Ailey is a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Masters of Counselling Psychology. She is a graduate of Harvard Medical Schools Masters Certificate program in Global Mental Health: Trauma Recovery. She is enrolled in a joint Master of Arts and Doctorate in Depth Psychology with Emphasis in Somatic Studies program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She holds two Honours Bachelor Degrees in the fields of Women’s Studies, Communication and Psychology from the University of Ottawa (Université d'Ottawa). She has completed the requirements to be both a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist. Her education and life experience lead to a specialized clinical focus on sexual trauma integration, embodiment, and female sexuality.
Jolie is the author of 'My Body, My Story' and founder of 'Our Bodies, Our Stories'. A non-profit that supports survivors of sexual exploitation and violence in Canada.