Who is Tolu?
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
approach & style She Uses
she use with clients?
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's Area of focus
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
Approach & Style She Uses
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's Area of focus
Husainat specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, boundary issues, chronic trauma, self esteem, confidence, substance use, relationship issues/conflict, stress and more.
Sleah Batool Mohyuddin is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with a deep understanding of both Pakistani and Canadian cultures. When working with BIPOC individuals, Sleah believes in seeing each person as a unique, whole being—honoring the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. She recognizes that every individual is made up of multiple dimensions, and healing and growth can only occur when all aspects of the self are nurtured. By focusing on the whole person, rather than just isolated symptoms or problems, Sleah creates a space where clients can explore and heal at a deeper, more integrated level.
FUN FACTS ABOUT HER:
📌 She is writing a cook book filled with new recipes and others passed down through generations from loved ones
📌 She absolutely adore llamas
📌 She can make latte art from hearts, rosetttas to swans, you name it
Approach & Style She Uses
Her approach is rooted in collaboration, taking the time to understand each client’s unique needs and experiences. She creates personalized, well-rounded plans designed to help clients reach their fullest potential and live more balanced, fulfilling lives. Sleah also embraces the role of faith in healing, incorporating it into her practice based on each client’s personal beliefs and experiences. Recognizing that spirituality can be a powerful source of strength and guidance for many, she supports clients in exploring this aspect of themselves as part of their healing journey.
Her therapeutic approach is shaped by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), Somatic Therapy.. Click HERE to learn more about these modalities.
Sleah's Area of focus
Sleah specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, boundary issues, chronic trauma, self esteem, confidence, substance use, relationship issues/conflict, stress and more.