- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Trauma and abuse
About Damilare
Damilare Elijah is an AASW accredited social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, and those coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and concerns around self esteem and confidence.
Damilare starts by listening to what matters most to the client. He treats the person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping.
He uses clear conversation to make sense of difficult feelings and to set small, achievable goals. This can include learning new ways to respond in social situations, practising skills for calmer thinking, or working through past hurts at a manageable pace.
People who come with worries about communication, control, forgiveness, life purpose or self-love will find a direct, straightforward approach. Damilare aims to help people notice change early and apply simple strategies between sessions.
He asks clients to set the pace and keeps things focused on what is useful now. For someone who finds social situations or speaking up hard, sessions concentrate on concrete techniques and short-term actions that can be practised outside the room.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques involve clear, structured steps you can try in and between sessions. For example, cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and practise alternative, calmer ways of thinking; these are useful for worry, social anxiety and repetitive negative thinking. Behavioural techniques focus on gradually facing avoided situations through small, manageable tasks that build confidence and reduce fear. Trauma-informed methods work at a steady pace to process difficult experiences and strengthen coping skills without rushing recollection.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Damilare will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques feel most useful. He checks progress and adjusts the plan based on a person’s goals, pace and how they respond to exercises.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to practise techniques between meetings and to maintain continuity when life gets busy. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. AASW-accredited social workers and other appropriately qualified therapists often use online sessions to help people apply strategies to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
Damilare works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He listens first and treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps, goal-setting and skills that can be practised between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma, self esteem and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.