A Personal Reformulation (PR) uses techniques from Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)  to support personal and professional development in a contained and brief framework.  During a PR session prominent relational roles and patterns are identified and explored using CAT’s collaborative mapping approach.  Whilst personal and professional roles are inextricably linked, a focus on work roles with clients, colleagues and peers helps to hold the frame.  A typical PR includes a two hour initial session, plus a further one hour follow up session at a later date.  

At the moment, PR’s are primarily used by trainee therapists and clinical psychologists.  However PR’s could be of benefit to a wide range of professionals such as GP’s, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and others wanting to develop and improve relational awareness.