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Hello! 

I'm so pleased you found me here. Are you looking for support and wondering what it would be like to work with art in therapy? Let's talk!

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What I Offer

Individual Art Therapy

In-person sessions are held at my East Vancouver studio. It's a creative space where we can sit on the sofa to talk, or get messy with art making.

Relationship Art Therapy

I love working with folks who are investing in their relationships - including romantic partnerships, intimates, friends and family.

Online Art Therapy

For art therapy online, we will work together to make sure you have the supplies and space you need for a creative session.

Art Therapy Groups

Working in groups can be a connective and accessible way to explore hard things. In particular, I work with grief, parenting, identity and transitions in a group setting.

Areas of interest

There are a few themes that I specialize in supporting folks with. I believe in our fundamental human ability to learn and grow and I love working with anyone who is ready to explore this for themselves.

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Parenting Queer and Trans Kids

I work with folks of all genders and sexualities. I particularly enjoy helping parents of queer and trans kids navigate unfamiliar terrain in support of their precious children.

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Sex work

It is my privilege to work with those in the adult sex industry through Pineapple Support and independent referral. My goal is always to reduce stigma and contribute to better mental health for all.

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Harm reduction

I take a harm reduction approach to addictions and trauma, however they show up in our lives. I am able to hold space for personal exploration without expectation of overall sobriety.  

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"Surya is very understanding and capable of creating a trauma-informed safe space. I had never tried art therapy before and am very grateful to have tried it first with Surya. Our sessions were very helpful and encouraged me to move through life with a deeper understanding and connection to myself."
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Canadian Art Therapy Association

I am a member in good standing with CATA, the voice of art therapy in Canada.

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Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada

I am a Registered Theraputic Counsellor (RTC) with ACCT.

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Pineapple Support

I am an approved therapist with Pineapple Support Services, a free/subsidized service for all persons working in the online adult industry.

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Collective Healing/ Expressive Wellness

I am an Associate with Collective Healing/ Expressive Wellness, a counselling practice that supports the healing, growth, and liberation of equity-deserving folks.

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Megaphone

I am a writing facilitator for Megaphone at Onsite, a medically supported withdrawal management program.

Associations and Affiliations

Get in Touch

2643 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC.

goldenthreadstory@gmail.com

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"The heart understands swirl,
how the churning of opposite feelings
weaves through us like an insistent breeze
leads us wordlessly deeper into ourselves,
blesses us with paradox
so we might walk more openly
into this world so rife with devastation
this world so ripe with joy."

Rosemary Wahtola Trommer

"For when people ask"

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