of Trustees in addition to trustees without office......... Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 13th Jul 2017


Invitation to participate in research study

Invitation to participate in research study Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 23rd May 2017


The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy by Dr Stella Compton Dickinson and Dr Laurien Hakvoort - press release

Press Release: The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy – first book to offer clear, evidence-based manuals for forensic music therapists treating psychiatric patients and prisoners. Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 10th May 2017


Inaugral Issue of the International Journal of Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Relational Mental Health now available

The inaugural issue of this peer reviewed journal is now available Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 28th Mar 2017


Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP)

Lecture Series 2017 Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 24th Jan 2017


CAT, Past, Present and Future: The Legacy of Tony Ryle (1927-2016)

The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy would like to invite you to join us at a one day conference in memory of Tony Ryle, and to celebrate his great contribution of Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Read More...

Alison Marfell - published 23rd Nov 2016


Dr Tony Ryle 1927 - 2016

Dr Tony Ryle died peacefully on Thursday, 29th September, 2016 surrounded by family members. He was 89. Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 3rd Oct 2016


ACAT Elects Trustees at its 2016 AGM

Click here to catch up on the election of ACAT Trustees at the AGM held on June, 2016......... Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 4th Aug 2016


Practitioner Trainings Commencing Autumn 2016

There are five practitioner trainings accredited by ACAT due to start Autumn 2016 Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 9th May 2016


CAT and Intellectual Disabilities - included in new report from BPS and RCPsych

The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Division of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychological Society have just published a report “Psychological Therapies and People with Intellectual Disabilities”. Read More...

Susan Van Baars - published 6th Apr 2016


New Conference Audio Library for ACAT Members

ACAT Members can now listen to a collection of audio recordings from ACAT's National Conferences from 2009 - 2015. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 1st Mar 2016


Living Confidently with HIV

Living Confidently with HIV is a new self help book for people living with HIV. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 27th Jan 2016


Planned Website Migration Complete

We are pleased to announce that the migration planned for today has now been completed. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 17th Jul 2015


New ACAT phone number

The ACAT phone number has now changed to 01305 263511. Please be aware the old 0844 number will not work after the 12th of August. Read More...

Charlotte Yorke - published 16th Jul 2015


Planned ACAT Website Maintenance - Website Unavailable on Friday 17th July from 12pm BST

We are going to be migrating the ACAT website to a new server at midday BST on Friday 17th July 2015. This will mean the site will be unavailable while the transfer takes place. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 16th Jul 2015


22nd Annual ACAT Conference

Announcement of keynote speakers Read More...

Maria Cross - published 3rd Feb 2015


Christmas and New Year 2014-2015

The ACAT office will be closed for Christmas and New Year holidays from Friday, 18th December until Monday, 5th January, 2015. Normal office hours will resume on Monday 5th January, 2015. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 15th Dec 2014


Psychological Therapist - Band 7 - Norfolk

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, registered, qualified and BACP or ACAT accredited Psychological Therapist. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 21st Jul 2014


Improving the effectiveness of Psychological Therapies for Depression and Anxiety

Event offered by Healthcare Conferences.......... Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 9th Apr 2014


CAT for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Carers

A new book "Cognitive Analytic Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Carers" edited by accredited ACAT members, Julie Lloyd and Phil Clayton, has just been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Further details and order form attached. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 3rd Feb 2014


ACAT Projects and Liaison Officer

ACAT welcomes applications from accredited ACAT members for this exciting opportunity to develop and progress specific ACAT projects and lead liaison both internally and externally. This key appointment within ACAT will report direct to the Chair of ACAT and Board of Trustees and will offer the successful applicant a wide ranging, interesting and varied post. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 24th Jan 2014


UPDATE - Scheduled Website Maintenance for ACAT - Mid February 2014

News Item UPDATED 24.01.2014 We will be migrating the ACAT website to a new hosting provider mid February 2014 - exact date to be confirmed. There will be some outages as a result that will affect the services we can provide during this migration. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 30th Dec 2013


Christmas and New Year

Christmas Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 18th Dec 2013


ACAT Website Design Updates

We have just launched a some updates to the ACAT website to help to make it easier to use, and easier to read. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 18th Nov 2013


2013 Conference Podcasts Online

If you couldn't make the Annual Conference in 2013, or would like to listen again to some of the presentations you can now find them on the website. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 17th Sep 2013


Nomination for Peoples Award for CAT Service in Diabetes - Please Vote!

We have just heard that Jackie Fosbury, CAT Psychotherapist, has been nominated for a "People's Award" for her CAT Service in Diabetes. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 11th Sep 2013


Both CAT Practitioners and CAT Psychotherapists count as Psychological Therapists in the Centre for Workforce Intelligence Review

The Centre for Workforce Intelligence (CfWI) have recently completed a Department of Health commissioned review of adult psychological therapies to improve workforce planning. Please take the time and opportunity to read the report, and to ensure that your managers/commissioners and relevant other contacts know of its existence. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 23rd Apr 2013


ACAT Elects New and Re-Standing Trustees at its AGM 22 March 2013

New and re-standing trustees were elected at the AGM on 22nd March, 2013 and we also said thank you and farewell to two long standing trustees who were standing down. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 28th Mar 2013


Berkshire CAT Supervision Groups - Places Available

There are currently spaces in CAT supervision groups within Berkshire Psychotherapy Service for suitable people seeking NHS CAT clinical placements. The supervision groups are based in Reading and Ascot. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 1st Aug 2012


Celebrate the Launch of the 4th Edition of Liz McCormick Wilde's highly regarded book 'Change for the Better'

We are thrilled to announce that the launch of the 4th Edition of Liz McCormick Wilde's highly regarded book "Change for the Better" will be held prior to ACAT's National Conference Dinner on Friday, 6th July. Book into the conference to share in this celebratory event. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 31st May 2012


Change for the Better - new ebook edition

Change for the Better is now in its fourth edition and is now available in an electronic version from ebooks.com. It can be downloaded from ebooks.com onto Kindle Fire, Kobo, Mac, Android, Sony Reader and Apple. Read More...

Madeleine Jevon - published 15th May 2012


New Features: Special Interest and Regional Groups

New features are now available for the Special Interest and Regional Groups. Make sure you sign up as a group member in order to make the most of the facilities including access to documents relating to your group events and group messaging facilities. Read More...

Madeleine Jevon - published 7th Dec 2011


CAT in Prisons

Judy Faulkner writes: I often recommend CAT for prisoners in parole reports but I have no idea which prisons offer this. The National Offender Management System has a database of more or less everything which is offered in prisons unless it is through the PCT as that is NHS based. If you could let me know who offers CAT in prisons and NHS units too, it would be very helpful for writers of parole reports, the prisoners and the Parole Board. I could also let NOMS know too which can only help spread the word of CAT. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 6th Oct 2011


Tips for Using the New ACAT Website - Part Two

Here's the second of our short guides on how to make the most of the new ACAT website, introducing some of the features that you can now find on ACATonline. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 6th Sep 2011


Tips for Using the New ACAT Website - Part One

Here's the first of our short guides on how to make the most of the new ACAT website, introducing some of the features that you can now find on ACATonline. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 24th Aug 2011


New Website For ACAT

The long-awaited update to ACAT's website has now been delivered. Read about what's new and how it's all changed in the new version of ACATonline. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 18th Aug 2011


ACAT is now a Registered Charity

ACAT is now a Registered Charity Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 17th May 2011


ACAT Office Closed

The ACAT Office is closed until 9th May, 2011 Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 28th Apr 2011


February 2011: Important Update on Statutory Regulation

There has recently been an important update on statutory regulation. The Government's recent Command Paper, "Enabling Excellence". Please click on link for full article Read More...

Mark Westacott - published 21st Feb 2011


Christmas and New Year Hours - ACAT Office

Over the Christmas and New Year holidays the ACAT Administration Office will be closed from end of the day on Friday, 24 December, reopening on Tuesday, 4 January, 2011. ACAT would like to wish all its members a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 22nd Dec 2010


4th International CAT Conference - Call for Contributions

ICATA, the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association, a federation of national associations with member countries currently represented from Australia, Chile, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the 4th International CAT conference to be held in Krakow, Poland from 15th to 17th September 2011 and calls for contributions. Please click on item for further information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 29th Nov 2010


18th Annual ACAT Conference

EARLY BIRD BOOKING RATES for the 18th Annual ACAT Conference - CAT in a Cold Climate end on 31ST DECEMBER 2010 - BOOK NOW Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 9th Nov 2010


From Melancholy to Dark Abyss - One Day Seminar led by Liz Wilde McCormick 11 December 2010 Dublin

From Melancholy to Dark Abyss - Active and contemplative approaches to psychological work with depressed patients A one day seminar for psychotherapists led by CAT Psychotherapist, Elizabeth Wilde McCormick Saturday 11 December 2010 - Dublin Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 5th Oct 2010


ACAT's Training Courses and CPD Events - Ongoing Programme

ACAT runs a continuous programme of training courses and cpd events - please click on this link for further information about our exciting programme of forthcoming courses and events this Summer and into Autumn 2011. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 2nd Sep 2010


Late Applications Invited for the Oxford Practitioner Training

The Oxford CAT Practitioner Course is able to consider late applicants for this September’s intake - please click on this item for further information Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 5th Aug 2010


Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training

The next intake of the two year psychotherapy training course: IRRAPT (Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training) course will begin recruiting in March 2012. Publicity and application forms will become available from November 2011....... Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 3rd Feb 2010


ACAT AGM 2010

The ACAT Annual General Meeting 2010 will be held on Friday, 9 July, 2010 at 17.00 at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. Please click on item for further information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 13th Jan 2010


17th Annual ACAT Conference || 9th and 10th July, 2010

We are delighted to announce that the 17th Annual ACAT conference will be held on Friday 9th July and Saturday 10th July 2010. Book now to be sure of your place. Please click on this item for further information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 3rd Nov 2009


Decisions, Changes and Information from ACAT's Committees - June 2009

Please click on this item to catch up with recent decisions made at ACAT's Committees in June 2009 Read More...

Mark Westacott - published 10th Sep 2009


ACAT's new Assistant Administrator

We are pleased to welcome Frances Free to the ACAT Admin team. Frances will be working two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays and can be contacted by email: frances.free@acat.me.uk or 0844 800 9496 Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 26th Aug 2009


ACAT Administration

The ACAT Administration Office will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays only during September with the exception of 14th and 15th September. Any messages, emails etc will be responded to as quickly as possible. With apologies for any inconvenience. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 26th Aug 2009


Psychological Therapies in the NHS - 26 and 27 November 2009

The third annual conference organised by Healthcare Events at Savoy Place in London includes Keynote Speakers: Andy Burnham, Alastair Campbell, Melvyn Bragg and Jeremy Clarke. Please click on item for further information Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 27th Jul 2009


Job Vacancy - CAT Therapist 8a 22.5 hrs/wk - St Ann's Hospital, North London

Applications are welcomed for this post from experienced Cognitive Analytic Therapists. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multi-model psychotherapy service at the Halliwick, St Ann’s Hospital in North London. We are looking for a psychotherapist with drive, enthusiasm and experience to work with the challenges and rewards of being part of a service working in a culturally diverse environment. The post-holder will be either an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (ACAT) or a registered CAT Psychotherapist (UKCP registered) with supervisory experience (accreditation as a CAT supervisor would be desirable). Read More...

Shirley Akgun - published 23rd Apr 2009


Job Vacancy - Senior Adult Psychotherapist (CAT) - St Thomas' Hospital, London

The Psychotherapy Department at St Thomas’ Hospital has a vacancy for a Senior Adult CAT Psychotherapist 1 session (3.75 hrs) per week - please click on item for further information Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 30th Mar 2009


ACAT 3rd International CAT Conference 2009

Conference programme now available to download from the website. Please note that this will be continuously updated. Read More...

Kim Meldrum - published 17th Mar 2009


Job Vacancy: Adult Psychotherapist (Band 7 or 8a) - Manchester

Applications would be welcomed for this post at Band 8a from experienced psychotherapists. Applicants currently training in psychotherapy and not yet eligible for professional accreditation will be considered at Band 7, with re-grading to Band 8a anticipated on completion of professional training. Funding towards training fees is available during professional training. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 9th Mar 2009


Berkshire (Ascot) 2 Year Practitioner Training - Commencing 22 April 09 - Last remaining places

2nd March, 2009: Applications still being taken for last few remaining places on this two year practitioner training, based in Ascot, due to begin on 22 April 2009. Please see the full detail of this course by clicking on the "CAT Training Courses" link on this page or contact Hannah Rose, Course Administrator hannah.rose@berkshire.nhs.uk or tel 0118 918 0820 (13.30 - 16.30). Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 2nd Mar 2009


Job Vacancy - Chartered Psychologist Band 8c - Humber Mental Health Teaching NHS Trust

A vacancy exists for a Band 8c whole time Chartered Psychologist who has undertaken the advanced training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Please click on item for further information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 19th Feb 2009


New Savoy Declaration

ACAT is now a signatory of the New Savoy Declaration. Please follow the link to find out more. http://www.newsavoypartnership.org Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 5th Feb 2009


CAT Therapist - Band 8a - 5 sessions per week - Oxfordshire and Bucks MH Foundation Trust

Following the secondment of the current CAT therapist to the Learning and Development team for the purposes of running the Oxford CAT Practitioner Course, we are looking for a suitably qualified CAT therapist to replace the clinical CAT sessions. Closing date: 16 February 2009. Please click on item for further information Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 28th Jan 2009


ACAT Annual General Meeting :: Friday, 24 April, 2009

The 2009 Annual General Meeting for the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy will be held on Friday, 24 April, 2009 at 14.00 in Room 1 at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) Building, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 26th Jan 2009


ACAT Administration Office - Closed

The ACAT Administration Office will be closed until Tuesday, 20th January. Any voicemail and email will be responded to at that time. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 14th Jan 2009


ACAT Administration Office - Christmas and New Year Hours

Over the Christmas and New Year holidays the ACAT Administration Office will be closed from end of the day on Friday, 24 December, reopening on Tuesday, 4 January, 2011. ACAT would like to wish all its members a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 16th Dec 2008


Job Vacancy - Clinical Psychologist Band 8b - Argyll and Bute

A pioneering clinical psychologist is sought to work in this area of outstanding scenic beauty, fringed by Loch Lomond and the inner Hebridean Isles. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 4th Dec 2008


Cognitive Analytic Therapist - Band 8a - Oxfordshire and Bucks MH NHS Foundation Trust

Following the secondment of the current CAT therapist to the Learning and Development team for the purposes of running the Oxford CAT Practitioner Course, we are looking for a suitably qualified CAT therapist to replace the clinical CAT sessions. Click on item to see full details. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 30th Oct 2008


Research Study Questionnaire - The Experience and Impact of Complaints made against Psychotherapists working within the NHS

Dr Katherine Barnes, an SpR in Psychiatry working in Manchester, is currently involved in a research project looking at the impact of complaints on psychotherapists and their practice. The project is under the supervision of Dr Frank Margison. If you are interested in participating, please read the Research Subject Information Sheet below and download the Research Study Questionnaire. Read More...

Kim Meldrum - published 28th Oct 2008


ACAT Administration Office - Reduced Services

Due to annual leave, the ACAT Administration Office will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only between Friday 17th October and Tuesday 28 October inclusive. Voicemails and enquiries will be responded to on these days. Read More...

Kim Meldrum - published 19th Oct 2008


Royal College of Psychiatrists' Special Interest Group in Spirituality -"Mindfulness within the structure of Cognitive Analytic Therapy"

Liz McCormick will be speaking at the Mindfulness, Meditation and Mental Health' Workshop at the Society of Chemical Industry, 15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, Friday, 14 November 2008, 10.15am to 5.00pm Read More...

Kim Meldrum - published 15th Oct 2008


New ACAT DVD - now available

The new ACAT DVD: A Seminar with Tony Ryle in Dialogue with Ian Kerr and CAT Scotland is now available for purchase. Please click on this item for further information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 25th Sep 2008


Job Vacancy: Cognitive Analytic Therapist - Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date for applications 19 September 2009 - click on item for further information and link to NHS Jobs Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 17th Sep 2008


Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy 3rd International CAT Conference 2009

ACAT is pleased to host the 3rd International CAT Conference at the University of Bath on 1st to 4th July 2009. We are thrilled to announce our Conference keynote speakers: Michael Holquist, Rupert Sheldrake and Valerie Sinason. Read More...

Kim Meldrum - published 2nd Sep 2008


Manchester Conference Papers Available

Some of the papers from the June Conference in Manchester are now available for download. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 18th Aug 2008


MSc | PGDip | Skills Certificate | Cognitive Analytic Therapy

The ACAT/Sheffield Hallam University MSc, Practitioner Training (PGDipCAT) and Skills Courses began in Autumn 2008. Further courses are now being advertised for 2009. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 21st Jul 2008


Opportunities for CAT Waiting List Work

Opportunities currently exist for CAT Practitioners/Psychotherapists to offer CAT therapy to Oxfordshire patients as part of a project to clear waiting lists. Read More...

Eva Burns-Lundgren - published 10th Jul 2008


Major Updates to ACATonline

We have just completed a major upgrade to the financial systems on the website. This will improve the ACAT's financial administration and offers many new facilities to the administrators and members for keeping track of their financial transactions with ACAT. If you experience any problems with the site then please contact support@acat.me.uk to receive our urgent attention. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 26th Jun 2008


New Research Page on the Website

A new page all about current research projects is now available on the website. You can find a link to it in the left hand margin. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 25th Jun 2008


Job Advert :: CAT Co-Trainer and Principal CAT Therapist (8b)

The Oxford CAT Practitioner Course, based in Psychological Serivces at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford, is seeking an enthusiastic, ACAT accredited therapist and supervisor to support the Consultant CAT Psychotherapist for one day per week in co-ordinating and running the course and to undertake some very limited clinical work. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 24th Jun 2008


Job Vacancy: Principal Psychotherapist - Cognitive Analytic Therapy

This is a new, part time post within a secondary care psychotherapy service in South West Kent - candidates will need to be accredited CAT supervisors - closing date 23rd June, 2008 - please click on link for full information. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 12th May 2008


ACAT Administration Office - Closed

The ACAT Administration Office will be closed from Thursday, 24th April until Tuesday, 6th May. Email and Voicemail will be responded to as soon as possible after 6th May. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 24th Apr 2008


Forthcoming DVD: Tony Ryle in Dialogue with Ian Kerr and CAT Scotland

On 21 December 2007, Tony Ryle visited Scotland for an informal conference on CAT and to offer encouragement to the development and accreditation of a Practitioner Training Course in Edinburgh. He agreed for this meeting to be filmed and for subsequent distribution to both training courses and individuals. The DVD is currently being edited and will be available to order from the ACAT office in the near future. The cost of the DVD will be affected by the numbers ordered - if you are interested please register your interest as soon as possible through Susan Van Baars at the ACAT Office - please see item for full information Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 12th Feb 2008


Changes to the Reference Library

We are currently making major changes to the ACAT reference library in accordance with the ACAT's CLA Copyright Licence requirements. Over the coming weeks many of the existing articles will be updated with PDFs of the original articles. Read the rest of this article for more information. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 14th Jan 2008


Book Launch: Elizabeth Wilde McCormick's "Change for the Better"

The third edition of Elizabeth Wilde McCormick's "Change for the Better" was launched by Sage at the ACAT Annual Conference on 25 January, 2008. Its popularity meant supplies of the book brought to the Conference rapidly sold out! If you haven't yet bought your copy and would like to do so, it is available at 20% discount until 25 February, 2008 through Sage Publishing - see item for full details Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 21st Dec 2007


The Fifth International Conference on the Dialogical Self - 26th to 29th August, 2008

This is the fifth international conference on the dialogical self organised by Cambridge University. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 5th Dec 2007


ACAT Annual General Meeting :: Saturday, 26 January, 2008

The ACAT AGM will be held on Saturday, 26 January, 2008 at 11.30 am at the University of East London [during the 2008 Annual Conference]. This will be followed by a Presentation of Certificates at 12.30 pm. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 30th Oct 2007


ACAT Annual Conference 2008

The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy :: Annual Conference and AGM :: The Relational Present | Skills in Dialogue Friday 25th January, 2008 – Saturday 26th January, 2008 London – University of East London Learning about and experiencing new ideas from CAT and other relational therapies to promote dialogue and acquire new skills. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 29th Oct 2007


UPCA - Hindrance or Help? The role of technology and new media in psychotherapy and counselling

Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association - Conference - 24 November, 2007 - Bournemouth Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 16th Aug 2007


Job Vacancy - Cognitive Analytic Therapist

Psychotherapy Department, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot, Berkshire Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 7th Aug 2007


Job Vacancy: CAT Supervisor

The Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Service is seeking a full-time Cognitive Analytic Accredited Practitioner/Psychotherapist and Supervisor - Job Reference: 184-JULY.05.07 Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published 17th Jul 2007


Introducing the New-Look ACATonline

Take a moment to read our introduction to the new site, and some of the things you will - and won't - find here. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 17th Jun 2007


ACAT Annual Conference Evaluations

The compiled results of the evaluations for this year's conference are now available to download. Read More...

Jon Sloper - published 11th Apr 2007


ACAT's new PO Box Address

ACAT has set up a new PO Box Address :- ACAT PO Box 6793 Dorchester DT1 9DL United Kingdom This must be used for all posted correspondence to ACAT. The old St Thomas' Hospital Address must not be used any more. Read More...

ACAT Administrator - published


CAT Forensic Special Interest Group

The most recent CAT Forensic Special Interest Group was hosted at Ashworth Hospital, High Secure Services, Merseyside on 5th November 2010. Below is a brief description of the two presentations provided on the day by Dr. Kerry Manson and Dr. Tanya Petersen. Read More...

Susan Mitzman - published


CAT/DBT Psychotherapist post, Manchester

8a Psychotherapy post, Gaskell House, Manchester Read More...

Mark Evans - published


Did you complete the CAT North Practitioner Training?

If you trained with ACAT North at any point since 1995 please complete this brief survey. We want to know what our graduates are doing now. Click on the title above here to go to the survey as a downloadable word document. We will report on our findings through Reformulation and at our June 13th conference in Manchester which is a celebration of the past ten years of annual practitioner training with ACAT North. If you know of people with whom you trained who are no longer associated with ACAT please send the survery to them. Dawn Bennett and Steve Potter on behalf of the ACAT North Group of Trainers Read More...

Steve Potter - published


Innovations in the Application CAT: Celebrating 10+ years of CAT North Practitioner Training : Friday, 13 June, 2008 : Conference in Manchester

This conference celebrates the range of applications of CAT by graduates of ACAT North in the past fifteen years. Psychological therapies have changed greatly in this time and we hope the conference will be an opportunity for us to take stock of the varied contributions of CAT: its limits, strengths and possibilities. The venue offers an excellent, self contained and convivial venue and the cost of the day includes teas and coffees and buffet lunch. It is three miles south of the city centre. The conference is likely to book up quickly as there are only 100 spaces. Please click on this news item link for a link to the events page for full information and booking details. Read More...

Steve Potter - published


Job Advert for CAT Therapist in London

New Post for a CAT therapist, working in the field of eating disorders in an NHS service in Central and Northwest London. Read More...

Claire Tanner - published


Job Vacancies in Somerset :: 4 Part-Time and 1 Full Time CAT Therapist

In Somerset we are looking for 4 part-time CAT therapists to see our patients with complex and challenging needs, and 1 full-time CAT therapist and potential supervisor; you will need to be ready to train (having seen 20 CAT cases); we will offer you supervision training and an interesting varied role within the CAT and Personality Disorder services in our Trust. Read More...

Liz Fawkes - published


MCAT- Midlands CAT Meetings

MCAT Meetings Dates If you live in the Midlands and you are interested in CAT, come and join us! Read More...

Inigo Tolosa - published


National Audit of Psychological Therapies for Anxiety and Depression

The National Audit of Psychological Therapies for Anxiety and Depression begins in May 2010. Follow the link http://tinyurl.com/yg9pgeb to get further details. Read More...

Madeleine Jevon - published


SESSIONAL INPUT URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR BPD TRIAL

SESSIONAL INPUT URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR BPD TRIAL An RCT is being run on two sites (London and Sheffield) comparing CBT, CAT and CMHT care for BPD clients. A CAT therapist is required to provide 24 session treatments for clients randomised to CAT in Hammersmith. Read More...

Stephen Kellett - published


Therapy room

Therapy room available Read More...

Gabriele Stabler - published


Using CAT in services for people with learning disabilities

If you would like to share your experiences and hear what others are doing in using CAT in learning disability services, there is a special interest group which meets quarterely. Members of the group can also exchange emails. The next meeting is advertised under the Events Section on this site. Read More...

Julie Lloyd - published


Using CAT with Individuals who engage in offending behaviour

A call to colleagues who use CAT in Forensic settings, to discuss their use of CAT in their practice. Read More...

Karen Shannon - published


'In the client's chair' - A client's view of CAT in Therapy Today

Click on this heading to be able to access 'Therapy Today' to read an ongoing contribution written by a client on her experiences of having CAT. Read More...

Madeleine Jevon - published


Petition to NHS England - The Case for Funding Training in the NHS 2021 Alert!
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CAT Supervisor Training: ACAT: Supervisor Training Module 6 What is a Healthy Supervisor
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CAT Introductory Event: On-demand Introductory Course to Cognitive Analytic Therapy - offered by Learn with CATO

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