Dr. Anni Hine Moana , ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for support and meets each person with warmth, respect, and care. She creates a calm space where people can pause, breathe, and begin to explore what is happening in their lives without fear of judgment. She holds ACA, a professional counselling credential, and brings 17 years of experience to her work.

Her approach to counselling is gentle and collaborative, grounded in person-centred and narrative influences. She listens closely to the stories clients bring and explores how those stories have been shaped by relationships, culture, or painful events. By separating problems from identity, she helps people re-author their experiences in ways that highlight strengths, values, and future hopes. Many find this approach empowering because it supports a more positive sense of self rather than focusing only on symptoms.

Dr. Moana has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and difficulties related to alcohol, other drug use, and gambling. She also supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a space to be heard. Her practice is informed by trauma-aware and culturally sensitive perspectives, and she aims to find a pace and style of counselling that suits 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 real-world practice. She views counselling not as a process of being fixed but as an opportunity to be truly heard, discover new perspectives, and create room for change. She warmly invites people to take the first step even if they do not have everything worked out, and to explore together what healing and growth might look like.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. Anni Hine Moana draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to tailor support to each person. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own solutions - it is helpful for building self-trust and exploring personal values. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people notice and work with core emotions to improve relationships and resolve patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Moana works collaboratively to determine what fits best based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She combines elements from different approaches when appropriate so the work reflects each individual’s story and priorities.

Online therapy with Dr. Moana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. These options provide flexibility of time and location, allowing people to access ongoing support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.