Welcome to Colour Wheel!

We offer child and youth therapy, art therapy, play therapy, counselling, supervision and consulting services.

We operate in-person in the heart of downtown Comox, in community, in home, or online.

Meet our team

Kathryn Schmidt, MA, RCAT, CCC

Emma Che, MA, RCC-Q

Freya Wasterneys, Master’s of Counselling Student

Courtney Zolnierczyk, Master’s of Counselling Student

We look forward to meeting you!

Counselling

Art and play therapy can help people to address their emotional needs. Art and play in a therapeutic setting encourages the people to learn more about their nervous system, thinking/ behaviour patterns and gain the ability to self-regulate and self-advocate.


Supervision/ Consultation

Support for other counsellors/ therapists looking for insight, guidance, and supervision around using art and play therapy to best assist those with complex disabilities. Offering clinical supervision for those seeking to become an RCAT, CCC, or RCC.

I am passionate about supporting children and youth on their unique mental health journeys. In addition to my role as RCC-Q at Colour Wheel, I work as a school counsellor in Campbell River. With five years of experience as a primary teacher and a background in supporting adults with addictions, I understand the importance of developing trusting relationships with clients in order for growth to occur.

I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves. Through play, I help children explore their emotions and develop social-emotional skills. My goal is to foster a space where every child feels heard and valued, empowering them to thrive emotionally and socially. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful forests, beaches, and mountains of the Comox Valley.

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I am a neurodivergent human, therapist, and supervisor who specializes in supporting people with AuHD, ASD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, PDA, SPD, and anxiety. I use a client-centred, strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach to address therapeutic goals such as increased insight, emotional expression/ regulation, executive functioning and self-advocacy I also support families and help parents learn to better understand their children and to develop a strong relationship based on attunement, attachment, and co-regulation. I have received training in both Art Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy and my practice is rooted in social justice models, disability rights and informed by over 10 years of working in the disability community.

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I am an intern counsellor in the final year of my Master of Counselling and bring a relational and experiential approach to my work with children, youth, and families. As someone who identifies as neurodiverse, my curiosity about healing, growth, and development began with learning to navigate my own challenges in a world that was not always built with me in mind. Over the years, I have worked in various capacities—starting in outdoor education and later providing respite care—a trajectory which has ignited my passion for experiential therapies. I see counselling as an opportunity to explore ourselves in the present moment, get curious about our needs, express ourselves in a variety of ways, and build confidence in navigating life’s inevitable challenges. I believe meaningful change happens through connection, and I take a strengths-based approach that fosters curiosity and compassion. I work through a child-centered, neuro-affirming, and integrative lens, aiming to create a supportive space where children feel seen, heard, and valued in their unique experiences.

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I am a master’s student in school counselling with experience working with children and youth as a drama educator. My intention is to build positive rapport, foster a safe and inclusive environment, while nurturing student’s creativity so that they can explore and learn more about themselves. I follow a child-centred approach in play and expressive arts to support social and emotional development, navigate challenges, and to celebrate strengths.

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Located at: 1822 Comox Ave, Unit B, Comox
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