About Suki Batth | Cambridge Psychotherapist & Group Analyst

My background

After receiving a degree in Education, I completed a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology and worked as a college lecturer in Further Education for many years, teaching psychology and sociology. To further my clinical experience, I trained as a Group Analyst and individual psychotherapist with the Institute of Group Analysis.

My approach

I believe when people experience ‘emotional distress’ or a lack of ‘well-being’ there are always root causes. Whether it is issues at work or conflict within intimate relationships, marriage or family relationships, they are often due to complicated reasons relating to personality, gender, cultural heritage, sexuality, race as well as childhood experiences/trauma. This can sometimes happen alongside physical issues or illness. These difficulties can be made sense of and eased using a group analytic and psychodynamic framework within therapy.

Who I work with

I work mainly in private practice in South Cambridge with individual men, women and groups. I have a specialist skill in working with men and women who have had the experience of being in a relationship dynamic where there has been conflict in a relationship, including domestic abuse of all levels. This may include an experience of the ‘perpetrator’ or ‘victim’ role, within different relationships such as; parent/child, intimate partners, within marriage, or with family members, or at work with colleagues.

How therapy works

In therapy we explore the relationship between society or culture, and its inter-relationship in shaping an individual’s development. In cases of domestic abuse, we would explore life history, masculinity, misogyny and patriarchy and its effects on men, women and families. I use a group analytic, feminist informed approach. I provide a safe, confidential space for individual work where past experiences can be processed and worked through. I run specialist therapy groups including an online women’s psychotherapy group and an introduction to domestic abuse through the 12 week, ‘Own My Life’ course for women.

Other areas I can help with

I work with many other conditions including depressive and anxiety disorders, relationship and family issues, life transitions, work/life issues, anger, self-esteem, cultural adaption issues and identity.

Training

In addition to this I provide training in Groupwork Skills for NHS Talking Therapies, and various organisations in the UK. These range from one day or two-day trainings, for teams of therapists and staff that run groups for people with a variety of mental health conditions.

Professional membership

I am a registered Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. I am also a registered full Member of the Institute of Group Analysis. I abide by their ethical guidelines and standards for Continuing Professional Development.

About Me