Counsellor profile
Dr. William Abur, AASW
AASW social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting difficulties
- CBT and ACT methods
About William
Dr William Abur is an AASW social worker with 20 years of experience in Australia. He works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, low self‑esteem, career questions and the practical challenges of ADHD and compassion fatigue.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations aim to identify what is most difficult right now and what can be changed. He uses clear techniques to help people manage distressing thoughts and to rebuild steady routines that reduce daily strain.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with unhelpful thinking and values-based action. He also uses client-centred listening and elements of Emotionally-Focused and Existential work when clients want to look at relationships or meaning in life.
Many people come for help with family and parenting concerns such as blended family adjustments, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care questions, or conflict between relatives. He does not run family or couples sessions unless stated elsewhere; his work helps individuals address family-related problems in their own life.
Sessions are practical and paced to suit busy lives. William aims to help clients set modest goals, try small changes, and review what works. He asks about the day-to-day pressures that make parenting and household life harder, and he helps people find clearer ways to manage them.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, and to choose actions that reflect what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and parenting stress where values and day-to-day choices are important.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking, improve sleep and reduce anxiety symptoms through step-by-step changes.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and building a trusting conversation so people can explore emotional concerns at their own pace. That approach supports work around self-esteem, grief and relationship questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. That choice can be reviewed as progress is made, and different techniques can be combined as needed.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions are more regular. They are intended to help people maintain progress while balancing parenting and household responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain, plus parenting and family-related issues.
How would he describe his style in sessions?
He offers straightforward, focused sessions that identify immediate problems and practical steps to reduce daily strain.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.