Discover the foundations of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a model that helps us make sense of recurring patterns in relationships and behaviour. Blending cognitive and relational approaches, CAT offers a practical framework for understanding ourselves and supporting change in others.
This two-day introductory course is ideal for mental health professionals and anyone interested in integrative therapeutic models. Through a blend of teaching, discussion and experiential learning, you’ll explore the key ideas, methods and skills of CAT. The tutors will guide you through the model’s historical and theoretical roots, introducing concepts such as Reciprocal Roles — a central CAT idea for mapping relational dynamics.
You’ll have the chance to apply these ideas to your own clinical work with support and feedback from experienced CAT Psychotherapists, helping you leave the training with a clear, practical understanding of the model — and perhaps a growing appetite to study CAT further.
Thursday 3rd to Friday 4th September 2025
09:30 –16:30 each day
Course Fee: £300 (payment online) / £315 (if invoicing requested). If you require an invoice you will need to send a copy of your purchase order via email to alison.marfell@acat.me.uk at the time of booking. Please see ACAT's Event Terms and Conditions
Suitable for:
Clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, nurses, psychiatrists, counsellors, social workers and others working in mental health and social care settings.
Course Trainers:
Dawn Bagwell-Cox and Hayden Stothard are both qualified CAT Psychotherapists, clinical supervisors and trainers. They regularly teach CAT across a range of settings and audiences, sharing their enthusiasm for this integrative and relational approach.
ACAT reserves the right to change programme content and presenters.
Please see ACAT's Event Terms and Conditions
For any queries, please contact alison.marfell@acat.me.uk
