Sharon Nyman is a proud Nisga’a woman from northern British Columbia, whose therapeutic approach is rooted in calm presence, cultural awareness, and deep compassion. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel seen, accepted, and free to be themselves—laying the foundation for a strong therapeutic relationship.

Sharon brings a nuanced understanding of how personal history, family dynamics, and cultural identity shape one’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Her work is centered around guiding individuals on a journey toward healing, freedom, and reconnection with self, culture, and purpose. Through a collaborative process, she supports clients in Unfolding Change necessary for wholeness.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and an Addictions Studies Certificate from Mount Royal University, as well as an Indigenous Canada Certificate from the University of Alberta. Sharon has worked extensively as an outreach worker supporting women navigating mental health challenges and transitioning from high-risk lifestyles. Her background also includes emotional support work with the Calgary Distress Centre and facilitation assistance with at-risk youth at the Calgary Youth Attendance Centre.

Sharon’s therapeutic lens is trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and spiritually attuned. Adopted by a white faith-based family, her personal journey has shaped her understanding of identity, belonging, and cultural disconnection. As her own Indigenous identity continues to unfold, she brings a deep empathy to her work with Indigenous populations and offers spiritual counselling as part of her holistic approach to care.