Dr. Anni Hine Moana, ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana recognises that reaching out for support can feel like a significant step and honours the courage it takes to begin. She practices with warmth, respect, and a calm, collaborative manner, offering a space where people can slow down, breathe, and explore what is happening in their lives without fear of judgment. Her work is grounded in person-centred and narrative-informed ways of working, listening closely to the stories people tell and helping to separate the problems they face from who they are.

Together with clients she examines how experiences, relationships, culture, and painful events have shaped those stories, and looks for ways to re-author life narratives that highlight strengths, values, and hopes. Many people find this approach empowering because it supports a more positive self-account and creates room for change rather than trying to produce a rapid fix. Her practice is also trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, allowing for a pace and counselling style that feels right for each person.

Dr. Moana has extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions including alcohol and gambling, and those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply in need of being heard. In addition to her 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 while drawing on many years of counselling, supervision, and community health experience. She holds the ACA credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, and invites anyone considering counselling to take the first step - a willingness to begin is all that is needed.

Therapeutic approaches for online healing and growth

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person is treated as the expert in their own life. It supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and helps people clarify values and goals when feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties coping with life changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to the patterns of emotion and connection that shape relationships and attachment. It can help people improve communication, heal from relational wounds, and rebuild trust within families or partnerships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Anni Hine Moana works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client explore options together, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people this range of options makes it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments.