Tolu Adepoju is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor and the founder of Ashay Therapy. Born in Nigeria, Tolu moved to Canada at age 14 and is dedicated to serving BIPOC individuals. She helps clients manage and overcome mental health issues and emotional challenges through a culturally responsive and inclusive approach. Tolu holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, where she graduated with honors in 2023. She has extensive experience working with individuals and teens across Canada. Tolu is passionate about traveling, advocating for Black women’s mental health, and promoting self-care and personal development. When not working, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, creating content, or going for walks while listening to podcasts.
FUN FACTS ABOUT HER:
📌 She loves travelling
📌 She has lived in 4 different countries growing up 
📌 She is obsessed with Amapiano music

She works from a collaborative stance that respects and values your perspective and individuality, helping you reach your therapeutic goals. Her approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive. She strongly believes that therapy is one of the best investments we can make in ourselves, with the power to transform not only our lives but also the lives of those around us.

Her therapeutic approach is shaped by Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family System, Solution-Focused Therapy & Narrative Therapy. Click HERE to learn more about these modalities.

Tolu specializes in helping BIPOC clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, racial identity, relationship issues/conflict, stress, self-esteem and burnout.

Husainat is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She comes from a Nigerian & Canadian background. Over the years, she has been involved in activism and advocacy to break the stigma surrounding mental health, increase mental health awareness, improve education about mental health, and address the need for accessibility to mental health services for racialized communities and all communities. She has experience working as a peer support worker, providing support and crisis interventions in various settings and communities and delivering mental health workshops focused on mental health literacy and anti-oppression. In addition, she has clinical experience working with a wide range of clients with presenting issues. She also takes an individualized and integrative approach to supporting clients.
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

She helps clients heal, make meaningful changes, and become their best selves through therapy. With a focus on anti-oppressive, culturally responsive care, she supports BIPOC, minority, and immigrant communities. Inclusivity, diversity, and a safe, respectful environment are central to her approach. Compassion, warmth, and empathy guide her work as she supports clients on their wellness journeys

Her therapeutic approach is shaped by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gottman Method, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Click HERE to learn more about these modalities.

Husainat specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, boundary issues, chronic trauma, self esteem, confidence, substance use, relationship issues/conflict, stress and more.