Ayesha Ahmad (Artist)
About Ayesha Ahmad (Artist)
Ayesha Ahmad is a community support worker and artist based in London, with over 30 years of experience in art and education. She employs a person-centred approach in her therapeutic work with diverse groups, including the elderly and children, and has developed specialized programs for ethnic minorities.
Work at Mind
Ayesha Ahmad has served as a Community Support Worker at Mind since 2019, contributing to mental health support in the London Borough of Redbridge. In this role, she employs a Person-Centred and Existential Approach to work therapeutically with groups of adults, including the elderly. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing programs that address the unique needs of her clients, ensuring a supportive environment for mental health improvement.
Education and Expertise
Ayesha Ahmad has a diverse educational background in counselling and the arts. She achieved an ABC AWARDS Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) from Sakoon Counselling, studying from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she holds NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Support Learning and Teaching in Schools from Aspire to Learn. Ayesha has also completed CPCAB Levels 2 & 3 in Islamic Counselling and Art Psychotherapy. Her foundational education includes A Levels in Art & Design, Design Technology, and English Language from SIR GEORGE MONOUX COLLEGE.
Background
Ayesha Ahmad's professional journey began in 1993 when she started her career as an artist. She has worked as a self-employed artist for over 31 years in London, focusing on various artistic mediums. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she has been involved in education, providing art and English language tuition since 2005. Ayesha has also gained experience in counselling, having worked at Place2Be as a Counsellor on Placement from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Ayesha Ahmad has developed tailor-made therapeutic tools and programs specifically designed for ethnic minorities, showcasing her commitment to inclusivity in her practice. She incorporates creative writing, art appreciation, and basic cooking skills into workshops for small groups of children. Ayesha also hosts art workshops that explore various mediums, including tesserae mosaics, gilding, and plasterwork, demonstrating her versatility as both an artist and educator.