- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Values-based work
About Marijeta
Dr. Marijeta Kurtin Valjin is a psychologist with 13 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and grief. She works directly with parents and people facing major life transitions, and she includes codependency among her focus areas. She speaks English and Croatian and practises in Australia under AHPRA.
Dr Kurtin Valjin takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach in sessions. She listens first, then helps people set clear, achievable goals. Her work often includes practical strategies that can be used between appointments.
Her clinical toolbox draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and act in line with their values. Mindfulness practices are used to support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
She has a PhD and a Master of Psychology from the University of Adelaide and has worked in both public and private mental health settings. Research and academic publication have been part of her background, but she emphasises face-to-face therapeutic connection as her primary interest.
In sessions she aims to build resilience and coping skills while supporting positive decision-making. The focus is on practical steps, clearer communication and strategies tailored to each person's circumstances.
Many clients come with complex or overlapping concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, parenting pressures, or issues around intimacy and commitment. Dr Kurtin Valjin welcomes people of all identifications and orientations and seeks to create a calm, respectful space for each person to be heard.
How therapy approaches adapt to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can support people struggling with anxiety, depression, and patterns such as codependency by clarifying what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce worry and improve coping in everyday life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day demands and then collaboratively choose or combine methods that fit. That means adjusting the style and techniques to match what each person needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to practise skills in the settings where challenges happen and to bring relevant examples from daily life into the conversation.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Croatian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges and grief, and also works with issues such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The approach is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening, practical strategies and strengths to help people reach their goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working across public and private mental health settings and has been involved in academic research and publication.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She holds a PhD and a Master of Psychology and is registered with AHPRA in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Croatian.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided to people located in Australia.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.