Dr. Anni Hine Moana , ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana welcomes people who are stressed, overwhelmed, or facing big life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what matters. Her style is warm and collaborative, with a focus on practical steps and gentle reflection.

She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions. She also supports those struggling with parenting pressures, relationship worries, work stress and low self-esteem. Women’s issues are a named focus among her practice areas.

Her counselling blends person-centred listening with approaches that look at thoughts, feelings and relationships. Sessions aim to separate problems from identity and to build clearer, more helpful stories about life. That can make difficult feelings easier to manage and open space for change.

Anni has 17 years of clinical experience and also teaches in a Master of Addictive Behaviours program at a university. Teaching and supervision keep her connected to current research and practice while she continues direct counselling work in community settings.

People who come to her often want a steady, non-judgemental presence and a practical way forward. Her sessions balance talking and skill-building so clients can try new ways of coping between meetings. If someone wants a place to be heard and to work toward small, achievable changes, she offers that steady support.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on active listening and creating a respectful space where clients feel heard. It helps people clarify their values and build confidence by exploring their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It involves learning practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to manage anxiety, mood or addictive behaviours.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and name their emotions and the patterns that shape close relationships. It can be useful when people want clearer communication or to repair trust and connection.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, pace and preferences. That might mean trying a skill-based CBT exercise one week and a more exploratory, client-centred conversation the next.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit deeper conversations and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.