Yemisi (Misi) Ajayi
Counselling Therapist / Certified Canadian Counsellor
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds and at all stages of life. My experience includes supporting clients in addiction recovery centres—young men aged 18 to 28, as well as women navigating mental health challenges during recovery. These experiences shaped the way I practice today: with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a trauma-informed perspective.
I’ve chosen to specialize in addiction counselling because I don’t see addiction as a choice or a weakness. I see it as a response to pain and disconnection. As Dr. Gabor Maté says, “The question is not why the addiction, but why the pain?”This perspective guides the way I support clients—helping them uncover the story behind their struggles and find their way toward healing and hope.
I’m fluent in both English and Yoruba, and I welcome individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or just need someone to talk to, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you, one step at a time, on your cherished path to healing.
Area of Expertise
Anxiety
Trauma
Grief
Burnout
Relationship
Addiction
My Approach
When you work with me, my focus is on you—your story, your pace, and your goals. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, respected, and supported, so I try to create that kind of space.
I use a mix of different approaches depending on what feels right for you, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). These are just tools—but the real work is about helping you feel understood, building resilience, and supporting you in creating the changes you want in your life.
Whether you’re going through anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship struggles, or recovery, my role is to walk with you and remind you that you don’t have to go through it alone.