Welcome to Colour Wheel!

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

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

-For any questions send us an email at hello@colourwheelcounselling.com

Meet our team

Kathryn Schmidt, MA, RCAT, CCC - for supervision inquiries email kathryn@colourwheelcounselling.com

Emma Che, MA, RCC (in progress) - for low-cost child therapy contact emma.dalmarie@gmail.com

Freya Wasterneys, Master’s of Counselling Student - for low-cost child, youth, and adult therapy contact freya@colourwheelcounselling.com

Courtney Zolnierczyk, Master’s of Counselling Student - for low-cost child and youth therapy contact courtney@colourwheelcounselling.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Counselling

Counselling, art and play therapy can help people of all ages to address emotional needs. We specialize in supporting children and their families learn more about their nervous systems, their thinking and behaviour patterns and provide the tools they need to regulate and advocate.

I have recently completed the coursework and practicum requirements for my Master of Counselling and am in the process of registering as both a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). My work is shaped by professional training as well as lived experience as a neurodivergent person navigating spaces not always built with me in mind. These experiences have fuelled a deep curiosity about healing, growth, and the many ways people learn to adapt, connect, and thrive.

My previous background in outdoor education, communications, and respite care has grounded me in experiential and relational approaches. I see counselling as a collaborative process where meaningful change emerges through connection, curiosity, and self-compassion. Whether I am working with children, youth, or adults, my goal is to create a safe and affirming space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences, build awareness, and reconnect with their resilience and unique strengths.

With children, I take a child-centered, neuro-affirming, and creative approach that invites expression through art, play, story, and movement, supporting both attachment and regulation. With adults, I work integratively to explore patterns, navigate emotional pain, and tune into how the mind and body respond to stress. Across all ages, I bring warmth, patience, and respect, alongside a belief that humour and moments of levity can be powerful in the healing process.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that relationships with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us are central to well-being. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive, supportive space where each person feels seen, heard, and valued.

I have recently completed the coursework and practicum requirements for my Master of Counselling ... Read More

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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