Ayesha Basi, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Hi there!

Most clients I work with feel stuck or unable to live parts (or all) of their life in a way that feels meaningful to them. Whether caught in loops of anxiety, shame, worthlessness, or people-pleasing; trapped in depression, stress, OCD/ADHD behaviours, or trauma recovery; feeling disconnected from feelings, or emotionally reactive; or, feeling lonely or empty but not understanding why. All of this might lead you to feel disconnected from yourself, your life, and others around you. I offer a gentle & warm container to explore patterns that might be contributing to how you feel, & facilitate space for new ways of being to emerge.

I work from an attachment, relational & trauma-informed perspective where we uncover unconscious coping patterns that might be negatively impacting you. Once these are understood, (or if you already have clarity on them), we then process/integrate these patterns in an embodied way—this allows space for new ways of being to emerge that feel more aligned.

Instead of learning new strategies to cope with your experiences, therapy with me is about learning how to connect to yourself in a new way—one where you create a felt sense of safety from the inside out. This sense of internal security supports the conditions for long-term and sustainable change/growth—based on what you uniquely desire for yourself.

I draw from a number of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, attachment theory, and IFS. As a yoga and meditation teacher, mindfulness, compassion and somatics inform my therapeutic practice, and are sprinkled throughout the way we explore experiences together. I provide a therapeutic space that is inclusive and affirming for all, including queer, gender-diverse and non-traditional lifestyles (e.g. ENM). As a first generation Canadian with immigrant parents, I also bring a culturally sensitive lens to the therapeutic space and have experience working with immigrants and individuals from collectivist cultures.

I’m available for sessions both in-person and online, and if desired, offer free 10-15 minute phone calls as a resonance check prior to an initial session. Psychotherapy services are covered by most extended health care insurance benefits. Receipts are provided at the end of each session for you to submit for reimbursement.

I look forward to connecting!