Joining CATS

Join the CATS team

Everything you need to know about working with us, how we structure our practitioner relationships, what we ask of you, and where to find our key documents. Tier 1 is for Ad-Hoc room rentals, Tier 2 and 3 are for Affiliated and Resident Therapists, they share the same sliding scale: Therapy at CATS by CATS therapists is offered within the £40–£60 fee range, in line with our commitment to accessible, community-centred practice. Both tiers operate as self-employed sole traders. More information on Tier 2 and 3 below

Tier 2 - Affiliated Therapist

Best For: Established therapists looking for a values-aligned home for their practice, with community visibility and flexibility to work independently.

You operate your own independent practice within the CATS space, working within our £40–£60 sliding scale fee structure.

  • Full access to CATS rooms, resources, and community

  • Visibility through the CATS platform and directory

  • Secondary client referrals; direct referrals when Tier 3 capacity is full. Tier 3 therapists receive direct referrals first

  • Option to join group supervision at a slightly higher rate

  • Access to online CPD; in-person CPD considered after Tier 3 priority

Tier 3 - Resident Therapist

Best for: Therapists who are newly qualified or new to private practice and want to be fully embedded in the CATS community, benefiting from practical support and opportunities arising from collaborations between CATS and other organisations.

You are part of the CATS team and acquire more support in developing your private practice, delivering therapy within our community and through funded outreach programmes.

  • Full access to CATS rooms, resources, and community

  • Direct client referrals through CATS

  • Included in CATS group supervision

  • Priority access to in-person CPD opportunities

  • Closer integration with CATS funded programmes

Relevant Documents

The following documents outline important things to consider before becoming part of CATS. These include but are not limited to our contract, code of ethics, and clinical handbook. These contracts have evolved in an iterative way, listening to what clients, therapists and circumstances bring forth to our attention. Our hope is to create an environment of co-creation where CATS can reflect what creative therapists and our community needs.