Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin, AHPRA

Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and depression. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience and works with people facing long-term health challenges, chronic illness and the daily strain those bring. Sessions are offered in English and Croatian by a practitioner registered with AHPRA. Marijeta keeps therapy practical and person-centred. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. She uses everyday language and simple tools so coping strategies fit into busy lives. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening. Mindfulness practices are used when helpful. Treatment focuses on skills people can use outside sessions to manage symptoms and make decisions that suit their lives. She has worked across public and private mental health settings and has been involved in academic research and publication. That background informs an evidence-aware approach while keeping sessions down to earth. People who come for support might be dealing with caregiving stress, chronic pain or disability, relationship issues such as communication or infidelity, parenting strain, fertility challenges, isolation, or eating and dependency concerns. Marijeta aims to help people build resilience, improve wellbeing and make practical changes they can maintain. Reaching out for help can feel hard. Marijeta aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people are heard and supported to move forward with clear, workable steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then act in ways that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic health challenges and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and empathy, helping people find their own solutions and build on their strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then help choose or combine methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

If you are looking at online options, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and make it simpler to access support when managing chronic illness or mobility limits. Appropriately registered professionals can adapt the same therapeutic methods used in face-to-face sessions to an online setting, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what to expect during first contact.