Counsellor profile
Dr. William Abur, AASW
Australia
Dr William Abur - AASW mental health social worker, codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- AASW
- Registration
- AASW, Australia / 498661
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
About
- Codependency concerns
- ACT and CBT methods
- Goal focused work
About William
Dr William Abur is an AASW mental health social worker with 20 years' experience working in Australia. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, parenting pressures and codependency concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, career stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
William keeps language straightforward in sessions. He listens without judgement and helps people talk through what keeps showing up for them. He focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings to test what helps and what does not.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take actions that matter despite difficult feelings. Client-Centred principles guide a respectful, person-focused way of working.
People who come because they keep putting others first often focus on boundaries, communication problems, abandonment fears and control issues. William offers coaching-style work alongside therapy to set and track achievable goals. Sessions aim to make problems clearer and give manageable tools for everyday life.
He has worked across clinical and community settings and brings two decades of practical experience. Sessions are conducted in English in Australia. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when hard feelings are present. This approach suits people who want to stop being driven only by fear or habit and start doing more of what they care about.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes. It is practical work that often includes short exercises and home practise to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood.
Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own perspective, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify thoughts and goals. It supports people who need a steady, respectful process for making sense of their relationships and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their aims, preferences and day-to-day life. That may mean combining ACT, CBT and client-centred ways of working depending on what the person needs.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists commonly adjust session length or homework to suit someone juggling work, family or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does he help with people-pleasing and people who put others first?
Yes. He works with patterns like people-pleasing, trouble saying no and losing yourself in relationships, and focuses on practical steps to change them.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach that mixes talking and practical exercises. Expect goal-setting and tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in Australia in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW mental health social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.