Is Cognitive Analytic Therapy Helpful for Depression and Low Mood?

If you’ve been struggling with insomnia, tearfulness, irritability and think you have low mood or depression, you may be wondering what kind of therapy can help you.

What is CAT?

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is a type of talking therapy that can be an effective treatment for various difficulties, including low mood or depression. CAT is often offered for 16 or 24 sessions, and can teach you the skills you need to improve your mood. It focuses on how past experiences can affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour in the present. CAT can help you recognise and change the way that you relate to others and to yourself. You can also develop better coping skills for dealing with stress and difficult situations.

Relationship with your therapist

One benefit of CAT is the safe and supportive environment fostered for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. In therapy, you can work through your issues at your own pace and receive guidance and support from your therapist. The relationship with your therapist can also help you to understand patterns of relationships with other people.

Self Awareness

CAT also fosters long lasting change by helping you develop better self-awareness. By exploring your thoughts and feelings in therapy, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. This can help you make better decisions in life and develop healthier habits.

Reducing symptoms

CAT can also help reduce symptoms of depression such as sadness, hopelessness, lack of motivation, fatigue, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, and sleeping problems.

CAT can help

Overall, Cognitive Analytic Therapy is a valuable tool for anyone who is struggling with depression, low mood, or other mental health issues. If you’re interested in learning more about how CAT can help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.