Ayesha Hussain
Ayesha is here to support you with emotional regulation, cross-cultural challenges and interpersonal relationships.
Ayesha is here to support you with emotional regulation, cross-cultural challenges and interpersonal relationships.
You’re looking for a therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals from the South Asian and Muslim communities.
You are currently facing cross-cultural challenges and want to develop skills that will enhance your sense of empowerment, confidence, and resilience.
You’re seeking a safe and inclusive space to discuss your challenges.
You are looking for support to understand, explore and express your emotions in a healthy way.
You’re looking for a therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals from the South Asian and Muslim communities.
You are currently facing cross-cultural challenges and want to develop skills that will enhance your sense of empowerment, confidence, and resilience.
You’re seeking a safe and inclusive space to discuss your challenges.
You are looking for support to understand, explore and express your emotions in a healthy way.
Ayesha is a dedicated therapist who’s passionate about supporting racialized individuals navigate the complexities of culture, relationships, anxiety, and stress. As a member of the South Asian and Muslim community, she understands the impact of systemic racism, islamophobia and marginalization that these communities often face. Ayesha's primary goal is to establish a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for South Asian and Muslim young adults to cultivate self-compassion and emotional well-being while acquiring valuable coping strategies.
Ayesha values a holistic and collaborative approach by exploring the interconnectedness of your mind, body, emotions and environment. She helps you learn to ground yourself in the present and increase awareness of your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Ayesha seeks to empower you to be the author of your own life story. Her counselling style is client-centred and strength-based. Ayesha is dedicated to highlighting your unique strengths, working alongside you to identify the most effective therapeutic strategies, and tailoring coping techniques to meet your needs.
Ayesha enjoys watching anime and horror movies in her off time and is a casual, cozy gamer. She loves games like Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda series. She is also deeply invested in her family and friends; whether it's an intimate gathering at home or an outing outdoors, she cherishes quality time with her loved ones, reinforcing the vital importance of human connections in her life.
Master of Social Work, University of Toronto (2022)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Toronto Metropolitan University (2019)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers