Catherine Knibbs

Cath is a Clinical Doctoral Researcher, Online Harms and Cybertrauma Consultant, Public Speaker, Author of 6 books (5 to date with Routledge), an Educator and TEDx Speaker. She is a Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist and Supervisor in private practice. She is also a Functional Health Practitioner integrating DNA and body functions testing and Nutrigenomics into her work with clients.

She works with global and national organisations regarding child sexual abuse material and how to prevent cybertrauma burnout in those roles. She works with global organisations consulting on Mental health and Immersive Technologies (MHVR) and the harms that can occur in the new digital spaces (XRSI). She writes about and works with Cybertrauma, which is any trauma that occurs through an internet-ready device or medium.
She also educates therapists and practitioners via her company name Privacy4 about Data protection/privacy/cybersecurity issues in relation to their practice.

She disrupts and advocates for children’s rights, privacy, and online digital explorations. Catherine is also the mental health advisor for Gamers Beat Cancer charity. She uses gaming in therapeutic situations, coaching, trauma psychotherapy and for getting the best from yourself. She has been using biofeedback/tech and gaming for over a decade to elicit post traumatic growth, healing and flow in her clients and self.

Her books include Cybertrauma: the Darker side of the Internet; Children, Technology and Healthy Development, Children and Sexual-Based Online Harms, Cybertrauma and Online Harms, and Data Protection and Cybersecurity for Practitioners and the newest one forms part of the British Psychological Society ‘Ask the expert series’ with Routledge called: How to manage your social media and gaming habits. She also has another book especially for parents coming this summer, for all ages and technology issues you may face.

As a member of SWAY’s Trust Advisory Board, Cath contributes to critical discussions on the app’s ethical direction, ensuring that its AI-driven technology aligns with the highest standards of responsibility and care. Beyond this, she provides expert guidance on all aspects of cyber trauma, from refining the app’s language and resources to shaping its broader objectives and purpose. Her work with SWAY is instrumental in revolutionising how families navigate social media, reducing exposure to harmful content, and fostering a safer online environment.

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