Valentina Ukich

Psychologist – Integrative and therapeutically-focused care

Valentina is a highly experienced psychologist offering thoughtful and depth-oriented psychological care for adolescents (14 +), adults, couples and families. Her work is designed for people seeking not only symptom relief, but meaningful psychological integration, sustainable functioning and reconnection with self.

With 30 years of experience across community and private practice settings, Valentina provides evidence-based treatment alongside whole-person psychological care.  Her clinical work is grounded and well suited to individuals navigating relationship strain, trauma and identity exploration during significant personal or career change.

Clinical Areas of Focus

Valentina works with a broad range of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety, depression and mood disorders
  • Trauma, grief and loss (including developmental, attachment and war related)
  • Relationship, marital and family concerns
  • Fertility, pregnancy and perinatal mental health
  • Parenting and Intergenerational patterns
  • Work or motor vehicle accidents (workers comp or ICWA)
  • Substance use and dependency concerns
  • Workplace stress, burn out and role overload
  • Work-life balance and stress-related health concerns
  • Peak performance and high-functioning burnout

Therapeutic Philosophy and Approach

Valentina work is integrative and draws on a foundation of evidence-based frameworks including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IP)
  • Solution Focussed Brief Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy/ Attachment based models
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness-based interventions

Coming from a first-generation Australian migrant background, Valentina brings sensitivity to culture, migration, identity and intergenerational narratives. Cultural awareness is actively integrated into therapy to explore beliefs systems, relational styles and personal meaning.

Valentina is fluent in Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian languages.