The Spiral Self Method
A structured approach to counselling that re-imagines Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, infused with Jungian psychology and somatic-narrative techniques to demystify authenticity.
The change you're looking for is you.
Informed by nearly a decade of depth psychotherapy experience and qualitative data from hundreds of counselling sessions, I developed this method to offer practical support for meaningful change.
Inspired by the embodied exploration of Jungian analyst Marion Woodman and trauma-informed identity development of renowned psychiatrist Gabor Mate, the Spiral Self Method explores your essence, your experiences, your awareness to integrate your wisdom through holistic understanding.
Walking the Spiral
Change is the transformation. Trust in the change.
We do not progress in our healing. We go deeper. We walk the spiral of ourselves. As the spiral winds closer to the centre of ourselves, we arrive at the same view again and again but at a new depth, with new awareness and understanding. In our healing journey, we may arrive at the same issues (mother issues, again?) But you have learned so much, grown so much and changed so much. You are closer and closer to the centre of yourself.
Know Thyself
"It is a privilege of a lifetime to be who you are" - Joseph Campbell & Carl Jung
You’ve spent so long adapting, blending in, becoming who you thought you needed to be. But I want to support you in finding your way back to yourself. You don’t have to prove yourself or strive to be better than you — you just soften into who you already are. You were never meant to be anything but you. You were always meant to be yourself.
Befriending the Shadow
ShadoWork is exactly that - work. Wholeness doesn't happen accidentally.
In the fear of being abandoned by others, we so often abandon ourselves. The parts we push away to feel accepted don’t disappear—they slip into the shadows, quiet and unseen, but never lost. The shadow isn’t something to fear; it holds the parts of you that are waiting to be reclaimed. When you turn toward what you’ve hidden, you’ll find not darkness, but depth—rich with creativity, inspiration, and a sense of wholeness you didn’t even realize you were missing. Repression takes so much energy - it is exhausting to not be yourself. Imagine what could do if you no longer had to keep yourself at bay.
Returning to Yourself
Come home to who you were always meant to be.
When you’re ready to accept yourself—when you stop postponing self-acceptance—you’ll find you have so much to say. Your body, your emotions, your inner voice have been waiting to be heard. By cultivating balance, embracing a life of meaning and purpose, and letting go of perfectionism and imposter syndrome, you open the door to something profound: the ability to people-please yourself. You are not just here to meet the expectations of others—you are a person, too, and you deserve to be pleased with your own life.
Founder of the Spiral Self Method
Bethany Zelent
Internationally Registered Counsellor
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With 8 years of experience as an internationally accredited psychotherapist, I specialize in trauma recovery, somatic practices, shadow work and spiritually integrative therapy to bridge evidence-based practices with intuitive inquiry. I am passionate about supporting you to reconnect with your authentic self by overcoming perfectionism and people-pleasing. I weave mindfulness and existential insight to help clients align with their values and find inner peace.
The Spiral Self Method
Reimagining the Hero's Journey
An integrative counselling approach ensures your needs are met in a way that is both precise and deeply attuned to your unique experiences. By bridging the wisdom of evidence-based practices with intuitive inquiry, this approach honors both the mind and the soul, the seen and the unseen. This holistic balance ensures that your healing journey is effective and aligned with your authentic self, fostering true transformation and lasting well-being.
Jungian
What is my psyche saying?
Integrating Jungian principles, this approach enhances interoception—the ability to turn inward, attune to dreams, intuition, and somatic wisdom, and respond to your psyche’s deeper needs with insight and self-awareness. Engaging with archetypes reveals recurring patterns in our personal mythology, helping us understand unconscious aspects like the Shadow and Anima/Animus. Through individuation, we integrate these energies, becoming more whole and authentic, and creating a meaningful narrative that guides us toward greater self-awareness and connection.
Existential
Who am I?
An existential approach invites you to explore your authentic self, free from societal masks and expectations. It encourages you to consent to life as it unfolds, embracing your true desires and purpose. By deeply understanding who you are and what truly matters, you create a life aligned with your deepest values and aspirations.
Narrative
What repeats in my story?
Narrative therapy techniques help you recognize repeating patterns that link your past, present, and future selves. By understanding how past experiences shape your current story, you can break cycles, reframe limiting beliefs, and consciously shape a future that aligns with your true self. Your story is still being written.
Trauma-Informed
What shaped me?
A trauma-informed approach invites you to explore the wounds, coping mechanisms, internalized scripts, and self-sabotage that have shaped you. By bringing compassion to what has long been hidden, you can understand your past without judgment, foster self-acceptance, and create space for healing and growth.
Somatic
What do I need to be well?
A somatic approach encourages deep self-care and self-compassion by attuning to your body’s wisdom. By listening to your needs and honoring your limits, you cultivate a nurturing relationship with yourself. This practice fosters balance and safety within, allowing you to move through life with greater ease and self-trust.
Holistic
What do I need to be whole?
A holistic approach honors your bio-psycho-emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions, recognizing the interconnectedness of your needs, wants, and desires. By considering the whole person, this perspective nurtures balance and alignment, supporting your well-being in every aspect of life.
Practical
How do I apply this in my life?
A practical approach focuses on identifying what you truly want in life—your passions, purpose, and aspirations. By applying the principles learned in therapy, we will break down change into manageable steps, fostering progress every day. This incremental approach helps you create tangible, sustainable shifts toward the life you envision.
Spiritual
Who am I becoming?
A spiritual approach centers on how you connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. It invites you to actualize your potential by fostering a deep belief in your worth, knowing you deserve the good things life has to offer. This is not aligned with any specific spiritual tradition but is instead focused on developing self-trust. By listening to and developing your intuition as a skill, you can navigate life with confidence.
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Benefits of the Spiral Self Method
Evidence-based practices with Intuitive Inquiry for Holistic Healing
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Integrating somatic practices with narrative techniques allows individuals to connect with their emotions and bodily sensations, fostering transformative insights and promoting holistic healing.
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Somatic narrative approaches help process trauma effectively, enabling clients to release pent-up emotions and develop healthier coping mechanisms for better emotional regulation and resilience.
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The enriched Hero's Journey framework encourages exploration of inner landscapes, cultivating empowerment and enabling individuals to embrace their unique paths for lasting change.
Personalized Trauma-Informed Therapy Sessions
Routine, predictability & connection create safety, consistency & belonging
Each session is intentionally designed to create space for holistic change. Ongoing therapy sessions are an investment and you deserve to get the most out of the experience you're paying for.
What to Expect in Sessions
Individualized Support with Trauma-Informed Holistic Practices
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Somatic, spiritually integrative meditations to begin each session ensures grounding creates space for intuition.
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A comprehensive workbook for each existential theme provides reflective resources to heal between sessions.
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Creative art therapy in each session fosters self-expression, emotional release, & the validation you need.
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Psychoeducation is woven into each session, empowering you with knowledge to understand and facilitate your healing process.
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