Amy Colley – Community Wellness Facilitator & Educator

I’m Amy, a special education counsellor working at the intersection of neurodiversity, emotional regulation, and identity.

My work is rooted in a simple but often overlooked truth: many of the patterns we struggle with — overextending ourselves, questioning our worth, feeling disconnected from who we are — didn’t come from nowhere. They were learned through environments that required us to adapt, survive, and often put ourselves last.

For over two decades, I’ve supported autistic children and their families in building emotional and social skills within structured, supportive environments. At the same time, my work with individuals and marginalized communities focuses on helping people understand these patterns, regulate their emotions, and rebuild a sense of self that feels grounded and self-directed.