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CAT Level 1: Foundation Programme
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is an integrative psychotherapy model developed in the UK to meet mental health needs within time-pressured public systems. It has since evolved into a versatile, culturally responsive approach applicable across diagnoses and diverse settings.
The Level 1: Skills and Foundations Programme trains participants to offer CAT-informed therapy and use the CAT framework to understand positions and procedures in the therapeutic relationship.
A joint programme by The PARC (Psychotherapy Advanced Resource Centre, Bangalore) and the Indian Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
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Programme Details
- Duration: 1 year
- Total programme hours: 70 hours
- Supervised casework: Up to 12 months (4 cases under accredited CAT supervisors)
- Minimum attendance: 80%
- Commences: September 2026
Fees
| Early bird (before 1 June) | Full fee (before 15 July) | |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Scholars | ₹55,250 | ₹66,000 |
| Professional | ₹68,300 | ₹77,000 |
Fees exclusive of GST
Facilitated by
Dr Sivakami Suresh Prabalkumari
Psychiatrist and accredited CAT practitioner
Ann Treesa Rafi
Counsellor and CAT practitioner
Supervised by CAT Accredited Supervisors
Dr Alison Jenaway
Consultant Psychiatrist, CAT Psychotherapist, UK
Dr Louise McCutcheon
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Practitioner, Australia
Gabriele Stabler
CAT Practitioner, Spain
Programme Overview
Experiential and didactic learning (60 hours):
- 10 teaching days (4 in person and 6 online)
- 10 hours of online seminar groups (paper discussion)
- 48 hours of supervision (with accredited CAT supervisors)
- 1 case study
- 1 essay or clinical presentation
- Personal reformulation (minimum 4 sessions)
Supervised casework: 4 cases under supervision with accredited CAT supervisor – 2 cases of 8 sessions and 2 cases of 16 sessions.
Learning Outcomes
- A grounded understanding of CAT theory
- Working knowledge of CAT’s theory of the Self
- Skill in collaborative reformulation
- Competence in using CAT tools to facilitate change
- Confidence working within a time-limited model
- Reflective awareness of relational patterns within therapy
Eligibility
- Training in a core (mental) health profession: Masters in Psychology, Social Work (Mental Health), Nursing (Mental Health/Psychiatry) or MD/Diploma in Psychiatry
- Must have completed at least 250 hours of client work
- Currently has access to clients
Developed with guidance from the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association (ICATA). Externally moderated by the ICATA. Accredited by the Indian Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
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