Dr. William Abur, AASW

Dr. William Abur works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He helps with trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, career questions and ADHD. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue and major life changes, including adoption and foster care concerns.

William uses straightforward, practical conversations. He creates a calm space where people can talk about what’s going on without feeling judged. He helps clients set small goals and take realistic steps toward change.

With 20 years’ experience and AASW accreditation he draws on a mix of therapies to suit each person. That might mean focusing on thoughts and behaviours, exploring feelings in relationships, or working on values and meaning. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the client needs.

People often come with a single problem that affects other parts of life. William looks at how stress, sleep, mood and habits connect. He helps people learn skills to manage emotions, improve communication and rebuild daily routines.

He frames therapy as a practical partnership. The work may include setting clear goals, developing coping strategies and checking progress over time. This approach aims to make everyday tasks feel more manageable and to open up options for the future.

Approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It suits people dealing with anxiety, low mood or big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Client‑Centered Therapy emphasises listening and understanding; the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful for building self‑esteem and working through relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. Together you can try methods and adjust the focus if something does not feel like a good fit.

The biography does not list specific online or phone formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life - it often makes it easier to schedule shorter check‑ins, avoid travel time and maintain continuity during relocations or work changes. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises and feedback for remote sessions so the work remains practical and goal‑focused.