Leib 'Liam' Goldman, AASW
Narrative-informed social worker focusing on practical change
Details
| Name | Leib 'Liam' Goldman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Leib
Leib 'Liam' Goldman is an AASW-accredited social worker who works from a narrative-focused stance. He centres conversations on each person's story and helps them make sense of difficult experiences. Liam aims to create a calm, approachable space where people feel heard and respected.
He draws on three years of practical experience in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people with anxiety, depression and other serious mental health concerns. He uses everyday language and clear tools so sessions feel straightforward and useful.
Background and approach
Liam combines Narrative Therapy with cognitive and skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. This mix helps people reframe tough memories, build coping skills, and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. He also brings trauma-aware practice into sessions so people can process painful experiences at a steady pace.
Common areas he helps with include stress, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy worries, grief, sleep problems, career strain, ADHD and questions about identity. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, body image, caregiver stress and feelings of emptiness. Liam works collaboratively to set goals that matter to the individual.
Sessions aim to recognise strengths and turn them into practical steps forward. Liam keeps a relaxed tone and sometimes uses humour to ease difficult conversations. He invites people to move at their own pace and focuses on achievable change rather than quick fixes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Leib works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leib among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leib directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leib directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches online that centre your story and skills
Leib combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred elements in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives and rewriting those stories in more helpful ways. ACT focuses on values and small actions, helping people take steps that match what matters to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centred work means sessions are guided by the person’s priorities, with the therapist offering listening, empathy and gentle reflection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Liam treats choosing methods as a collaborative process. He will talk through what you want to achieve, try different tools, and adjust plans to match your goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send notes between sessions and fit support around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practise skills between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Liam commonly help with?
Liam supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also works with issues like self-esteem, grief, intimacy, sleep and career strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a narrative-focused stance paired with clear, practical techniques. Sessions are conversational, trauma-aware and aimed at building useful skills.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Liam has three years of experience in mental health settings, including work with people facing serious mental health challenges. He focuses on steady, practical progress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW-accredited social worker and practices in Australia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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