Qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1987, Suzanne has held a variety of clinical posts in acute, day therapy and community settings.

In 1986 she went into private practise to continue clinical work outsourced by the NHS, work with the voluntary sector and establish a training practise.

In 2002 Suzanne was introduced to Jeffrey Breslaw to co-facilitate their first Family Supportive Education course. This has grown and they now run 11-week evening courses and four one-day weekday courses regularly in Barnet.

In January 2008 Suzanne was awarded the Star Wards Project Manager post for Barnet (Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust) and has been intensively working with the 2 acute wards and 1 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).