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Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy
1st October 2025 to 30th July 2027
Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Applications are invited for the next intake of the Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, starting in October 2025
This course is open to any applicant who has completed or is about to complete their Practitioner Training in CAT (on case 7/8 and written work near completion at time of interview) who wish to continue with their professional development and seek accreditation as a UKCP CAT Psychotherapist.
The course is designed to be accessible to CAT Practitioners around the country and from further afield. It is structured around six five-day residential blocks, once a term for two taught years, in addition to more local seminar groups and tutorials. The residential blocks take place in the comfortable, peaceful location of Holland House, near Evesham, Worcestershire, in a beautiful 16th century retreat.
Course Director: Hilary Beard
Co-Directors of Residentials: Jason Hepple and Hilary Beard
Course Administrator: Niki Larsen-Johnson
Further information
Please see below the downloads for the course leaflet, guidance notes for the application process and the application form.
Further enquiries
For enquiries about the application process or to receive an application pack in the post please contact Niki Larsen-Johnson, Course Administrator
Email: niki.larsen-johnson@acat.org.uk
Telephone: 07564 920824
Address: STH, PO Box 140, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 9DJ
For detailed enquiries about the course content please contact Hilary Beard, Course Director
Email: hilary.beard@slam.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0203 228 9404
Address: Lambeth SCPT, 151 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EL
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