Durre Shahwar, AASW

Durre Shahwar is a therapist based in Australia who holds the AASW credential, the accreditation for social workers in Australia, and brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. She has supported people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of mood and adjustment difficulties.

Durre works from a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert in their own life story. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered principles, and mindfulness techniques to tailor support to individual needs. She also attends to issues such as attachment difficulties, postpartum depression, multicultural and immigration concerns, and caregiver stress.

Starting therapy can require courage, and Durre aims to make the initial step approachable and collaborative. Prospective clients in Australia can expect a respectful, goal-focused process that centers personal values and practical strategies to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and build resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Durre frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying actions that align with personal values. This approach can help with chronic stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance limits meaningful living.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another core method in her practice. It focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills.

Client-Centered Therapy informs her collaborative stance by prioritizing empathic listening and supporting clients to set the pace and goals of therapy, which can be especially helpful for relationship, attachment, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Durre works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing connections with licensed professionals across different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access support from familiar surroundings.