About William
Dr. William Abur helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what is worrying them and begin to make small changes.
William is an AASW social worker with 20 years working in mental health. He supports people dealing with grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, burnout and compassion fatigue. He also works with those facing life changes, career stress, ADHD and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
How William works
His approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. He draws on methods that help people notice their thinking, manage upsetting feelings and strengthen important relationships.
William pays attention to attachment and relational patterns, and to issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, or blended family challenges. He is experienced at working with dissociation, disruptive mood presentations and personality difficulties that affect day-to-day life. Clients can expect straightforward talk, reflective listening and tools to use in everyday moments.
He aims to help people build confidence and find workable ways to cope when life feels overwhelming. If someone is ready to start, they are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their timetable.
William lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What William works with
The areas below are the ones William selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes because it encourages gradual action even when feelings are difficult.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleeping difficulties.
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the client's view and aims to create a warm, accepting space where people can explore concerns at their own pace. This approach supports building self-esteem and stronger decision-making.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest approaches that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is good for full conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible while keeping the focus on useful strategies and real-life progress.
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