Cath Perry

Specialist CBT therapist & embodied yoga and movement teacher

Light of Mind practitioner Cath brings a unique dazzle of movement, warmth and energy to the team. Her approach to wellbeing aligns with the values of Light of Mind as she shifts her focus between the mind, body, heart and soul. She has a passion for creativity and embodied movement and its power to help humans shift their energy state. She skillfully uses an embodied cognitive behavioural approach to understanding the self. If you are experiencing any nerves or fears about embarking on a therapy programme, Cath will put you at ease with her kindness and compassion. Cath graduated from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Kings College London as a Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT).

Cath is:

• Registered with the British Association of Psychotherapists (BABCP)
• Specialist CBT therapist for individuals with eating difficulties, and feeding differences
• MANTRA therapist
• Peer Support Pathway Lead at The Maudsley Eating Disorder Service
• PEACE Pathway practitioner (PEACE - a Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience)
• Accredited by the National Autism Trainer programme
• Provider of Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision & Consultancy
• Yoga and embodied movement teacher specialising in body image healing

Cath came to share her unique way of working with the Light of Mind team in 2022. She shines far and wide, spending some of her week as a therapist in the prestigious South London and Maudsley Eating Disorder Service.

Cath believes in the power of using lived experience to support people’s healing journeys and became the Peer Support Pathway Lead at the Maudsley Eating disorders service in 2023 after founding and developing the first ever lived experience pathway at the service and she now supports other services introducing peer support.

Cath is neurodivergent herself and has significant experience supporting people, adapting therapy and supervising and guiding teams in their provision of neuro-affirming and neuro-inclusive therapy for people who are neurodivergent. In her NHS role, she is involved with ongoing research and development of the PEACE Pathway which was developed to support people with autism.

Cath has also recently co-created and co-facilitated the first ever ARFID workshop at South London and Maudsley Adult Eating Disorders Service: ‘Understanding ARFID & Making Changes’ workshop.

Cath led the development of a Lived Experience Recovery animation as part of her role as Peer Support Pathway Lead, with the aim to promote hope & comfort & motivation for those struggling with eating disorders -  Even the Smallest of Steps

She and Mary met in the NHS when they were both working on a joint creative project for the NHS Eating Disorder FREED pathway. They instantly fell in love with each other’s creativity and passion for finding ways to work with people and think outside, next to, underneath and anywhere but inside ‘the ‘box’! Mary and she have spent many hours sharing poetry, quotes and ideas on how to help people find their sense of wellbeing within. Mary invited Cath to join her at Light of Mind not least because Cathy oozes compassion, humanity, warmth, creativity and a deep intuitive understanding about how to help people find their healing. You only have to be in her presence for a few moments to feel at ease, hopeful and excited about what is possible for and within you.

Cath has an unwavering belief in people’s capacity to change and will work alongside you to help you find your own unique pathway to healing.

Cath lives in London and can often be found offering healing movement workshops at various UK festivals!