John Baranoff

Dr John Baranoff

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I am currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology.

My previous role was as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Team Manager of the Centre of the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, and Titleholder/Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Adelaide. I also held the role of Senior Performance Psychologist with the Australian Institute of Sport for approximately 8 years and as a psychologist wiithin a multi-disciplinary pain team for over 10 years.

I have been involved in teaching, research and clinical supervision, and clinical practice across a range of settings.

I have a wide range of experience in adolescent and adult mental health in both public and private settings. My recent clinic work has focused on the treatment of chronic anxiety and depression, as well as individuals who have anxiety about health. I primarily use a cognitive behavioural framework and I have training in acceptance and commitment therapy, and I am an accredited schema therapist.

In terms of research, I have published work in the area of assessment of schema and the contribution of cognitive-content specificity to cognitive assessment. I have also published a number of studies in the area of acceptance-based interventions for health conditions and chronic pain.

My research interests can be categorised into three broad areas that are described below. I am primarily interested in research that informs clinical practice in psychology and/or projects that address research questions that have, in part, arisen from clinical practice.

 

 Cognitive behavioural therapy for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

I have been involved in research relating to anxiety as well as the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and depressive symptoms, and the role of health anxiety in health-related internet use. I have been involved in the development and implementation of a cognitive behavioural stress management group conducted as part of an RCT with an aim to assess the benefit of adding cognitive behavioural stress management to standard forms of weight loss.

Current student projects relate to obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders and interventions for music performance anxiety.

Persistent Pain

I have conducted a series of studies relating to the assessment of processes of change that may lead to clinically relevant outcomes for people with persistent pain following various forms of cognitive behavioural therapy. I am involved in ongoing projects that relate to the psychological treatment of pelvic pain and opioid misuse in the context of pain treatment.

Sport Injury Rehabilitation

I have been involved in the development of group interventions based on acceptance and commitment therapy for athletes undergoing long term rehabilitation. I am currently involved in research assessing the utility of the fear of avoidance model to explain patterns of behaviour among athletes with post-concussion conditions. 

 

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Lecturer The University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2021 Sessional Academic University of South Australia
    2018 - 2022 Team Manager / Senior Clinical Psychologist SA Health
    2018 - 2021 Sessional Academic Central Queensland University
    2017 - 2018 Acting Team Leader/ Senior Clinical Psychologist SA Health
    2017 - 2018 Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist SA Health
    2017 - 2018 Senior Psychologist Australian Institute of Sport
    2016 - 2016 Team Psychologist/ Australian Cycling Team (Rio Olympics) Australian Institute of Sport
    2015 - 2017 Senior Clinical Psychologist Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
    2014 - 2022 Clinical Senior Lecturer (Title holder) The University of Adelaide
    2011 - 2015 Co-director/Psychologist Evolve Southern Specialist Centre
    2009 - 2016 Senior Psychologist/ Senior Performance Psychologist Australian Institute of Sport
    2005 - ongoing Psychologist/Director, Clinical and Health Psychology / Performance Enhancement for Athletic Performance and Mental Health in Sport John Baranoff & Associates
    2005 - 2006 Clinical Psychologist Child and Adolescent Mental Health
    2004 - 2015 Psychologist Complex Injury Group

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2014 Award Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Psychology Interest Group Award 2014 Australian Psychological Society Australia -

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2017 - 2022 Flinders University Australia Graduate Certificate of Public Health (completed)
    2015 University of Queensland Australia Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
    2007 Australian Society of Hypnosis Australia Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis
    2003 University of Queensland Australia Master of Clinical Psychology
    1999 University of Queensland Australia Bachelor of Science (Honours in Psychology)

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2020 Certified Schema Therapist International Society of Schema Therapy Australia
    2018 Leading Clinicians SA Health -
    2013 Approved Psychology Supervior Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australia
    2010 Endorsement in Sport and Exercise Psychology Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australia
    2009 Endorsement in Health Psychology Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australia
    2008 Endorsement in Clinical Psychology Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australia
    2007 Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis Australian Society of Hypnosis Australia

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2024 Montero, A., Baranoff, J., Adams, R., & Drummond, M. (2024). Self-reported prevalence of sleep and mental health disorders in current and former athletes: a preliminary cross-sectional investigation of help-seeking behaviours. Australian Psychologist, 59(5), 464-473.
    DOI
    2024 Crouch, S. M., Baranoff, J. A., Bunzli, S., Mardon, A. K., & Chalmers, K. J. (2024). I am in Charge, But Not Always in Control: A Qualitative Exploration of Female's Beliefs and Knowledge About Their Pelvic Pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 40(11), 673-683.
    DOI
    2024 Sandery, P., Baranoff, J., & Dorstyn, D. (2024). Third wave interventions for adolescents with mental health disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 34, 13 pages.
    DOI
    2024 Montero, A., Baranoff, J., Adams, R., & Drummond, M. (2024). Athletic retirement: factors contributing to sleep and mental health problems. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 10 pages.
    DOI
    2023 Baranoff, J. A., Clubb, B., Coates, J. M., Elphinston, R. A., Loveday, W., & Connor, J. P. (2023). The contribution of pain catastrophizing, depression and anxiety symptoms among patients with persistent pain and opioid misuse behaviours. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 47(2), 342-347.
    DOI
    2022 Saranapala, D. M. M. K., Baranoff, J., Rushworth, R. L., Westley, I., Collins, K., Burke, A. L. J., . . . Torpy, D. J. (2022). The effect of cognitive behavioral stress management on perceived stress, biological stress markers and weight loss/regain, from a diet-induced weight loss program: A randomized controlled trial. Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology, 10, 1-9.
    DOI Scopus2
    2022 Brooks, T., Sharp, R., Evans, S., Scharfbillig, S., Baranoff, J., & Esterman, A. (2022). Potential Feasibility of an Online Hypnosis Intervention for Women with Persistent Pelvic Pain. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 70(2), 196-207.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2
    2021 Brooks, T., Sharp, R., Evans, S., Baranoff, J., & Esterman, A. (2021). Psychological Interventions for Women with Persistent Pelvic Pain: A Survey of Mental Health Clinicians. J Multidiscip Healthc, 14, 1725-1740.
    DOI Scopus5 WoS1 Europe PMC1
    2021 Elphinston, R. A., Sullivan, M. J. L., Sterling, M., Connor, J. P., Baranoff, J. A., Tan, D., & Day, M. A. (2021). Pain Medication Beliefs Mediate the Relationship Between Pain Catastrophizing and Opioid Prescription Use in Patients With Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. The Journal of Pain, 23(3), 379-389.
    DOI Scopus7 WoS4 Europe PMC1
    2020 De Sousa, S. M. C., Baranoff, J., Rushworth, R. L., Butler, J., Sorbello, J., Vorster, J., . . . Torpy, D. J. (2020). Impulse control disorders in dopamine agonist-treated hyperprolactinemia: prevalence and risk factors.. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 105(3), 108-118.
    DOI Scopus49 WoS24 Europe PMC21
    2020 Brooks, T., Sharp, R., Evans, S., Baranoff, J., & Esterman, A. (2020). Predictors of depression, anxiety and stress indicators in a cohort of women with chronic pelvic pain. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 527-536.
    DOI Scopus20 WoS14 Europe PMC6
    2020 Brooks, T., Sharp, R., Evans, S., Baranoff, J., & Esterman, A. (2020). Corrigendum: Predictors of depression, anxiety and stress indicators in a cohort of women with chronic pelvic pain (A. J Pain Res., (2020), 13, (527–536), 10.2147/JPR.S223177). Journal of Pain Research, 13, 657.
    DOI
    2020 Alderson, K., & Baranoff, J. (2020). The Progressive Goal Attainment Program: A practitioner's perspective of the implementation of the program in an Australian Workers' Compensation setting. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 26(1), 37-42.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2020 Brooks, T., Sharp, R., Evans, S., Baranoff, J., & Esterman, A. (2020). Predictors of psychological outcomes and the effectiveness and experience of psychological interventions for adult women with chronic pelvic pain: A scoping review. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 1081-1102.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC3
    2020 Clarke, L. K., Osborne, M. S., & Baranoff, J. A. (2020). Examining a Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Music Performance Anxiety in Student Vocalists. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 11 pages.
    DOI Scopus24 WoS10 Europe PMC10
    2020 Walton, C. C., Baranoff, J., Gilbert, P., & Kirby, J. (2020). Self-compassion, social rank, and psychological distress in athletes of varying competitive levels. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 50, 101733.
    DOI Scopus50
    2019 Trainor, H., Baranoff, J., Henke, M., & Winefield, H. (2019). Functioning with fibromyalgia: The role of psychological flexibility and general psychological acceptance. Australian Psychologist, 54(3), 214-224.
    DOI Scopus14 WoS10
    2018 Moseley, G. L., Baranoff, J., Rio, E., Stewart, M., Derman, W., & Hainline, B. (2018). Nonpharmacological management of persistent pain in elite athletes: Rationale and recommendations. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 28(5), 472-479.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC3
    2016 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S., Burke, A., & Connor, J. (2016). Changes in Acceptance in a Low-Intensity, Group-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Chronic Pain Intervention. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 23(1), 30-38.
    DOI Scopus19 WoS12 Europe PMC9
    2015 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S. J., & Connor, J. P. (2015). The roles of acceptance and catastrophizing in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18(3), 250-254.
    DOI Scopus38 Europe PMC21
    2014 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S. J., Kapur, D., & Connor, J. P. (2014). Validation of the chronic pain acceptance questionnaire-8 in an Australian pain clinic sample. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21(1), 177-185.
    DOI Scopus37 Europe PMC16
    2014 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S., Kapur, D., & Connor, J. (2014). Six month post-treatment deterioration in acceptance (CPAQ-8) and cognitions following multidisciplinary pain treatment. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37(3), 469-479.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC4
    2013 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S., Kapur, D., & Connor, J. (2013). Acceptance as a process variable in relation to catastrophizing in multidisciplinary pain treatment. European Journal of Pain, 17(1), 101-110.
    DOI Scopus50 WoS39 Europe PMC28
    2007 Oei, T. P. S., & Baranoff, J. (2007). Young Schema Questionnaire: Review of psychometric and measurement issues. Australian Journal of Psychology, 59(2), 78-86.
    DOI Scopus90
    2006 Baranoff, J., Oei, T. P. S., Cho, S. H., & Kwon, S. M. (2006). Factor structure and internal consistency of the Young Schema Questionnaire (Short Form) in Korean and Australian samples. Journal of Affective Disorders, 93(1-3), 133-140.
    DOI Scopus94 Europe PMC36

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2024 Van Antwerpen, N., Green, D., Baranoff, J., El-Kaissi, S., & Ejova, A. (2024). Not just the end product: Using formative feedback to scaffold and manage student wellbeing in an accelerated online research course.. In S. Elkington, & A. Irons (Eds.), Formative Assessment and Feedback in Post-Digital Environments: Disciplinary Case Studies in Higher Education..
    2019 Baranoff, J., & Appaneal, R. N. (2019). When disaster hits: Helping the injured athlete to accept and refocus. In K. Henriksen, J. Hansen, & C. larsen (Eds.), Mindfulness and Acceptance in Sport: How to Help Athletes Perform and Thrive under Pressure (1 ed., pp. 191-204). USA: Routledge.
    Scopus1
    2019 Baranoff, J., & Hall, K. (2019). Competing agendas and the early career athlete: Treatment of depression in the performance context. In N. Pelling, & L. Burton (Eds.), The Elements of Ethical Practice: Applied Psychology Ethics in Australia (pp. 58-69). Abingdon, Oxon; United Kingdom: Routledge.
    2017 Baranoff, J., & Oei, T. (2017). Cognitive content specificity hypothesis (CCSH). In A. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopaedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology.
    2014 Baranoff, J. (2014). The Cognitive Content-Specificity Hypothesis. Assessment in Cognitive Therapy. In G. P. Brown, & D. A. Clark (Eds.), Assessment in Cognitive Therapy (pp. 172). New York: Guilford Publications.

  • Conference Items
    Year Citation
    2024 Osbourne, M., Baranoff, J., Arch, A., Clarke, K., & Kuek, A. (2024). Exploring psychological flexibility as a
    mechanism of change for performance anxiety in music and sport contexts.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Symposium accepted for International Symposium on Performance Science, 16 – 20 July, University of Melbourne, Melbourne..
    2019 Baranoff, J., Saranapala, M., Burke, A. L., Collins, K., & Torpy, D. (2019). Acceptability, credibility, and effectiveness of group-based cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) during diet-induced weight loss. Poster session presented at the meeting of 'Applying New Solutions in Health Psychology’ 2019 APS College of Health Psychologists Conference. Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg, South Australia.
    2015 Baranoff, J., Hanrahan, S. J., Burke, A. L. J., & Connor, J. (2015). ACT for Chronic Pain Group Program at Royal Adelaide Hospital. In S. Hull (Chair), Data Blitz. Symposium conducted at the Pain Special Interest Group Preconference Workshop.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 13th World Conference of Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. Berlin, Germany.

Grants

*2023 – 2024 Rotumah, G., Due, C., Baranoff, J., Clarke, Y,  Dollman, L. $15,000 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Therapy Songbook Project: Creating resources for Music Therapists to use  when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Arts and Health Alliance. 

[* This project was awarded the  Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics Research Excellence  Award in the Interdisciplinary Team section.]

2023 – 2024 Murray,C.,  Berndt, A.,de la Perrelle, L, & Baranoff , J $15,000 Creative Recollection: Pilot  evaluation of a creative expression and self-care program for people living with dementia and their  carers.  Arts and Health Alliance

2024 Newell, S & Baranoff, J. $5000  Making internships accessible: exploring the value of individualised  flexibility for psychology students experiencing competing demands. Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant ( The University of Adelaide)

2024 Van Antwerpen, N., Ejova, A., Green, D., Baranoff, J., Awarded $5, 000 toward a longitudinal project on student motivation, project ownership, and wellbeing within accelerated online honours degrees. Collaboration with Monash University. Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant ( The University of  Adelaide)

2024 Chalmers, J. Moseley, L., Hutchinson, M., Hull, L., Condous, G., O’Hara., B, Baranoff, J., Chalmer, J.   $294, 905. A single-case experimental design study evaluating the efficacy and safety of the Wim Hof Method for systemic inflammation and pain in people with endometriosis. Wilson Foundation Grant

2024 Dollman, L, C, Due & Baranoff, J $5,896 An investigation of tempo perception with the Australian String  Quartet. FABLE Interdisciplinary Demonstrator grant.

 2023 - 2025 Semmler, C. & Baranoff, J  $160,000 Examining the psychometric integrity and utility of the Personalized Psychological Flexibility Inventory in a sample of Australian Athletes categorised in the performance pathway. Australian Sports Commission.

2022 - 2024 Baranoff, J & Alderson, K  $70,000 The Progressive Goal Attainment Program and Vocational Rehabilitation treatment package for improving vocational participation following Acquired Brain Injury: an observational study to assess feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. Lifetime Support Authority 

2020:  $2000 Shame and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Collaborative Research Grant with Dr

Michael Proeve. Awarded by University of Adelaide

2015:      $4700. Mindfulness and acceptance in cycling. Awarded by the Australian Sport Commission High Performance Research Fund.

2013:      $3300. Evaluation of a mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention for performance enhancement in track cycling. Awarded by the Australian Sport Commission High Performance Research Fund.

 

  

 

Teaching

 

University of Adelaide

Program Coordination 

2024 Semester 1 - Interim Program co-director - Clinical Psychology 

 

Course Coordination an Teaching 

2024 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 3028 - Psychologist Internship - Course Coordinator 

2024 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 2008 - Big Picture Psychology: Global Perspectives

2024 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL -  Psychology and Clinical Practice (formerly Abnormal Psychology) - Course Coordinator 

2024 Semester 1 PSCYHOL 7141, 7140 & &7143 - Placement (I,II & III) Clinical Psychology 

2023 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 3028 - Psychologist Internship - Course Coordinator

2023 Semester 2 - PSYCHOL - Advanced Adult and Child Interventions 

2023 Semester 2 - PSYCHOL 2008 - Big Picture Psychology: Global Perspectives

2022 Semester 2 - PSCYHOL 7141, 7140 & &7143 - Placement (I,II & III) Clinical Psychology 

2023 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 3028 - Psychologist Internship - Course Coordinator 

2023 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 2008 - Big Picture Psychology: Global Perspectives

2023 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL - Abnormal Psychology - Course Coordinator 

2023 Semester 1 PSCYHOL 7141, 7140 & &7143 - Placement (I,II & III) Clinical Psychology 

2022 Semester 2 - PSYCHOL - Advanced Adult and Child Interventions 

2022 Semester 2 - PSYCHOL 2008 - Big Picture Psychology: Global Perspectives

2022 Semester 2 - PSYCHOL 3028 - Psychologist Internship - Course Coordinator 

2022 Semester 2 PSCYHOL 7141, 7140 & &7143 - Placement (I,II & III) Clinical Psychology 

2022 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 3028 - Psychologist Internship - Course Coordinator 2022

2022 Semester 1 - PSYCHOL 2008 - Big Picture Psychology: Global Perspectives

2022 Semester 1 PSCYHOL 7141, 7140 & &7143 - Placement (I,II & III) Clinical Psychology 

2022 Semester 1  Abnormal Psychology - Anxiety Disorders Lecture 

2015–present: Senior Clinical Lecturer, Master of Clinical / Master of Health Psychology

2015: Sessional Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, the University of Adelaide

2015–present: Member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Master of Clinical Psychology, the University of Adelaide.

2012–present: Member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Master of Health Psychology program,

the University of Adelaide.

 

Central Queensland University

2021 (Term 1) Unit Coordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

2021 (Term 1) Lecturer in Research Methods for Clinic Practice (Single case design, Clinical Significance and Reliable Change)

2020 (Term 2) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

2019 (Term 2) Primary Lecturer and Co-ordinator for Professional Ethics Unit – residential school and online. Lectures also provided within 3rd year psychology units.

 2019 (Term 2) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

2019 (Term 3) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

2019 (Term 2) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

2019 (Term 3) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Advanced Psychological Assessment (Online)

 

University of South Australia

2021 (term 1) Unit Co-ordinator and Primary Lecturer in Health Psychology

2017: Guest Lecturer, Bachelor of Health Sciences, the University of South Australia.

2014–2015: Guest Lecturer, Bachelor of Health Sciences, the University of South Australia.

 

University of Queensland

2002: Tutor, Third-year Research Methods and Third-year Counselling Psychology.

2001: Tutor, Third-year Research Methods—two classes per semester.

2000: Tutor, Third-year Research Methods, First-year Statistics—two classes per semester

 

Australian Institute of Sport

2017: Co-delivery and adaptation of the Mental Health in Sport Workshop to National Sporting Organisations

 

AFL Players’ Association

2013–2016: Workshop facilitator. Wellbeing workshops based on acceptance and commitment therapy delivered

to first- and second-year players at the Adelaide Crows’ Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club as part

of Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation.

 

Association for Contextual Behavioural Science

2012–2013: Tutor, Association for Contextual Behavioural Science—for an online single case design course.

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor An exploration of psychological wellbeing in professional musicians. Research strategies
    shown to help improve wellbeing, and investigate lived experience of professional musicians in Australian orchestras.    		 Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Nicola Joy Baker
    2024 Co-Supervisor A community assessment of Fijian - contextualized psychosocial stressors, alcohol, substance abuse and mental health. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Elenoa Kamanalagi Seru

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2018 - ongoing Chair South Australian Branch of College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists Australian Psychological Society Australia
    2015 - 2017 Treasurer South Australian Branch of College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists Australian Psychological Society Australia
    2015 - ongoing Member Member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee (Master of Clinical Psychology) The University of Adelaide Australia
    2013 - 2015 Member Conference Organising Committee for Sport Psychology Australia’s Winning Edge Conference Australia
    2012 - ongoing Member Curriculum Advisory Committee (Master of Health Psychology program) The University of Adelaide Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2018 - ongoing Member International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST) Australia
    2010 - ongoing Member APS College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists Australia
    2009 - ongoing Member APS College of Health Psychologists Australia
    2008 - ongoing Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists Australia
    2003 - ongoing Member Australian Psychological Society (APS) Australia

  • Consulting/Advisories
    Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country
    2011 - 2013 Australian Psychology Society (APS) APS SA branch’s Work Cover Advisory Group Health services and related Australia
  • Position: Senior Lecturer
  • Email: john.baranoff@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Hughes, floor Level Five
  • Room: 511
  • Org Unit: Psychology
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