Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
CAT originated in the NHS and is a time-limited
integrated model of therapy addressing a range of emotional symptoms
and relational problems.
This therapy model uses cognitive tools and understanding as well as
written and diagrammatic descriptions to support the therapy experience
of working on one’s problems in a relationship with a psychotherapist.
In particular, in CAT, the psychotherapist will work with you to identify
the dominant behavioural patterns developed in response to past
experiences and reflect on how they might be affecting your current
life.
The therapy task will then be to describe these patterns and work together
to challenge the limitations imposed on present and future happiness.
Group Cognitive Analytic Therapy
(CAT)
This
model combines two psychotherapy models: Cognitive Analytic Therapy
(CAT) and Group Analysis. CAT
understandings as well as written and diagrammatic descriptions
are used to support and enhance the therapeutic process of the
group.
Group Cognitive
Analytic Therapy provides an opportunity to meet with a group
on a weekly basis with an experienced group conductor. In
this format we work together on the difficulties that bring you
to group therapy by reflecting on them in the group space.
Using
the group experience, unsuccessful patterns of relating
to others are recognised and understood and new ones explored.
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Telephone: 0207 224 1783
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy in this model is time-limited
in so far as members make their decisions as to the length of stay
in the group in collaboration with the group. The group itself itself
is ongoing with a slowly changing membership. This model of psychotherapy
is of use to those facing personal and psychological difficulties
as well as those who want to develop their understanding of themselves
and others.
The rationale for psychotherapy in a group is that people are much influenced by their experiences in the family, social and community groups in which they
have matured. Group psychotherapy recognises that problems that originate in a group can often best be treated in the same format. Thus providing a forum for group members to understand how past experiences can affect their current behaviour and, individually and together with fellow group members, find a more successful way forward.
The
Marylebone Counselling and Psychotherapy clinic
W1
Location
Phone: 0207 224 1783
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