About
Holding space for you in the dark, until the sun rises again.
I’m Yvonne Smith, a psychotherapist who specialises in working with people who are holding a lot—professionally, emotionally, relationally—and who are starting to feel the cost of carrying that weight alone.
You may appear composed on the outside. You may even be the one others rely on. But inside, you’re tired. Perhaps disconnected. Maybe wondering how things became so strained—between you and your partner, between you and yourself.
At Sunrise Valley Therapy, I offer a calm, confidential space for you to be fully seen—without judgement, expectation, or pressure to “have it all figured out.”
A Therapeutic Approach That Meets You Where You Are
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that real change doesn’t come from being told what to do—it comes from feeling safe enough to explore what’s true.
I draw on counselling and psychotherapy skills to meet you where you are. My work is trauma-informed and deeply respectful of your pace, your story, and your nervous system.
Whether we’re exploring stress, burnout, anxiety, relationships, addiction, or the deeper patterns behind your coping strategies, the goal is the same: to help you come back to yourself with more clarity, compassion, and calm.
My Background
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in financial and legal environments—so I understand the high expectations, unspoken pressures, and hidden emotional toll that often come with demanding professional lives.
I’ve also lived abroad both as a child and as an adult, which gives me a deep appreciation for the complexities of identity, belonging, and starting over—especially when life looks successful on the outside, but something inside doesn’t quite feel settled.
Alongside my psychotherapy training, I have training in ADHD coaching and menopause wellness. I also hold training in trauma-informed practice, EFT, and clinical hypnotherapy. This allows me to tailor sessions to your individual needs, drawing from a wide range of tools that support emotional, relational, and physical wellbeing.
All sessions are offered online, giving you the flexibility and privacy to access support from wherever you are.
If You’re Ready to Begin
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. You might simply be tired of feeling stuck, emotionally distant, or unsure of what’s next.
Wherever you are, I’ll meet you there.
If you’d like to explore what working together might look like, I offer a free, no-pressure consultation.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here.
Yvonne
Sunrise Valley Therapy