Ashay Therapy was birthed due to the lack of culturally competent and compassionate care for the BIPOC community. Our goal is to dismantle barriers to mental health, destigmatize therapy and foster resilience, self-awareness, and holistic well-being within our communities.
Ashay Therapy was birthed due to the lack of culturally competent and compassionate care for individuals across Canada. Our goal is to dismantle barriers to mental health, destigmatize therapy and foster resilience, self-awareness, and holistic well-being within our communities.
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We provide sliding scale rates tailored to your budget, easy access to virtual counselling across Canada, and a team of therapists dedicated to respecting and understanding our clients' diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Accessibility
Recognition is at the heart of our practice. We are dedicated to ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors feels acknowledged, respected, and supported on their journey to mental well-being.
Recognition
We are committed to guiding individuals on their path to self-development and growth. We strive to create an environment where clients can explore their potential, embrace their unique identities, and achieve their personal aspirations.
self-development & growth
We believe creativity is a powerful tool for healing and self-expression, especially within communities. Our commitment to creativity is integral to our therapeutic practice, guiding our approach and enriching our clients' lives.
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Husainat is a Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, teens, and families. She specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, confidence, substance use, relationship conflicts, stress & more
Husainat Bakare
RP & CCC (she/her)
Tolu is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals and teens across Canada. She specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, racial identity, relationships, stress & burnout.
Tolu Adepoju
BHRM, MACP, CCC (she/her)
Our team of therapists brings a range of expertise and approaches to help you access the support that’s right for you.
MEET OUR TEAM
accepting new clients virtually across canada
Not accepting new clients
Nisha is a Registered Social Worker with expertise in BIPOC mental health. She specializes in supporting adults & teens with grief, loss, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships & more. She provides therapy in English, Urdu & Hindi.
Nisha Damani
MSw & RSW (she/her)
accepting new clients virtually In-OnTARIO & ALBERTA (IN-PERSON CALGARY)
Husainat Bakare
RP & CCC (she/her)
accepting new clients virtually across canada
Sleah Batool Mohyuddin a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with expertise in Pakistani and Canadian cultures. She specializes in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, stress, life transitions, and inner child healing.
Sleah Batool
MACP, CCC (she/her)
accepting new clients virtually & In-Person (calgary) across canada
EDUCATION
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University - 2023
THERAPY STYLE & APPROACH:
She works from a trauma-informed perspective and culturally responsive lens. She strongly believes that therapy is one the best investments we can make in ourselves and has the ability not only to transform our lives but also the lives of those around us. Her approach is compassionate, warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental and client-centred.
FUN FACTS ABOUT HER:
📌 She loves travelling
📌 She has lived in 4 different countries growing up
📌 She is obsessed with Amapiano music
TOLU
ADEPOJU
BHRM, cCC (she/her)
EDUCATION
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University - 2022
THERAPY STYLE & APPROACH:
She focuses on providing therapy through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, culturally responsive, and informed lens to all persons, including BIPOC, minority, and immigrant communities. Her approach is compassionate, warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental.
FUN FACTS ABOUT HER:
📌 She loves travelling
📌 She understand a little bit of Korean & Turkish
📌 She has watched every episode of Law and Order: SVU at least twice
Husainat
Bakare
RP & CCC (she/her)
