- Person-centred approach
- Evidence-based strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Marijeta
Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin is a psychologist with 13 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges and depression. She works in a calm, respectful way that aims to make it easier to talk about difficult moments and find practical next steps.
She trained at the University of Adelaide and holds a PhD and a Master of Psychology. She is registered with AHPRA and has an endorsement in health psychology. Her background includes work in both public and private mental health settings as well as academic research and publication.
Her approach is person-centred and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on the individual's strengths and what matters most to them. She combines client-centred listening with evidence-based therapies, mindfulness and hands-on strategies tailored to each person's circumstances.
Many people come for help with life transitions, parenting stress, chronic illness or disability, and work-related burnout. She also supports those dealing with autism or Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain, eating concerns, infertility and intimacy problems.
She aims to help people build coping skills, improve wellbeing and make changes that last. The tone in sessions is practical and warm, with space to be heard and to plan manageable steps forward.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It aims to create a supportive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects what matters most to them.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT combines values-based goal setting with practical exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and chronic health concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agree on practical steps to try. That collaboration helps decide whether client-centred listening, ACT exercises or cognitive tools are most useful at each stage.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. The main practical benefit of remote therapy is fitting sessions into busy lives - it can reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule around work or family commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require video if that suits the person better.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Croatian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting difficulties and depression. She also works with a range of related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is person-centred and non-judgemental, with a focus on strengths. Sessions combine listening with practical strategies and mindfulness exercises suited to the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in both public and private mental health settings, along with involvement in academic research and publication.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a PhD and a Master of Psychology and is registered with AHPRA. Her practice is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Croatian.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within Australia.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.