Ayesha Masud (she/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Honours Health Science in Health and Health Systems. Ayesha has over seven years of experience as a peer support worker, shelter worker, and community counsellor working with a diverse range of communities and presenting issues.
Ayesha is familiar with and can work from a range of modalities including narrative therapy, CBT/DBT, trauma therapy, feminist informed, art-informed therapy, emotion-focused therapy, family and couples therapy. Ayesha specializes in clients who are accessing therapy to address intersectionalities of issues including racializational, intergenerational trauma, gender minoritization, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, mood disorders, ASD, ADHD, diasporic identity, sexual assault and family violence, relationship issues (including polyamory and ethical non-monogamy) inclusive of children, youth, couples, and families.
Ayesha aims to work towards improving resiliency, potential, and adaptability for her clients within the family system. She utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, tailored to the unique needs of each client and their family system. She can support the children and the parents in strengthening relationships, understanding complex mental health issues, improving self-esteem/mood/self-acceptance, and navigating development at each age and stage.
Ayesha believes in the individual and collective community and capacity of each client. She strives to offer a safe and accountable space for her clients that honours the privilege of the therapy journey.
Ayesha is able to offer therapy in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
