Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) is a national association of members for the development of Cognitive Analytic Therapy in the UK. We have a membership of around 1000 individual members.

ACAT is a registered charity, number 1141793, and a member of theInternational Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ICATA). Additionally, ACAT is member of the Humanistic and Integrative College (HIPC) of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Our aims

• To educate health professionals and to promote proper standards and good practice in cognitive analytic therapy.
• To increase awareness and understanding of cognitive analytic therapy amongst health professionals, service providers and the public.

CAT Explained

Get to know more about Cognitive Analytic Therapy and how it works.

• What is Cognitive Analytic Therapy?
• Applications of CAT
• Personal stories
• CAT Explained

Training in CAT

For those looking to practice CAT we offer a selection of accredited courses.

• CAT Skills Case Management
• Foundation Level
• Practitioner Level
• Psychotherapist Level

Membership

Our members are part of a valued community of professionals.

• Join ACAT
• Membership Benefits
• Check the Register
• Find a CAT Therapist
• Find a CAT Supervisor