Dr. Anni Hine Moana, ACA

Dr. Anni Hine Moana welcomes people with warmth, respect and a steady presence, acknowledging the courage it takes to reach out for support. She adopts a collaborative, person-centred style that treats each client as the expert in their own life, listening closely to the stories they bring and exploring how experiences, relationships, culture and past hurts have shaped those narratives.

Working with a narrative lens, she helps clients separate problems from identity and re-author their stories to emphasise strengths, values and hopes for the future. That process can be especially helpful for people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and difficulties related to alcohol or other drug use and gambling, as well as for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or simply need a space to be heard. Her practice is guided by person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive principles 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 remaining connected to current research and real-world practice. She holds the ACA credential, indicating formal training and professional recognition in counselling. Dr. Moana emphasises that counselling is not about being fixed but about being truly heard, discovering new perspectives and creating room for change - whether that means letting go of old burdens, reconnecting with what matters, or finding ways to get through a challenging season. She invites people to take the first step when they are ready to begin.