Meet Damien
Coach, Mediator & Mindfulness Teacher
I’m a coach, mediator, and mindfulness teacher passionate about guiding people toward greater clarity, compassion, and connection. With training in Mindfulness‑Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from UC San Diego, Mindful Self‑Compassion (MSC) from the Center for Mindful Self‑Compassion (including a specialised program for teens through Karen Bluth), and Mindfulness in the Workplace from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, I bring evidence‑based practices into every session. Additionally I’ve studied Mindfulness‑based Habit Change under Judson Brewer and Mindscience, as well as Mindfulness for Kids via the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK).
My coaching approach is person-centred, and incorporates elements of needs-based coaching, executive coaching, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have conducted over 100 hours of coaching and attended training with the Needs-based Coaching Institute, The Dulwich Centre and the University of East London (Masters program in coaching psychology). I also offer coaching using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a single and focussed approach for those with an interest in learning and deepening their engagement with NVC.
My mediation approach is relational and connection focussed, drawing on many of the same coaching influences above, together with NVC. The mediation however does not require any specific understanding of or interest in NVC.
I’m proud to have delivered transformative mindfulness and compassion training for over 150 individuals in 1x1 or group programs, as well as for organizations like MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore), Wavemaker, and Xaxis. In addition to paid programs, I offer free community events designed to make mindfulness, self‑compassion, and compassionate communication accessible to all.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth, a culture of connection in your organisation, or conflict resolution that restores trust and connection, I’m here to support you on that journey.
You can get in with me touch via email, phone or SMS
Email: damien@thebamboocollective.com.au
Phone: 0416 549 730
