Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT) Therapy
Helping children heal from trauma with care, safety, and proven techniques.
Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT) is a gentle, structured, and evidence-based therapy designed specifically to help children and young people recover from traumatic experiences. Whether your child has experienced a single upsetting event or ongoing complex trauma, CATT provides a safe and effective way to process what has happened.
CATT focuses on helping children make sense of their experiences through age-appropriate storytelling, guided imagery, and cognitive techniques that support emotional regulation. It empowers children to take back control of their story in a safe, contained environment, while also building resilience and coping skills.
This therapy is typically short-term and structured over several sessions, making it a practical and accessible option for families seeking focused trauma treatment. CATT is suitable for children and adolescents (typically ages 4–18) and can be adapted to meet developmental needs.
CATT focuses on helping children make sense of their experiences through age-appropriate storytelling, guided imagery, and cognitive techniques that support emotional regulation. It empowers children to take back control of their story in a safe, contained environment, while also building resilience and coping skills.
This therapy is typically short-term and structured over several sessions, making it a practical and accessible option for families seeking focused trauma treatment. CATT is suitable for children and adolescents (typically ages 4–18) and can be adapted to meet developmental needs.
If your child is struggling with the effects of trauma, CATT may offer the support they need to feel safe, confident, and in control again. Please reach out to learn more or to schedule an initial consultation.
Specifically Designed for Children with Childhood Trauma
CATT is a highly effective, trauma-focused therapy uniquely created from the ground up for children and adolescents.
By incorporating creative arts into emotional expression and communication, CATT offers a safe and accessible way for young people to process traumatic memories.
Tailored to Each Child
Every child is different. That’s why CATT takes a truly child-centred approach to therapy.
Its 12-stage framework is flexible, allowing each stage to be adapted to suit the unique needs of each child, ensuring they get the most from the process.
Evidence-Based and Grounded in Science
For children and adolescents with PTSD or complex trauma, talking about their experiences can feel overwhelming or even impossible.
CATT’s structured 12-stage model begins by building a sense of safety and emotional stability. It then combines creative arts techniques with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), supporting young people in safely processing and resolving traumatic memories.
CATT is a highly effective, trauma-focused therapy uniquely created from the ground up for children and adolescents.
By incorporating creative arts into emotional expression and communication, CATT offers a safe and accessible way for young people to process traumatic memories.
Tailored to Each Child
Every child is different. That’s why CATT takes a truly child-centred approach to therapy.
Its 12-stage framework is flexible, allowing each stage to be adapted to suit the unique needs of each child, ensuring they get the most from the process.
Evidence-Based and Grounded in Science
For children and adolescents with PTSD or complex trauma, talking about their experiences can feel overwhelming or even impossible.
CATT’s structured 12-stage model begins by building a sense of safety and emotional stability. It then combines creative arts techniques with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), supporting young people in safely processing and resolving traumatic memories.
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CATT is delivered by Compassionate Partner Meghan:
Meghan is an experienced and highly qualified therapist with years of experience working with children, young people, and adults. Meghan specialises in working with people who have experienced trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. Meghan believes that empathy, understanding, and a safe space are key to the therapeutic journey. Having a safe environment to express, communicate, and reflect on their experiences, thoughts, and feelings, Meghan offers clients the space to be listened to and understood. |
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Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT) Therapy:
£75 per 50 min session. Meghan's other offered services; EMDR Art Psychotherapy Psycho-education sessions. |
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