Are you looking for therapy near you or mindful, experiential mental health counselling in Waterloo? We can help.
Sharon Van Manen (She/Her) offers trauma-informed support focused on emotional regulation, mindfulness, inner child connection, and embodied self-awareness. Her work is grounded in compassion, presence, and the belief that healing begins when we feel safe enough to reconnect with ourselves.
Among therapists in Waterloo, Sharon is known for her calm presence, emotional attunement, and ability to hold space without judgment. Clients often come to her feeling disconnected from their emotions or unsure how to access their inner world. Sharon supports them in gently rebuilding that connection through compassion, mindfulness, and embodied awareness.
Her work is especially supportive for individuals seeking deeper emotional intelligence, inner child healing, and a more grounded relationship with themselves. Sharon believes that embracing every part of who we are is essential to living fully, and she walks alongside clients as they learn to do just that.
For directions and clinic details, visit our Stone Silo Waterloo location page.
Sharon’s healing journey began more than 20 years ago through a deep curiosity about her own emotional patterns, behaviours, and inner experiences. Through therapy, trauma training, and personal growth, she came to understand how often emotions are buried, unexpressed, or held beneath the surface.
For over 14 years, Sharon has worked as a mental health and addictions counsellor within shelter and prison systems. These experiences, combined with her personal healing work, have shaped her understanding of emotional regulation, trauma responses, and the profound impact of feeling unseen or disconnected.
Sharon holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has completed trauma training through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine. She brings this knowledge into her work by creating emotionally safe spaces where clients can explore, reflect, and reconnect at their own pace.
Sharon’s approach to therapy in Waterloo is experiential, reflective, and grounded in mindfulness and emotional awareness. Her areas of focus include:
Sharon integrates creative and reflective practices such as journaling, mandala meditation, vision boards, inner child work, and guided self-inquiry. These tools help clients explore emotions gently, increase self-awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may have felt hidden or protected for many years.
To learn more about our counselling services, visit our Mental Health Counselling page.
Sharon provides mental health counselling in Waterloo at:
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness – Waterloo
490 Dutton Dr, Unit B6
Waterloo, ON N2L 6H7
(519) 208-0544
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness is an inclusive, affirming space that welcomes clients of all identities and backgrounds. Learn more about our 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly support.
* Please note: These are office hours and individual therapists’ times may vary. Contact the therapist for their specific hours and appointment openings.
