Merima originally came to New Zealand from former Yugoslavia in 1996. She became a Clinical Psychologist after completing PhD in Psychology at Victoria University and PgDipClinicalPsychhology Master Degree Level with Massey University in New Zealand. Merima has been living in Australia since July 2010. From 2011 - 2014, she worked as Discipline Principal of Psychology for the ACT Mental Health, Justice Health & Alcohol and Drug Services. Since 2014 she works exclusively through her private practice: AAG Clinical Psychology Practice. Merima is Primary Supervisor for Colleague Psychologists/Registrars and University Students enrolled in Pg/Doc programme. She has also been appreciated by senior clinicians/Medical Specialist, as a Consultant helping them to better manage the needs of their clients.