Hoda Hannaway

Hoda Hannaway is an AASW social worker and counsellor with ten years of experience in mental health and relationship support. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression while guiding couples through communication and trust issues. Her tone is practical and calm, aimed at people who want straightforward help for everyday problems.

Hoda uses strengths-based work to spot what already helps, then builds on those abilities. She also takes a person-centred approach so sessions follow each client’s goals and pace. Evidence-based techniques from attachment theory and trauma-aware care inform how she supports change.

Her background includes managing family mental health services and running parenting workshops. She has provided crisis support across diverse communities and helped people through life transitions and relationship breakdowns. Practical tools and clear communication skills are a consistent part of her work.

In sessions she aims to help clients rebuild connection, improve communication and manage the pressures of parenting and caregiving. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, body image concerns and complex relationship patterns. Hoda keeps the room non-judgemental and focuses on useful steps people can try between meetings.

People who choose Hoda usually want a collaborative, goal-focused approach that still feels warm. She encourages small, steady changes and helps with planning what to do next after each session.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Hoda draws on person-centred work and strengths-based strategies to make online sessions feel focused and practical. Person-centred methods prioritise each person’s goals and pace, helping shape conversations around what matters most. Strengths-based work looks for existing coping skills and builds them into everyday plans.

She also uses evidence-informed ideas from attachment theory to address trust and connection issues, and trauma-aware ways of working to keep the conversation steady when difficult memories or strong emotions appear. These approaches help with relationship strain, anxiety and life transitions by offering clear steps and safety in pacing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Hoda will work with clients to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as therapy proceeds. She aims to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented while checking in about what is working.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around parenting or work commitments, and can allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Confirm the session formats offered before booking to match arrangements to your routine.