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Damilare Elijah

Damilare Elijah, AASW

Australia 5 years in practice

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AASW social worker - stress and anxiety support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem

About Damilare

AASW social worker with 5 years' experience. Damilare Elijah helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing major life changes and difficulties with motivation and confidence.

Damilare works from the view that clients know their own story and already hold strengths to draw on. In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and aim to make small, manageable changes that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.

He pays attention to how stress and anxiety affect thinking and behaviour, and to the ways past hurt can still shape current choices. When work centres on relationships or communication, he helps people identify patterns and try different approaches. For issues around control, forgiveness or finding life purpose, sessions combine reflection with clear, step-by-step tasks.

Damilare has five years of professional practice in Australia and is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers, the AASW. His background means he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical problem-solving rather than long theoretical explanations.

People considering therapy with him are advised to check the available session formats before booking. The intake process starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting, which helps clarify goals and next steps.

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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address immediate symptoms and practical problems. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps with social anxiety, phobia, and everyday worry by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Another approach centres on understanding how past trauma and abuse can influence current reactions. Work here aims to recognise those patterns and develop new coping strategies for stress and emotional triggers. This kind of work combines reflection with concrete exercises to practise between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they clarify priorities and adapt techniques if something is not fitting well.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera depending on what helps them engage.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and low self-esteem. He also helps people coping with life changes and issues like communication problems and control concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical problem-solving. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working in Australia. That experience informs his practical approach to common concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers, AASW, and practises in Australia.

Which languages are sessions conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries 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 begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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