Ayesha Masud Chaudhry

Where I come from shapes how I show up

I'm a non-binary, queer Muslim immigrant from Pakistan, and I've called Canada home since I was six years old. My work is deeply rooted in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive care, with a strong commitment to equity, accessibility, and collective healing.

As the founder of Zameen Counselling, I've built a virtual practice serving clients across Canada. At its core, Zameen is about creating care that is not only clinically effective, but also safe, affirming, and accessible — especially for those who have historically been underserved by traditional mental health systems. This includes offering sliding scale options and intentionally designing systems that prioritize client dignity, privacy, and continuity of care.

My clinical work is shaped by experience across community health, crisis response, and psychotherapy settings. My most recent role involved providing trauma-informed therapy with refugee clients in a primary care environment. I have previously held roles supporting youth experiencing homelessness, survivors of gender-based violence, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Across these spaces, I've worked alongside interdisciplinary teams to support complex needs with care, collaboration, and respect.