Stephen Booth

CEO, Psychoanalyst

The team is led by CEO Stephen Booth (MA, PGDip, (NHS Tavi) PGCert, BEd, HND) who founded CCATS in 2001. A BACP accredited psychoanalyst, Stephen has more than 20 years’ experience of working in a therapeutic capacity with children, young people and adults.

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During his career he has worked in many different settings including schools, residential children’s homes, semi-secure and secure children’s units and HM Prison Service.

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As a therapist and supervisor, he has worked with a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health problems and was clinical lead for the CCATS’ team responsible for providing tier 3 CAMH services for Blackpool and North Lancashire PCTs. He is particularly experienced in working with looked after children and clients who have experienced childhood abuse.

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At the head of CCATS since its inception, Stephen has driven the organisation’s growth from a grant funded project to a successful limited company providing services for the NHS and Local Authorities nationwide.

In addition to his responsibilities as a director, he is CCATS’ designated child protection officer and continues to carry a small therapeutic and supervisory caseload.