Counsellor profile
Dr. William Abur, AASW
Australia
AASW mental health social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsAASW
- RegistrationAASW, Australia / 498661
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAustralia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Goal focused work
About William
Dr William Abur is an AASW mental health social worker with 20 years of experience in Australia. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation, and anger. He also supports those facing grief, sleep problems, parenting strain and career transitions.
His way of working is direct and practical. He invites people to talk through what is happening and to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, spotting patterns that trigger outbursts or avoidant behaviour, and practising small changes that reduce daily friction.
Dr Abur uses several evidence-informed approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting carried away by them. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when the focus is on improving emotional connection and communication in close relationships.
People can expect straightforward discussion and exercises to try between sessions. He pays attention to practical skills for managing anger, improving sleep and handling work or parenting pressure. Progress is tracked against the goals set together.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and booking steps before they schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without acting on them, and then commit to behaviours that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change mood and behaviour. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centres on understanding emotional responses in relationships and improving communication and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods suit the issue and the person. That collaborative process may include mixing elements from different approaches as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel. They also allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed, or sessions without video if bandwidth is limited. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions, keeping the focus on practical skills you can use day to day.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
He works with people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed among several concerns he treats alongside anxiety and relationship problems.
What is his general style in sessions?
He takes a practical, goal-focused approach that mixes discussion with skills practice. Sessions aim to identify triggers and rehearse alternative responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience helping people with stress, trauma, mood difficulties and interpersonal problems.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is an AASW mental health social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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 unsafe, use the crisis numbers.