Damian Mitchelmore

Damian Mitchelmore is a trainee integrative counsellor studying towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. He is a BACP registered student member and supports clients both online and in person through his NHS counselling work. Damian’s integrative approach draws on person-centred and solution-focused perspectives, allowing him to adapt therapy to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and goals. He works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, body image concerns, disordered eating, and challenges associated with life transitions. Damian is committed to providing a confidential, supportive, and empowering space where clients feel heard, understood, and able to explore their experiences at their own pace.

Damian’s approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth and positive change. He believes that therapy is most effective when it recognises the whole person, including their thoughts, emotions, relationships, history, and values. Drawing on person-centred principles, Damian places emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel accepted without judgement. Through solution-focused techniques, he supports clients in identifying existing strengths, recognising resources, and exploring practical steps towards the changes they want to make. Damian works alongside clients rather than seeking to provide quick fixes, helping them reconnect with their own abilities, develop resilience, and create a stronger sense of hope and direction. His aim is to support clients in understanding themselves more fully and making meaningful changes that feel realistic and sustainable.

Before training as a counsellor, Damian developed over 25 years’ experience working as a teacher, headteacher, and professional coach. Throughout his career, he supported individuals and groups through periods of learning, challenge, transition, and personal development, developing a deep understanding of relationships, motivation, and change. This experience has shaped his ability to listen carefully, recognise individual strengths, and support people in overcoming obstacles while building confidence in their own abilities. Damian brings this perspective into his counselling work, with a particular interest in supporting clients navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, self-image concerns, and periods of uncertainty or change. He offers a calm, compassionate, and encouraging therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can reflect, grow, and move towards greater self-awareness and wellbeing.