Colour Wheel Art Therapy

Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Counselling,

Supervision & Consulting Services

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1. Art & Play Therapy

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.

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Parent Coaching

Parent coaching can help you to gain insight into your approaches and reactions to your child.

Learn to shift your lens and gain skills to support your child where they're at.

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Consulting & Supervision

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.

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Student
Therapy

Sliding-scale/ low cost therapy provided by one of our student interns. Master's level students are supervised closely to provide quality of care as they work on becoming registered.

Therapy Sessions

Our Approach

Colour Wheel specializes in art and play therapy for neurodivergent toddlers, kids, and teens including AuHD, ASD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, PDA, SPD, and anxiety.
We 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
We 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.
We aim to create a person-centered and sensory friendly community hub where people can come as they are.

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The Team

Owner, Therapist

Kathryn Schmidt, MA, CCC, RCAT

I am a neurodivergent human, therapist and supervisor who has been supporting children, youth and families with disabilities in the Comox Valley since 2016.

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 and neurodivergent community.

I founded Colour Wheel in 2017 to fill a gap in much needed services for humans who weren't being served by traditional therapy models.

Registered Canadian Counsellor (Qualifying)

Emma Che

I am a qualifying counsellor 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.

Student Therapist

Freya Wasteneys

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 in healing, growth, and development began with learning to navigate my own challenges in a world that was not always built with me in mind. I believe meaningful change happens through connection, and I take a strengths-based approach that fosters curiosity and compassion. I aim to create a supportive space where children feel seen, heard, and valued in their unique experiences.

Student Therapist

Courtney Zolnierczyk

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.

I work from a person-centered, affirmative, and integrative lens, and approach all client work with a sense of gentle curiosity, non-judgement, and openness.

Getting Help

Book online using the link below or email us at colourwheelarttherapy@gmail.com

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Autism

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Attachment

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Anxiety

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Emotional Expression & Regulation

Grief

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