Dr Catherine Knibbs (PhD) is a consultant child and adult psychotherapist and a cyberpsychologist who specialises in the effects of online harm. She developed Cybertrauma Theory™, is CEO of the Children and Tech Training Academy, and is based in Wakefield, UK.
Catherine has worked with children at the intersection of technology and harm for over three decades, drawing on a background in technology and cyber-related professions, including gaming. Since 2012 she has taught therapists and other professionals about children’s behaviour online, including viewing porn, and she has written a book on the subject for professionals, published by Routledge. She is the author of seven books in total.
She is also a relationships and sex education (RSE) tutor and a TEDx and professional speaker. You can find her helping parents, adults, and professionals on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
People come to her for information on
- How children and teens come across porn and sexual content online
- Talking to your child about porn without shame
- Online harm, cybertrauma, and safeguarding
- Gaming, social media, and healthy development
- Training for therapists and professionals who work with young people
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