Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Counselling & Art Therapy for Adults in British Columbia

Many people face struggles that leave them feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. You may be carrying the weight of trauma, abuse, or loss, struggling with low self-worth or difficult emotions, or simply feeling stuck.

You're not alone — and reaching out is already a brave step. At The Spiral Path Counselling Art Therapy, I offer a safe, accepting space where you can pause, breathe, and gently reconnect with yourself through personalized trauma-informed counselling and art therapy.

Together, we can embark on a creative, compassionate journey toward clarity, resilience, self-compassion, and authentic healing and growth — right from the comfort of your home virtually across BC or in-person in Kitsilano (Vancouver). Your path to wellbeing begins here.

 

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Meet Sydne Smith

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Art Therapist

 Hi, I'm Sydne (she/her), a counselling art therapist living and working on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ilwətaʔ/Selilwutulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations (Vancouver, BC). I believe every person holds innate wisdom and a natural capacity for healing and growth, which is supported by safe connection, inner alignment, and creative expression. I specialize in supporting adults navigating the effects of complex and relational trauma by creating a safe, accepting space rooted in empathy, authenticity, and compassion.

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My Therapeutic Approach

 My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and collaborative—art and talk therapies are integrated in a flexible and fluid manner that honors your unique needs, values, and pace. The creative process serves as a powerful tool to express what words sometimes cannot, reduce stress, build self-awareness, and process emotions and experiences safely. No artistic skill or experience is required.

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Areas of Practice

I offer personalized, trauma-informed support in:
Healing from Trauma and Complex-PTSD

Healing from Trauma and Complex-PTSD

Gently explore and integrate past experiences and difficult emotions in a safe, compassionate space
Building Self-Awareness and Sense of Self-Worth

Building Self-Awareness and Sense of Self-Worth

Gain insight and reconnect with your inherent value and foster greater self-acceptance
Navigating Loss

Navigating Loss

Gentle, compassionate support to help clients navigate the profound pain of loss—whether through grief, bereavement, or life transitions

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People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, 'Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.' I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.
~ Carl R. Rogers

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Your Journey to Healing Begins Here

Here's what to expect when you begin your journey with me:
Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

Start with a complimentary 20-minute virtual consultation (online via the secure Jane App platform) to share a bit about yourself, your goals, and what brings you here. We'll explore whether we're a good fit—no pressure, just connection.
Intake - Personalized Support

Intake - Personalized Support

If we decide to move forward, we'll complete a thorough intake during the first session to understand your history, needs, and hopes for therapy. This helps tailor our work together.
Regular Sessions

Regular Sessions

Meet for 50-minute or 80-minute sessions, typically weekly or biweekly. Sessions are either in person in Kitsilano (Vancouver) or online, making it easy for you to join from anywhere in BC in a comfortable, private space. We'll integrate talk and art-making as it feels right.
Change and Maintenance

Change and Maintenance

As you progress, we'll celebrate wins, adjust goals, and build skills for long-term wellbeing. Therapy evolves with you—some clients continue for ongoing support, transition to occasional check-ins, or end therapy when the time is right.

Healing is Not a Linear Path

 Healing rarely follows a straight line. It often feels circular, revisiting familiar places, feelings, or patterns. This is why I named my practice The Spiral Path: what may look like going in circles is, in truth, a gentle spiral. Each time you return to an issue, you do so from a slightly different place—maybe a bit more awareness, a touch more self-compassion, a new perspective, or greater inner resources. Sometimes the most important movement is slowing down, turning inward, and reconnecting with yourself before moving forward again.

Your journey will unfold in its own unique rhythm. I will walk alongside you, holding space and providing support as you find your way.

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