About

Damian Laidler is a counsellor based in Australia who brings seven years of clinical experience to his practice. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling from ACAP University College and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, which guides his commitment to professional and ethical standards.

He has completed specialised training with the Mental Health Academy, earning a Certified Professional ADHC-CSP credential with a focus on aged care and disability mental health counselling, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) qualification, and digital credentials in Counselling Trauma, Applied Psychology, and Trauma Prevention. These qualifications support his delivery of tailored, evidence-based interventions aligned with each person’s needs.

Damian works with concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT-related matters, family and parenting issues, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He identifies as a gay male counsellor and brings an older perspective to his work.

His approach is trauma-informed and centred on creating a calm, non-judgmental environment that promotes safety, building a reliable partnership based on consistency and respect, and offering practical tools and choices that help clients feel empowered in their recovery and personal growth.

Location:
Australia, Australia
Years Experience:
7
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Anger, Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Veterans
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: ACA #3837 exp 2026-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

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How much experience does Damian Laidler have?

Damian Laidler has seven years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Damian Laidler provide therapy?

Damian Laidler provides therapy in English.

Where is Damian Laidler located?

Damian Laidler is located in Australia.

How can I work with Damian Laidler as my therapist?

You can work with Damian Laidler by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.

How much does therapy with Damian Laidler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Damian Laidler. Depending on his availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.