- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Damilare
Damilare Elijah is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or in health. Many people come to him for help with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
Damilare also supports people managing trauma and abuse and those trying to cope with big life changes. He frames clients as the experts in their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.
In the room he helps people untangle what they value and what gets in the way of acting on those values. Conversations cover coping strategies, communication problems and control issues. He also works on issues such as forgiveness, self-love and social anxiety when these affect daily life.
His style is straightforward and goal-orientated. He encourages small experiments between sessions to test ideas and shift habits. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what changes over weeks.
People who come to Damilare often want clearer direction about purpose and next steps. He helps them break larger problems into manageable pieces. To begin he asks about current challenges, what has helped before, and what realistic steps feel possible now.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions
Two evidence-based approaches he commonly uses are cognitive techniques and coping skills training. Cognitive techniques help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against real situations, which can reduce worry and low mood. Coping skills training focuses on practical tools for stress, sleep, grounding and short-term relief so people can manage day-to-day demands.He also draws on trauma-informed ways of working that emphasise pacing and safety when talking about painful experiences. This involves moving at a tolerable rate and using concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm while processing difficult memories or reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences and what has helped before, then choose methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to current needs rather than applying a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings or skip video when that suits them better, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love and social anxiety.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He treats clients as the expert of their own story and looks for existing strengths to build on. Therapy focuses on practical steps, clearer thinking and small experiments between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience working in Australia supporting people with mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.