Meet Ola Majewska
Q&A
Why were you drawn to studying Positive Behaviour Support?
I find that all three fields of my studies and work experience: psychology, counselling, and behaviour support, often overlap and complement each other. Each field strengthens and informs the others. Behaviour support, in particular, has deepened my understanding of how neurodivergent individuals experience, interact with, and respond to the world around them.
What do you enjoy about your work, and what are you interested in or fascinated by?
I truly enjoy working with my clients and can only hope that they learn as much from me as I do from them. I am constantly fascinated by exploring how each person perceives and interacts with the world in their own unique way. Collaborating closely with my clients and their support networks allows me to connect on a deeper level. I aim to think and feel as my clients do, working towards greater understanding so I can support them and their families to the best of my abilities.
What drives you to show up for yourself and your clients in this role?
Advocating for my clients, supporting them to make meaningful changes, and continually expanding my knowledge and experience are what drive me in this role.
What have people said about your approach to this work?
I have been privileged to be described by others as:
Approachable
Understanding
Empowering and making a difference in a client’s life
Respectful and never patronising
Having a good sense of humour
Behaviour Support Practitioner & Registered Counsellor
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My experience has been in counselling and behaviour support, working with both neurodiverse and neurotypical clients from various cultural backgrounds and age groups, including young children, teenagers, adults, and elderly adults. I have supported clients with a range of diagnoses, including but not limited to Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Global Developmental Delay, ODD, Huntington’s Disease, and Wilson’s Disease.
My primary interest lies in the clients themselves. Their sensory profiles, communication styles, and the unique ways they understand and interact with the world around them.
I speak English and Polish.
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Master’s in Psychology - SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Poland, Warsaw.
Diploma in Counselling - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors - Sydney, NSW.
BSP Registration - NDIS.
Counsellor Registration - Australian Counselling Association.
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My approach is person-centred, guided by my clients’ strengths and their own expertise in their lives. I tailor my methods to suit each client’s needs, incorporating elements of ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy when appropriate.