Anna Fleming had an upbringing based on service and being hospitable to others, so her curiosity led her to explore pathways in the helping professions.  A chance opportunity in social work, allowed her to grow her skills and eventually led her to retrain in psychotherapy.  Now fully qualified, Anna practices as a psychotherapist and actively champions Māori mental health and wellbeing.  In this episode, Anna shares highlights from her career journey, as well as her new path as a mum to twin boys.   

Chat highlights:

• Anna talks about her early influences and how how grandparents positively shaped her upbringing
• She explores how her experiences  as a social worker and volunteer phone counsellor lead her to retrain as a psychotherapist.
• She shares her passion for Māori mental health and explains why psychotherapy has long-term benefits for supporting Māori.

PLUS, Anna shares her recommendations for great food experiences too. 

Links and resources:

• Read Anna’s Master’s Dissertation based on Indigenous Māori perspectives: https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/handle/10292/10510
• Learn about Waka Oranga
• Follow Anna’s psychotherapy business:  https://www.facebook.com/annaflemingpsychotherapy
• Follow Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahinehou/

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