ART THERAPY
Sarah Byrne
Expressive Art Therapist
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Sarah is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin from which she earned a B.Ed Honours Degree. She has been teaching for over twenty years and is a huge advocate for the arts within education.
Originally from Ireland, she moved to Vancouver in 2011 where she has been immersed inthe world of Special Education and where she also discovered her passion for helping students to learn through therapeutic methods. Sarah became certified as an OGP (Orton Gillingham Practitioner) in 2023 completing her practicum through REACH North Vancouver. She also completed the diploma course in Expressive Arts Therapy through VATI (Vancouver Art Therapy Institute) and is a certified Expressive Arts Therapist with a Registered Therapeutic Counselor accreditation through the ACCT (Association of
Cooperative Counseling Therapists of Canada). Sarah plans to continue her studies in Expressive Arts Therapy by undertaking the Masters Program starting July 2025 through the European Graduate School in Switzerland.
Sarah offers both 1:1 Orton Gillingham sessions as well as Expressive Arts Therapy sessions for all ages.
As Sarah continues to work, full time, as a teacher at KGMS (Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School) in North Vancouver she has limited availability and currently has a waitlist.
Please email her at sbyrneexat@gmail.com if you have an interest to learn more about Orton Gillingham or Expressive Arts Therapy sessions and secure a spot or join the waitlist.
Golnoosh Zeinali Expressive Art Therapist Intern
Golnoosh is an Expressive Arts Therapy student with a deep passion for creativity and its transformative impact on emotional well being. She holds a degree in Art from Iran and began studying music at the age of nine. Originally from Tehran, she moved to Vancouver fourteen years ago, where she continues to explore the intersection of art and therapy.
Drawing from her background in visual arts and music, Golnoosh integrates these creative modalities into her therapeutic work. She supports elementary students, after-school programs, and adult clients, fostering self expression, healing, and personal growth. Through her work, she empowers individuals to use creativity as
a tool for deeper self discovery and emotional resilience.
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Golnoosh is currently accepting clients for 1:1 sessions and is available on Thursdays from 9 am - 2 pm.
Hanna Bowen
Expressive Art Therapist
Hanna (she/her) is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and certified Play Therapist (certification expected May 2025). Her approach embraces the sensory, non-verbal intelligence of the creative mind, helping individuals reconnect with their innate ability to play and support their well-being at any stage in life.
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Hanna works with children (3+), teens, and adults using creative and play modalities to address a range of therapeutic goals, from nervous system support to emotional processing.
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After a 10-year career in the apparel industry as a colour designer, and as a neurodivergent individual, Hanna made the decision to shift into meaningful, soulful work. She re-trained as a therapist at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute and is also pursuing an MA in Expressive Arts Therapy with Psychology.
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Hanna is accepting new clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
To schedule a free 15-minute discovery call, email her at hannasbowen@gmail.com. Her website is coming soon!