Oludamilola "Dami" Oladele, AHPRA

Oludamilola "Dami" Oladele is a counsellor practising in Australia who helps people facing addictions, stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports people working through life changes and midlife crisis concerns. Dami speaks English and Yoruba and brings three years of clinical experience to his work.

Dami aims to make sessions feel safe and non-judgemental so people can speak openly about what’s difficult. He focuses on building trust first, then works together with each person to set practical goals. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people notice what matters and what they can try next.

His approach uses a mix of methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He combines those with brief, solution-focused techniques when helpful, and trauma-focused ideas where past experiences are affecting present wellbeing. The work focuses on realistic steps people can take between sessions.

Dami has practised under supervision while developing his independent practice and has experience supporting people with smoking and vaping cessation, communication problems, mood concerns and young adult issues. He describes therapy as a collaboration where the client’s goals guide each session.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and testing small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. It works well for problems like low self-esteem and mood concerns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental relationship where the person’s experience leads the work, which supports trust and open exploration.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and this therapist discusses options with each person. He will collaborate on goals, try approaches that fit the client’s needs, and adjust methods as progress is reviewed.

This profile does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For many people, those practical benefits help maintain consistency and make it easier to try therapeutic tools in daily life.