Dr. Anni Hine Moana , ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana recognises that reaching out for support can feel like a significant step and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin. She offers a warm, respectful presence and works alongside people with care and attention, creating space to slow down, breathe, and explore what is happening in their lives without judgment.

Her practice is collaborative and gentle, grounded in person-centred and narrative approaches. She listens closely to the stories people bring and helps them examine how those stories have been shaped by relationships, culture, and past experiences. Working together, she supports people to separate the problems they face from their sense of self and to re-author their stories in ways that highlight strengths, values, and hopes for the future.

Over 17 years she has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and concerns related to alcohol, other drug use, and gambling. She also works with those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need a space to be heard. Her practice is informed by trauma-aware and culturally sensitive perspectives so counselling can proceed at a pace and in a style that feels right for each person.

Alongside clinical work, she teaches in the Master of Addictive Behaviours at a major university, mentoring the next generation of counsellors and staying connected to current research and practice. She holds an ACA credential, a professional counselling credential, which complements her clinical and teaching experience.

She invites anyone considering counselling to take the first step even if they do not have everything figured out. With a willingness to begin, she will work collaboratively to explore what healing, growth, and new possibilities might look like.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Anni Hine Moana uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, non-directive environment where people are treated as experts in their own lives - this approach helps with building self-understanding, confidence, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reorganising emotional responses within relationships, which can be helpful for relational difficulty, attachment concerns, and patterns of emotional avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Moana works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so the therapy fits the individual and the presenting issues.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping people maintain momentum in therapy while balancing work, family, and other commitments.