Our Trauma-Informed Approach

We believe healing begins with safety, trust, and empowerment. Our trauma-informed practice ensures:

  • Safety: A calm, non-judgmental environment where you feel secure.

  • Trust: A reliable partnership built on consistency and respect.

  • Empowerment: Tools and choices that put you in control of your healing journey.

Whether you’re overcoming past wounds or building resilience for the future, we prioritise your comfort and agency every step of the way.

About Us:

I’m Damian Laidler, a dedicated counsellor with a deep passion for mental health and trauma recovery. I hold a Bachelor’s degree B Counselling from the Australia College of Applied Psychology. I am a proud member of the Australia Counselling Association, ensuring I uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. My expertise is built on extensive specialised training from the Mental Health Academy, Damian is comfortable providing counselling services across the lifespan. His focus on education has led him to develop skills in several modalities, but he prefers person-centred therapy, including: 

  • Certified Professional ADHC-CSP: Focused on aged care and disability mental health counselling.
  • Digital Credential in Counselling Trauma: Specialised skills in trauma therapy.
  • Digital Credential in Applied Psychology: Practical applications of psychological principles.
  • Certified Professional CCATP: Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional certification.
  • Digital Credential in Trauma Prevention: Proactive strategies for trauma care.

These qualifications equip me to offer tailored, evidence-based support that meets your unique needs.