our therapist
Aayesha Ahmed
Aayesha Ahmed is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Athabasca University and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Mohawk College. With over 8 years of experience in the Education field, she is passionate about fostering relationships and creating inclusive communities.
Aayesha brings a person-centred approach, with a focus on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy. She also approaches her practice with a focus on a mindfulness approach and interventions. As a second-generation Canadian with a Pakistani background, she understands the impact culture has on an individual and their experiences. She uses a cultural lens in her counselling approach. Aayesha speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi along with English and is able to offer counselling in the language that works best for the client.
Aayesha Ahmed
M.A.C.P., RP (Qualifying)
Certificates | Training
• M.A. in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Spirituality – Focus on Couples and Families (Saint-Paul University, Canada)
• M.A. in Theology (Duquesne University, USA)
• B.A. in Sacred Theology (Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya)
• Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology (Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling)
• Diploma in Philosophy (Grand Séminaire de Bujumbura)
• Certificate in Training of Trainers in Counselling (Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling)
• Certificate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Trauma-Informed Care Training
• Vicarious Trauma: Strategies for Resilience
• Providing Anti-Racist Mental Health Care Training
• Racial Trauma Training
• Conversations for Social Change Program
• Narrative Theatre for Psychosocial Change
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