Hoda Hannaway

Hoda Hannaway is an AASW social worker with 10 years of clinical experience in mental health and relationship support. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, relationship problems and life changes. Her practice also addresses ageing and geriatric issues, chronic illness and caregiver strain.

Hoda uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear steps and conversations that surface what’s getting in the way. She draws on attachment-informed ideas and solution-focused tools to improve communication and day-to-day coping.

Her background includes running family mental health services, delivering parenting workshops and responding to crises. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach that balances short-term relief with longer-term skill building. People often work on improving how they talk about problems, set boundaries and manage strong emotions.

When relationship difficulties are the main concern, Hoda helps partners rebuild trust and repair communication patterns. She encourages concrete changes - for example, structured check-ins, clearer commitments and realistic next steps - that can be practised between sessions.

For those facing life transitions, she helps clarify priorities and manage the practical impacts of change. Hoda explains options plainly and works collaboratively to develop realistic routines and coping strategies. The result is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Hoda uses evidence-based techniques and attachment-informed ideas in her work. Attachment-informed methods focus on how patterns of relating affect current relationships and communication. They help people notice defensive reactions and practise different ways of connecting with others. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on small, achievable changes and clearer goals. These techniques are useful for stress, relationship problems and coping with life transitions.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Hoda will discuss different methods and test what helps most for the client's priorities. She works with individuals to set practical goals and reviews progress regularly, adjusting methods when needed.

The profile does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people use video, or other formats if those are supported, to practise communication skills together. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt techniques for an online setting so therapy remains focused on real-life changes.