Dr. William Abur, AASW
20 years in practice
Dr William Abur helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems.
License and registration
- AASW
- 498661 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About William
Dr William Abur helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain and work-related burnout. He names practical steps and small shifts clients can try between sessions.
William works in a calm, conversational way. He aims to make sessions easy to follow and down-to-earth. People can expect to talk about what matters most to them and set simple goals to try out in daily life.
Background and approach
He draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice, and on therapies that focus on values and behaviour change. That means sessions often cover how a person wants to live, what gets in the way, and what actions might move them forward. William has around 20 years of professional experience and is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers - AASW.
He has worked with a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue and attachment difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything William lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches William names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and how people want to live. It helps when someone feels stuck, questions direction, or is dealing with big life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on values and committed action. It helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving towards important goals. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person's own pace and perspective guide the work.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals and preferences, and may use ideas from different approaches to suit the situation. That shared planning helps shape what happens in sessions and what to try between meetings.
Online therapy here is offered by appropriately qualified therapists via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone suits lower bandwidth or when being on camera is not wanted, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and messaging helps when people want to write about things in their own time. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and sleep problems, among other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a calm, conversational approach that focuses on values and practical steps. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 20 years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers - AASW and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients attend?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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