Qualifications, Training & Experience

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their Code of Practice. I am also a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist. Please note: an Accredited BACP member would have undergone a rigorous process of accreditation and is a competent practitioner.

I am a trainee member of the Gestalt Psychotherapy & Training Institute (GPTI) and abide by their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

I initially trained as a Person Centred Counsellor but decided I wanted to further my studies to increase my understanding of wider and more complex mental health issues.  I therefore decided to train as a Gestalt Psychotherapist.  I have completed 8 years additional training in Gestalt Psychotherapy (postgraduate level) leading to a Diploma in Psychotherapy, UKCP registration and GPTI accreditation. I completed CORE training in Gestalt Psychotherapy (2012).

I am registered on the Counselling-Directory - http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/suzie-hackett

Certificate in Counselling
Certificate in Rape Crisis Training
Grad Dip in Counselling - MBACP (Accred)  
Certificate in On-line Counselling
Positive Parenting Programme (Accredited facilitator)
Additional interests and areas of study include trauma and attachment.


I have a particular interest in trauma and abuse and I spent 5 years working for a charity that supported victims of abuse.  In addition I helped victims of domestic violence at the Women's Aid and I have worked within the Substance Misuse Team in Shropshire.

I now work exclusively in private practice.

Registered with Counselling Directory