Durre Shahwar , AASW

Durre Shahwar is an Australian AASW credentialed practitioner with seven years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a strengths-based outlook, working alongside clients to uncover personal resources and practical steps toward improved wellbeing. The AASW credential indicates recognised professional accreditation in Australia and reflects her training and commitment to ethical practice.

Durre works with a wide range of concerns including attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and postpartum depression. Her practice also addresses multicultural and immigration-related issues, mood disorders, and the complex feelings of guilt and shame that can arise after difficult life events. Fluent in English and Urdu, she aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients are treated as experts on their own lives and are supported to explore values-driven change. Durre honours the courage it takes to begin therapy and focuses on collaborative, practical approaches that align with each personâs goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Durre uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and empowered to explore personal concerns such as relationship or family problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and is often effective for depression, anxiety, and mood-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Durre will work with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor interventions accordingly, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with each personâs priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, those in different regions of Australia, or people who prefer remote options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.