Sessegnon, who moved to the Stadium of Light, scored with a penalty in Sunderland's 4-2 win over Wigan in their vital Barclays Premier League clash.
Cattermole told the club`s official website: "People like Stephane who play with flair need games like that sometimes.
"He's got a real spring in his step and I think we'll see him getting even better going forward."
Source: PA