Dr. Anni Hine Moana, ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana welcomes people who are taking the sometimes-difficult step of seeking support and meets them with warmth, respect, and steady attention. She offers a calm space where clients can slow down, breathe, and explore what is happening in their lives without fear of judgment. Her work is collaborative and gentle - she listens for the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, and treats those stories as key material for change.

Her practice draws on person-centered and narrative ways of working, helping people to notice how experiences, culture, relationships, or painful events have shaped their sense of self. By separating problems from identity and re-authoring personal narratives, she supports clients to bring forward strengths, values, and hopes that can guide change. This approach is often experienced as empowering and practical, opening new perspectives and ways to move through difficult moments.

Dr. Moana has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and difficulties related to alcohol, other drug use, and gambling. She also works with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a compassionate space to be heard. Her practice is informed by trauma-aware and culturally sensitive principles, with a focus on finding a pace and counselling style that suits each person.

Alongside clinical work, she teaches in a Master of Addictive Behaviours program at a major university, mentoring emerging counsellors and staying connected to current research and practice. Her clinical approaches include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). She holds ACA, a professional counselling credential, and integrates her teaching and community experience into a grounded, evidence-informed practice.

For Dr. Moana, counselling is not about being fixed but about being heard, discovering new perspectives, and creating space for change - whether that means letting go of old burdens, reconnecting with what matters, or finding ways to manage a difficult season. She invites people to take the first step whenever they feel ready, and to begin exploring what healing and growth might look like in their lives.