- CBT methods
- ACT principles
- Emotion-focused work
About William
Dr. William Abur is an AASW social worker with 20 years of experience in Australia. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those managing sleep problems, career concerns, grief and the effects of ADHD and bipolar mood challenges.
William aims for straightforward conversations. He listens to what is worrying someone and helps them name practical goals. Sessions focus on small steps people can try between meetings. He uses clear techniques rather than jargon so people know what to expect.
His approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance and commitment methods, alongside client-centred and emotionally-focused work. That mix helps with changing unhelpful thoughts, noticing values, and improving how people relate to others. He also brings existential ideas when clients are facing big life questions.
William has worked across community and clinical settings, supporting people through crises and long-term concerns. He has particular experience with caregiving stress, codependency and attachment difficulties. He also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, abandonment and dissociation.
People who see him often want clear tools for coping and steadier day-to-day functioning. He will help set realistic goals and review progress in plain terms. To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching button and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of social situations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down worrying patterns into thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. William will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that make sense for them. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these formats to help people practise skills between sessions and stay focused on achievable steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as grief, sleep problems and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, conversational style focused on clear goals and steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has twenty years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.