Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin, AHPRA

Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin is a psychologist with more than 13 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a PhD and a Master of Psychology from the University of Adelaide and has an endorsement in Health Psychology. She is registered with AHPRA and brings experience from both public and private mental health settings, alongside involvement in academic research and publication, while focusing her professional energy on direct therapeutic work.

Her practice includes work with clients of all ages facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, disability, chronic illness and burnout linked to work-life balance, parenting and life transitions. She welcomes clients of all identifications and orientations and adapts her approach to individual needs.

Her style is person-centred, non-judgemental and strengths-focused, combining evidence-based psychological therapies with mindfulness and practical strategies tailored to each person. She aims to help clients build resilience and coping skills, enhance wellbeing and make lasting, positive changes. Aware that reaching out for support can feel daunting, she strives to create a welcoming environment where people feel heard, understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Online delivery of evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility. It combines practical exercises and values-focused work to support people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns and offers practical strategies for symptom relief and problem solving. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, respect and collaboration, providing a non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for relationship and parenting issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with appropriately qualified or registered professionals offers flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home, during breaks or while managing caregiving and work commitments. This range of options supports consistent contact and makes it easier to maintain progress while fitting therapy into a busy life.