Dawid Kolodziej
Mr Dawid Karol Kolodziej
Phone
0401413634
Mobile
0401413634
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://horizonscc.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Forensic and penitentiary psychology (Equivalent of AQF9 Masters) Counselling/Pedagogy, re-socialisation with career and personal counselling Counselling/ Pedagogy, re-socialisation with social prevention
Languages
Czech,German,Polish,Slovakian
Registration Number
29676
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider, Offers Private Health Rebate
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Dawid Karol Kołodziej is a seasoned Mental Health Specialist, Psychotherapist, and Practice Leader with over 16 years of diverse experience across the mental health and community sectors. His professional journey spans from frontline youth work to advanced psychotherapy and clinical management. Dawid holds a Master’s degree in Psychology (with a Forensic specialty) and has continuously expanded his expertise, including completing a specialized course in Personality Psychology at the University of Oxford (2022).Throughout his career, Dawid has developed deep expertise in family law contexts and complex family casework across multiple jurisdictions. He is highly skilled in conducting comprehensive behavioral screenings and functional assessments. While Dawid does not diagnose clinical conditions such as ASD or ADHD, his extensive background in foundational Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) methodologies and emotional regulation makes him exceptionally effective at managing complex, high-needs cases.As the President of the Psychopedagogical Society and a former director of multiple therapeutic clinics, Dawid brings a wealth of clinical leadership to his practice. Recognised for his innovative approaches, he is a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and a recipient of the prestigious Jan Karski Award.Together with his wife, Aleksandra Górczyńska-Kołodziej—who is also an accomplished Mental Health Counsellor and NDIS provider—Dawid is dedicated to supporting the Australian healthcare and disability sectors. Operating as a collaborative professional team, they deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic growth and capacity-building supports. Their flexible services are available to both private clients and NDIS participants nationwide, offering both face-to-face sessions and nationwide telehealth consultations.
Practice opening hours
Working days, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Issues I can help with
Gender Identity and Intersex issues (undefined), Lesbian & Bisexual issues (undefined), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Childhood or adolescent issues, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability support, Eating disorders, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Gay (undefined), Grief and loss, Indigenous Healing Practice, Life threatening Illness, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postnatal depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Transgender (undefined), Trauma recovery, Veterans and Defence Forces issues, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Art therapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Existential psychotherapy, Family therapy, Gestalt therapy, Guided Imagery and Music Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Play Therapy, Psycho-education, Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, Psychodrama, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Solution-focussed therapy, Systemic therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Dawid K. Kolodziej - Private Private Practice26 River StreetMackayQLD4740