CatherineKnibbs

15/07/2025

Oh holy moly Joe is now taking his new approach to food to the kids. This just popped up on the news here in UK- After watching the video from about this issue I am getting more and more concerned for the agendas that specific well intended do gooders are using to make room for their deeply held views, issues and ideas.

Sadly this will make it to the ears of children who will repeat and regurgitate only to be met with household opinions, views and perhaps even arguments, shame and rejection. Food based issues often begin with little ones overhearing what adults say about health and wellbeing.

Of this information is not carefully crafted and underpinned by child development theory and knowledge of ED/DE then this could become a major issue.

And people pushing to ban social media may be don’t see this less than subtle “summer” TV based influencer right in the living room of the child.

Waits to see how this new bad sugar campaign gets apportioned to the internet.

14/07/2025

A bitter sweet book for me in the post today from my sweary PhD supervisor who died last year and who told me “no more f**ing books till the thesis is done and handed in”.

As I say here in mine, I’m glad I ignored you Mark and I know that writing books is something we are both recognised for. Yours landing on the doorstep today has jolted me as the thesis is now heading out to be examined with your input, your supervision reflections and most of all so many hilarious memories of our conversations on the topics that I can’t publicly talk about. I miss you and that sense of humour, cup of tea, a cake and a fag you always seemed to have (or need to get out of the building for 5 mins)

10/07/2025

04/05/2025

Today’s little ticket on a very special day

Iykyk

26/04/2025

Today’s training in Bonnie Scotland
I love being able to speak with therapists about these topics and most of all when it’s organised by companies protecting both the practitioner and client: together.
Co-creation in action 🙌🙌

07/04/2025

I’ve been around the online safety conversation for over a decade. In fact I’ve worked in Tech under IT/Infosec/Persec/Cybersecurity and Data Protection areas for over a quarter of a century so being able to talk about the evolution of technology and human behaviour has been underpinned by this aspect of my work.

I’ve noticed in the last few years and more recently since *that* big TV show that everyone is also now an expert on… that myths, Jonny come lately folk and “gurus” who change their social media status or profession to match the latest trend) are passing out advice about a world they only recently began to explore.

It’s almost akin to a travel agent booking you a holiday for a location they read about in a magazine, knowing nothing about the locals, cuisine or traditions.

Would you really want to use that level of advice for your holiday or talk to someone who knows the country and cities?

Translated this is …where your child is actually going in this cyber land and what the actual chan is happening. Folklore and s**t post memes seem to be how we are now helping the adults “believe” what the online world is. It’s no wonder the sky is falling down.

18/03/2025

Is e-safety missing a child-centred approach? Are we focusing too much on reactive measures instead of understanding why children behave the way they do online?

Too often, professionals working with children, therapists, counsellors, social workers, victim support, emergency care see the symptoms of online harm but not the underlying causes.

We need to shift from E-Safety 2.0 (reactive, symptom management) to E-Safety 3.0 (preventative, child development-focused).

A true child-centred approach means understanding:
✔️ Child development from conception onwards
✔️ Trauma, attachment & cognitive growth
✔️ Social, emotional & cultural factors
✔️ Neuroscience (beyond just ‘dopamine hits’)
✔️ How real-world behaviour translates online

Are we creating good online citizens when we don’t prioritise good citizenship overall? This isn’t just about the digital space—it’s about the world we shape for children everywhere.

What do you think is missing from e-safety? Let’s talk. ⬇️

11/03/2025

Did I mention I’m a keynote speaker? 🎤🤔

👩‍💻 Cyber trauma, Online Harm & Cyberpsychology
💡 Human Behaviour & Ethics
❤️ Trauma-Informed online safety

I’m really rather good at it. (Allegedly.)

And I’d love to talk to you about your upcoming events. (If you have any?)
I'm tooting my horn (who else will?)
Some lovely clients say some lovely things about me… you'll find a few of them on my recent posts.

⚠️ Need a knockout speaker?
🤔 One who unpacks the hidden impact of digital experiences?
💬 And changes how you think about online safety and resilience?
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Let’s build a safer, healthier, and more resilient digital world. 🙌

Because without understanding, technology doesn’t empower.
It harms.

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I’m Catherine Knibbs—author, speaker, researcher, and pioneer in the field of cybertrauma. Human Behaviour Technologist and Ethicist, Online Harm & Cyberpsychology Consultant, Speaker, Educator, Author, and Child & Adult Psychotherapist.

I work at the intersection of technology, trauma, and mental well-being, helping professionals, educators, and parents navigate the challenges of the digital world.

🎤 Book me to speak at your next event.
📚 Follow me for insights on digital well-being and online safety.
💡 Let’s change how we navigate the digital world—together.

06/03/2025

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26/02/2025

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Are you a therapist, counsellor, or professional working with cybertrauma cases?
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-Share experiences, navigate the challenges of working with individuals affected by cybertrauma and online harm.

23/02/2025

Finding a gem in the record stack.

20/02/2025

Young people are seeking their own digital spaces, but at what cost?

We’ve ‘ruined’ social media for them, so they turn to hidden corners of the internet—places where mistakes can have life-changing consequences. From cybertrauma to career-damaging search histories, it’s clear they need guidance, not control.

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