Sometimes the most important things don’t have words yet. Art therapy offers a different language - one made of colour, image, and form - for the parts of you that are ready to be heard.
Art Therapy
A therapy that speaks in images
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process — drawing, painting, collage, clay, and more — as a pathway to self-expression and healing. It is grounded in the understanding that not everything can be, or needs to be, put into words.
For people who have experienced trauma, feel emotionally stuck, or find traditional talk therapy difficult, art therapy can open doors that words alone cannot.
At Soulshine Sanctuary, art therapy sessions are led by Coco Huang, RTC, CATA — a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association who brings deep compassion and creative skill to every session.
Ready to explore a different kind of healiing?
Book a free 20 minute consultation with Coco to see if art therapy
is a right for you
WHO IT HELPS
Art therapy can support healing for
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Neurodivergent adults and children
Highly sensitive people
Life transitions and personal growth
Immigrant and cross-cultural experiences
Complex family dynamics
Grief and loss
Relationship Challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Art therapy is not about skill or talent - it is about expression. The process matters, not the product. No artistic experience is required
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Sessions may involve drawing, painting, collage, clay or other mixed media. Your comfort guides what we use. Online sessions adapt to whatever you have at home.
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Yes. Art therapy is recognized as a trauma informed modality. It can help clients access and process experiences that are difficult to put into words, making it particularly effective for trauma.
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Yes, sessions are available in personat our Burnaby Heights office and via secure video for residents across BC.
Free
Complimentary Consultation
20 MINUTES
Individual Counselling Fees
$170
Individual Counselling
Standard Session
50 MINUTES
$170
EMDR Counselling
Session
50 MINUTES
$255
Extended EMDR
Counselling Session
75 MINUTES