Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin, AHPRA

Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin is an AHPRA-registered psychologist with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and depression. She speaks English and Croatian and aims to make therapy approachable for people who feel unsure about starting.

Her work focuses on listening closely to what matters most to each person. Sessions are person-centred and non-judgemental. She uses practical strategies and mindfulness alongside evidence-based therapies to help people cope day to day.

Marijeta has a PhD and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Adelaide. She has worked in both public and private mental health settings and has been involved in academic research and publications. While she has a research background, she emphasises connection and practical help in therapy sessions.

She supports people dealing with issues that often come together, such as chronic illness or disability alongside anxiety, caregiver stress, and isolation. Other areas she addresses include blended family challenges, fertility and infertility-related strain, eating and food-related issues, and communication problems.

Her style is strengths-focused and collaborative. She aims to help people build resilience, improve wellbeing and make lasting decisions that fit their lives. Reaching out can feel hard, and she works to create a welcoming space where clients feel heard and understood.

How her approaches translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression and caregiving strain. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful reactions, useful for stress and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to build calm and reduce reactivity, helpful for chronic stress and burnout.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which combination of ACT, CBT, mindfulness or person-centred techniques fits their goals and daily life. Goals and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Check the therapist's current session options before booking to confirm which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work while managing caregiving or health demands. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can help tailor sessions so they suit a person's routine and practical needs.