Cognitive Analytic Therapy : CAT
The process of a CAT therapy is to help us look at patterns of relating and the effect these patterns are having on our relationships, our work and the way we are with ourselves. Many of our automatic responses to other people stem from patterns of relationships in early life.
Together with your therapist, you will gradually develop an understanding of the ways in which you have learned to cope with what has happened in your life, which will involve talking about and exploring your earlier life experiences.
Often, people who have been through constant criticism, neglect or trauma feel bad about themselves and this can affect self-confidence. The ‘active’ part of CAT helps you to take part in the process of change in your own way.
The changes needed may be small, such as not falling into the trap of avoiding things, or they may be larger, such as finding new ways of relating to other people.
You can find out more about CAT on the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) website.
