Cognitive analytic therapy for high-risk sexual behaviour. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sacks, Maxine; Jagielska-Hall, Dorota; Jeffery, Sophie
• Is Part Of: Sexual and relationship therapy. Volume 31:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Cognitive therapy -- male -- sexual psychology; Sex therapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.6906
• DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2015.1114600
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1468-1994

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, are a growing problem in the UK. The NICE Guidelines (2007 ) recommend interventions based on behaviour change models to prevent transmission of STIs and HIV. However, these approaches are often not sufficient to help clients make changes. To meet this need, cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) was trialled in a sexual health clinic with clients at high risk of contracting or transmitting STIs. Following the therapy, clients reported that they were more able to understand their risky behaviour and achieve change. This paper describes the work and outlines relevant elements of the CAT model.