Ayesha Iftikhar is a clinical and counselling psychologist, integrative psychotherapist, researcher and trainer. She has trained counseling and psychotherapy students for several years, and has extensive experience in presenting and customizing workshops for a variety of organizations locally and internationally. She has presented her research at international panels and conferences, such as the British Psychological Society, the Berkley Center at Georgetown University, Princeton University, and the Presencing Institute, amongst others. She is also an active contributor to the facilitator training programme, Nurturing the Fields of Change, run by the Alef Trust UK.

Ayesha has brought IFS to Pakistan by introducing and running successive cohorts of a complete intensive four month training programme, the first and only one of its kind in the region. She has completed IFSCA foundations and advanced training programmes, as well as live masterclass training with lead IFS trainers including Mike Elkin, Bob Falconer, Anne Sinko, Colleen West, and the founder, Richard Schwartz. She is currently working to expand and build a local training and referral network for IFS and transpersonal therapists. Her interests lie in fostering networks of support and engagement within the mental health community.