Reformulating Power. A CAT approach to inequality and polarisation
What are the forces in society and constructs in the individual that are leading to increased inequality and increased polarisation? The role of CAT in healing fragmented communities and individuals.
Booking closes 27th May 2026 (13th May for cheque payments).
If you require an invoice please only book once you have your purchase order - book online (using the relevant invoice booking option) and email your purchase order to Ali Marfell at alison.marfell@acat.org.uk within one working day. Your booking is not confirmed until Ali has received a copy of your purchase order.
If you are paying yourself online, please do so online.
Subject to confirmation of final programme
Brendan Stone
Professor of Social Engagement and the Humanities
‘Narrative and its limits’
Sharon Prince
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Synergi Leeds Partnership
'Tackling Racial Inequality in Leeds Mental Health Services –‘dismantling the master’s house with new tools’'
Peter Taylor and Sam Hartley
‘Reformulating self-harm relationally: clinical practice and research evidence’
Professor Stephen Kellett
Research presentation 'Inpatient brief CAT: acceptability, safety, effectiveness and impact on readmission'
Philip Stokoe
'Power (entitlement), polarisation and leadership in organisations'
Anne Aiyegbusi
'Past and Present : An Artificial Divide?'
Margaret Gani
CAT Practitioner
'Instinctive Valuation and Othering: Introducing the Gani Check and Cross Theory – a framework for understanding relational choices'
Adrian Whittington
National Clinical Lead for Psychological Professions at NHS England
Jo Varela
CAT Practitioner
Kate Portman, Ranil Tan & Glenys Parry
Further details regarding speakers can be found here: https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/speakers
Submission for workshops are invited, to be submitted by 27th March 2026 - please use the pro forma below.
https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/workshops
The Conference Clinical Organisers; Sarah Cluley, Ranil Tan and Rajinder Dhanjal are in the process of confirming the final programme. The most up to date version can be found here:
Bookmark, our regular bookstall provider, will be providing a bookstall on Sunday and Monday, times to be confirmed.
For information regarding the venue please click here:
https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/venue
As well as the clinical conference programme, the 'whole event' rate includes refreshments, dinner and B&B on Sunday, refreshments, lunch, Wine Reception & Gala Dinner with entertainment and B&B on Monday and refreshments Tuesday morning. Accommodation is on campus in ensuite single rooms.
The 'whole event non-residential' rate includes refreshments each day and lunch Monday in addition to the clinical programme.
If you have any queries please email Ali Marfell, ACAT Conference Administrator at alison.marfell@acat.org.uk
For information regarding bursaries please click here:
https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/bursaries
