هُوَ الشَّافِي

HE IS THE HEALER

(We treat. God Heals.)

Our team is built on one shared commitment: that every client who walks through our door — or logs into our virtual platform — leaves feeling more seen than when they arrived. Every clinician at Aysh Clinics is trained in trauma-informed care, Islamic integrated psychology, and the cultural nuances of the communities we serve.

• MA in Counselling Psychology — Yorkville University
• Diploma in the Psychology of Close Relationships — Harvard University
• EMDR Training — Envision
• Taleem‑ul‑Quran — Al‑Huda Institute

• Trauma‑informed psychotherapy
• Islamic‑integrated counselling
• Family systems
• EMDR
• Youth mental health approaches

• Trauma
• Identity and faith‑based concerns
• Relationship and family challenges
• Cultural and intergenerational stress
• Couples and family dynamics
• Navigating life between cultures and faith

English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

Ayesha founded Aysh Clinics with a conviction she has carried throughout her career: no one should ever have to choose between clinical excellence and faith. As Clinic Director, she brings that commitment into every session, every supervision, and every decision at this practice.
She is also a published author and a sought‑after speaker on faith, family, and psychological wellbeing.

Education & Training

• PhD in Psychology — Walden University, USA
• Diploma in Child & Youth Care Counselling — Mount Royal University
  
• M.Phil. in Psychology — Government College University
  
• MSc in Psychology — Government College University
  
• EMDR Training (2024)
  
• ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
  
• Extensive training in standardized psychological assessment tools (MMPI, MBTI, OCEAN, PTSD scales, BDI‑II, GAD, 16PF, psychopathy assessments)
  

Professional Registration & Memberships

• Registered Psychologist (PhD level) — College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
  
• Registered Psychologist (PhD level) — Alberta College of Psychologists
  
• Member — American Psychological Association (APA)
  
• Member — Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  
• Member — Child & Youth Care Association of Alberta

Modalities & Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  
• Narrative Therapy
  
• Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
  
• Art Therapy
  
• Play Therapy
  
• Trauma‑informed therapy
  
• EMDR‑informed approaches
  
• Integrative, evidence‑based assessment and treatment planning
  

Areas of Focus

• Trauma and PTSD
  
• Depression, anxiety, and stress‑related disorders
  
• OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders
  
• Social anxiety and paranoia
  
• Schizophrenia spectrum concerns
  
• Parenting, family conflict, and caregiver support
  
• Couple Counselling
  
• Relationship and couples concerns
  
• Military, veteran, RCMP, police, and correctional staff mental health
  
• Return‑to‑work and functional capacity assessments
  
• Hoarding, pain management, and emotional regulation
  
• Youth, adolescent, adult, and older‑adult mental health
  

Languages

English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi

About Dr. Riffat

Dr. Riffat Ali is a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence‑based therapy across diverse populations. She has worked extensively with adults, youth, families, and specialized groups including military members, veterans, RCMP, police, and correctional staff. Her work integrates clinical precision with compassionate, culturally responsive care, supported by a strong background in research, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Education & Training

• MACP — Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
  
• MBA (Marketing)
  
• Trauma Certification
  
• ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
  
• Gottman Level 1 — Couples Therapy
  

Modalities Used

• Psychodynamic therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Narrative therapy
  

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Postpartum and maternal mental health
  
• Trauma
  
• Anger management
  
• Relationship and communication difficulties
  

Languages

English, Urdu, Hindi

About Qudsia

Qudsia’s work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: you are already the expert on your own life. Her role is to create the space where your own wisdom can surface — and where healing can take root.
She supports individuals navigating emotional overwhelm, identity challenges, and relational stress, offering a therapeutic environment that is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful.
All sessions are conducted under professional supervision as part of the Aysh Clinics clinical team.

Education & Training

• BSc Honours — Neuroscience & Mental Health (in progress)
• Extensive youth‑support and special‑needs experience across community programs
• Training in behavior support, emotional regulation, and adaptive communication
• Leadership development through Youth Girls Leadership Council
• Ongoing professional development in neurodiversity‑affirming care

Modalities & Approaches

• Neurodiversity‑affirming behavior coaching
• Strength‑based, developmentally informed strategies
• Emotional regulation and coping‑skills support
• Adaptive communication and social‑skills development
• Family and caregiver collaboration
• Structured routine‑building and executive‑function support
  

Areas of Focus

• Support for children, teens, and adults with diverse needs
• Emotional and behavioral regulation
• Executive functioning and daily‑living skills
• Social communication and confidence‑building
• Learning‑style–based academic support
• Family guidance and consistency planning
  

Languages

English, Urdu and Hindi

About Maryum
Maryum is a compassionate and steady presence on the Aysh Clinics team, supporting neurodiverse individuals and those with special needs through a warm, structured, and strengths‑based approach. With a background in neuroscience and years of hands‑on experience working with children and youth in camps, tutoring, leadership programs, and community settings, she brings both scientific understanding and practical skill to her work.

Her experience supporting diverse learning profiles allows her to tailor strategies that help clients navigate routines, transitions, emotional expression, and social engagement. Maryum works closely with families to create supportive environments that promote growth, independence, and confidence.

As she continues her studies in Neuroscience and Mental Health, Maryum integrates emerging research with compassionate, culturally grounded care—making her a valued support for clients across developmental stages and abilities.

Education & Training

• BA in Psychology (Concentration in Cognition)
  
• Graduate Certificate — Autism & Behavioural Science
  
• Therapist Training Program — Portia Learning Centre
  
• MA in Counselling Psychology (in progress)
  
• Islamic Psychology training (in progress)

Modalities & Approaches

• Autism‑informed coaching
  
• Behavioural and cognitive‑developmental strategies
  
• Strength‑based, neurodiversity‑affirming support
  
• Family and caregiver guidance
  
• Psychoeducation for neurodivergent individuals and their support systems
  

Areas of Focus

• Autism support across the lifespan
  
• Neurodivergence and identity
  
• Emotional regulation
  
• Executive functioning
  
• Social communication
  
• Family support and advocacy
  

Languages

English

About Sufia

Sufia is a passionate advocate for mental health and neurodivergence, bringing specialized expertise in autism support to the Aysh Clinics team. Her work is rooted in dignity, compassion, and a strength‑based understanding of neurodiversity.
With a background in cognition, formal training in Autism and Behavioural Science, and hands‑on experience through the Portia Learning Centre, she supports neurodivergent individuals and their families with care that is informed, practical, and deeply human.
As she completes her graduate studies in Counselling Psychology and Islamic Psychology, Sufia brings both clinical grounding and genuine community presence to her work.

• Bachelor’s in Community Resource Management
• Master’s in Mass Communications (Sp.Public Relations & Corporate Communications)
• Taleem-ul-Quran

• Administrative operations
• Marketing communications
• Corporate and cross‑continental organizational experience
• Systems and process management
• Client‑facing and internal communications

• Clinic operations and workflow management
• Scheduling and client communications
• Documentation and digital systems
• Practice infrastructure and team support
• Quality assurance and client experience

English, Urdu and Hindi

Nida is the operational heart of Aysh Clinics. She oversees the systems, processes, and behind‑the‑scenes infrastructure that allow every clinician to focus entirely on their clients — from scheduling and communications to documentation, digital presence, and practice operations.
Her career has spanned three continents across administrative, marketing, and corporate environments, giving her a uniquely global and adaptable approach to organizational leadership.
What she brings to this role goes beyond expertise: Nida works with quiet dedication, honest attention to detail, and a genuine investment in the mission of Aysh Clinics. If something matters to the client experience, it matters to her.

Professional Background

• Client scheduling and support
  
• Payment processing and administrative coordination
  
• Front‑desk and first‑contact communication
  
• Practice operations and workflow support
  
• High‑touch client experience management
  

Areas of Focus

• Appointment coordination
  
• Client onboarding and inquiries
  
• Payment and billing support
  
• Administrative systems and clinic flow
  
• Ensuring a calm, respectful client experience
  

Languages

English, Urdu

About Tania

Tania is often the first voice you hear at Aysh Clinics, and she sets the tone from that very first interaction. She supports clients day‑to‑day with scheduling, payments, and questions — ensuring that every touchpoint with our practice feels smooth, respectful, and unhurried.
Behind the scenes, she keeps administrative operations running to the same high standards we maintain clinically. She understands that for many clients, reaching out is already an act of courage — and she holds that with care.