Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is a collaborative, time-limited form of psychotherapy that integrates ideas from cognitive and analytic traditions to help people understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Developed by Anthony Ryle, CAT focuses on identifying unhelpful relationship patterns, thoughts, and behaviours that often originate in early life experiences but continue to shape current difficulties. Through tools such as reformulation letters and diagrammatic maps, therapist and client work together to recognise these patterns and develop healthier ways of coping. Typically offered over 16–24 sessions, CAT is effective for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. By increasing self-awareness and promoting practical change, CAT empowers individuals to build more balanced, compassionate, and fulfilling lives.