Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness

Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness At Stone Silo, we prioritize building a community of safety, compassion, and humanity. Our tea...

Our team of therapists understands that every client who walks through our doors has unique needs and experiences, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all. We know that the journey toward healing can be overwhelming and challenging, which is why we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment that puts our clients at ease. We believe that everyone deserves to be seen and heard, without judgment or shame. At Stone Silo, we recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution. That's why we have a diverse and well-rounded team that can provide the support and guidance our clients need.

Teen years can feel like a lot, for teens living it and for parents trying to support it. 🌱If you’re a teen feeling over...
03/02/2026

Teen years can feel like a lot, for teens living it and for parents trying to support it. 🌱

If you’re a teen feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or just “off,” you deserve support that feels safe and respectful. And if you’re a parent who isn’t sure what to say, that’s okay. Staying curious and reaching out can make a real difference. 💬

Youth counselling offers a steady place to talk things through and build tools that actually help.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
💬 Learn more or book here: https://www.stonesilo.ca/youth-counselling/

Winter often asks more of the body than we expect. ❄️🌿Less movement, more sitting, and ongoing stress can keep the nervo...
02/27/2026

Winter often asks more of the body than we expect. ❄️🌿

Less movement, more sitting, and ongoing stress can keep the nervous system in a guarded state. Over time, tension builds without us noticing. 💛

Massage supports your body in settling. Many people notice softer shoulders, easier breathing, less jaw tension, and better sleep after care.

Winter can be a great time to book. Life often feels a little slower, making it easier to focus on consistent care before things speed up again in spring.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
💬 Book a massage or learn more about how our team can support your body at https://www.stonesilo.ca/massage-therapy/

Start your day with a “light anchor.” 🌤️A tiny routine that tells your body, we’re up, we’re safe, we’re starting.Winter...
02/25/2026

Start your day with a “light anchor.” 🌤️
A tiny routine that tells your body, we’re up, we’re safe, we’re starting.

Winter mornings can make the body feel slow and disconnected. These simple steps help orient your nervous system without pushing or rushing.

Try this, 5 minutes total:
Open the curtains or turn on a bright lamp right away ☀️
Take 6 slow breaths, shoulders down 🌿
Warm drink, one mindful sip at a time ☕
30 seconds of gentle movement, stretch, shake out your hands
Choose one simple intention for the morning, “steady,” “soft,” “one thing at a time”

Small, repeatable, and supportive, especially in winter. ❄️

Follow us for more wellness tips. 💛

If your jaw has been feeling tight, sore, or “stuck,” you’re not alone. 🌿TMJ concerns can show up as jaw pain, clenching...
02/23/2026

If your jaw has been feeling tight, sore, or “stuck,” you’re not alone. 🌿

TMJ concerns can show up as jaw pain, clenching, clicking, headaches, face or neck tension, and that heavy feeling around your ears and temples. When those muscles stay guarded, it can start to affect sleep, focus, and day to day comfort.

Shannon is TMJ certified, with specialized training to support jaw tension and TMJ discomfort through focused care, including TMJ massage. This work gently targets the muscles of the jaw, face, and neck to help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support relaxation in a place that often holds stress. 🌿

Shannon is serving both Waterloo and Listowel, and she’d love to help you feel some relief. 💛
Book your TMJ massage at https://www.stonesilo.ca/physical-wellness-team/

If this month feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. ❄️How’s February been feeling for you? For a lot of peo...
02/20/2026

If this month feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. ❄️

How’s February been feeling for you? For a lot of people, this month can feel heavier than expected. The days can feel long, energy can dip, and it’s easy to start telling yourself you just need to push through. 🌿

If you’re feeling stretched thin, one of the kindest things you can do is talk to someone you trust. A friend, a partner, a family member, a mentor, a therapist. Someone safe who can help you feel less alone in what you’re carrying.

Support doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with a simple check in, “Can I tell you how I’ve really been?” 🤝

We’re grateful to support the Waterloo and Listowel communities with care that feels steady and real. 💛

February burnout check in. You don’t need a full reset, you might just need a self-compassion reset. 💛🌿When energy is lo...
02/18/2026

February burnout check in. You don’t need a full reset, you might just need a self-compassion reset. 💛🌿

When energy is low, the nervous system often stays in survival mode. These small steps help interrupt that cycle and bring a sense of steadiness back into the body and mind.

Try this in 90 seconds:
🌱 Name it, “I’m overwhelmed,” “I’m running on empty”
💛 Hand on chest, breathe in for 4, out for 6
🌿 Say something kind and true, “This is a hard season, I’m doing my best”
🍃 Pick one small next step, water, a snack, a short walk, one email, a text to a friend

Gentle care counts, especially when you’re tired. ❄️

Follow us for more wellness tips. 💛

Family Day doesn’t look the same for everyone.It might be time with kids, chosen family, friends, neighbours, or a quiet...
02/16/2026

Family Day doesn’t look the same for everyone.

It might be time with kids, chosen family, friends, neighbours, or a quiet day to reset. However it shows up for you, we hope it brings a bit more ease and connection. 💛

From all of us at Stone Silo, wishing our community a gentle Family Day. 💖

Valentine’s Day can be sweet, complicated, tender, or all of the above. 💛If you’re celebrating, we hope it feels genuine...
02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day can be sweet, complicated, tender, or all of the above. 💛

If you’re celebrating, we hope it feels genuine and nourishing. If today feels heavy, lonely, or triggering, you’re not doing it wrong.

A gentle reminder, love can look like rest, boundaries, asking for support, or being kind to yourself in the middle of a hard season. 💐

From all of us at Stone Silo, we’re sending warmth your way today.

If your body feels tighter in winter, there’s a reason. ❄️🌿Cold weather often means less movement, more bracing, and mor...
02/11/2026

If your body feels tighter in winter, there’s a reason. ❄️🌿

Cold weather often means less movement, more bracing, and more time holding stress in the shoulders, jaw, and back. Over time, that tension adds up. 💛

Massage can help by:
🔥 Increasing circulation and warmth
🌿 Releasing muscle guarding
🌿 Supporting joint and soft tissue mobility
🌿 Helping your nervous system settle

If your body has been feeling stuck or achy, our Registered Massage Therapists are here to help you feel more comfortable, supported, and at ease in your body again.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
💬 Learn more or book with our RMTs at https://www.stonesilo.ca/massage-therapy/

Winter can make big feelings feel even bigger for kids. ❄️💛Less daylight, less outdoor play, and long stretches between ...
02/09/2026

Winter can make big feelings feel even bigger for kids. ❄️💛

Less daylight, less outdoor play, and long stretches between breaks can make emotional regulation harder. You might notice more tears, irritability, or pulling inward. 🌿

What often helps most is emotional validation, using lines such as, “I see you,” “That makes sense,” or “I’m here with you.”

When children feel understood, their nervous systems can settle and coping becomes easier. If winter has been heavy at home, children’s counselling can support emotional regulation and help families feel steadier together.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
Learn more or book at https://www.stonesilo.ca/childrens-therapy/

Winter burnout often looks like more than just feeling tired. 🌿February can feel heavy. Post holiday letdown, financial ...
02/06/2026

Winter burnout often looks like more than just feeling tired. 🌿

February can feel heavy. Post holiday letdown, financial stress, cold days that stretch on, and very little daylight can quietly pile up. It’s easy to tell yourself this is just winter and keep pushing through. 💛

Counselling may help if you’re noticing:
🌧️ Feeling low or irritable most days
🌧️ Running on empty even after rest
🌧️ Pulling away or feeling numb
🌧️ Dreading everyday tasks
🌧️ Changes in sleep or appetite

You don’t have to hold this alone. We’re here with support that feels steady, practical, and human.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
Learn more or book at https://www.stonesilo.ca/

🌈 During 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month, we’re taking a moment to honour the stories, advocacy, and everyday courage that has ...
02/04/2026

🌈 During 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month, we’re taking a moment to honour the stories, advocacy, and everyday courage that has made more safety, visibility, and community possible. 🕊️

And we also know that for many people, being part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community can still mean navigating stress, judgement, discrimination, or the quiet pressure to shrink parts of yourself to feel accepted. 💛

At Stone Silo, affirming care is not a “special” add-on. It’s the baseline. 🌿

That means respect for identity, pronouns, relationships, and lived experience, without needing to explain or defend who you are. We’re committed to inclusive, trauma informed care rooted in dignity and respect.

📍 Serving Waterloo and Listowel
Learn more or book at https://www.stonesilo.ca/2slgbtqia-affirming-care/

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Waterloo, ON
N2L6H7

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Thursday 9am - 9pm
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