Damien Southam

Therapist. Consultant. Educator.

I’m a therapist, educator, and consultant working across trauma, neurodivergence, and systems of care.

I am also a founder of Reflex Response Services, where I lead strategy and service design for community-based trauma support. My practice is shaped by years of supporting individuals, teams, and organisations through complex change and recovery.

My work brings together lived experience, clinical training, and a deep commitment to creating spaces where people can show up fully, whether that’s in a counselling room, a workplace, or a wider community.
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Steady. Reflective. Relational.

I work at the intersection of trauma, neurodivergence, and systems. Whether I’m supporting an individual or guiding a team, my focus is the same: creating space for honesty, care, and meaningful change. My approach is steady and collaborative, shaped by curiosity and a deep respect for how people make sense of their experiences.

Trauma and Recovery

I support people making sense of trauma and finding steadier ways to live in their bodies, their relationships, and the world.
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Neurodivergent Wellbeing

I work with neurodivergent folks to explore identity, reduce overwhelm, and honour the ways their brains and bodies move through the world. 
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Organisational Consulting

I help workplaces and teams become more trauma-aware, more neuroinclusive, and more human in how they care for people.
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Speaking and Education

I speak and teach on trauma, neurodivergence, and care, offering clarity, nuance, and a steady voice in complex spaces.
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A steady place to land

I offer therapy for people experiencing trauma, burnout, neurodivergence, and the impact of long-term stress. 
Sessions are shaped by what you bring, not by a fixed model or checklist. I offer a steady presence, a space to slow down, and support that honours your pace, your context, and your way of making sense of things.
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Support that suits your unique mind

I work with neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, autism, or both, who are looking to understand themselves more fully and build lives that feel more aligned.
This work often includes unmasking, navigating burnout, exploring identity, and creating systems of care that actually work for you.
Together, we map out what’s getting in the way and develop practices that honour your rhythms, needs, and ways of thinking.
 

Care that scales

I offer consulting for organisations looking to embed trauma-aware and neuroinclusive practices into their culture, policies, and day-to-day work.

This might mean reviewing systems of support, guiding teams through change, or creating space for reflective conversations about harm and care.

My focus is on practical, relational approaches that meet the realities of your workplace and help build environments where people can do their work without leaving themselves at the door.
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Speaking with care and clarity

I speak and teach on trauma, neurodivergence, and systems of care, offering nuance, clarity, and a steady voice in complex spaces.

Whether it’s a keynote, panel, or community workshop, my focus is on creating space for reflection, honesty, and learning that sticks.

I bring both professional insight and lived experience, tailoring each talk to the needs of the people in the room.

Latest Insights

I write about trauma, neurodivergence, and care, often at the points where personal experience meets systems, language, and practice.

I am based in Newcastle, NSW.

Get in Touch

My services are provided through Reflex Response Services and can be booked over at reflex.org.au

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