Dr John Baranoff
Senior Lecturer
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scopus22022 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.
Scopus3 WoS22021 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.
Scopus6 WoS1 Europe PMC12021 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.
Scopus7 WoS4 Europe PMC12020 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.
Scopus49 WoS24 Europe PMC212020 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.
Scopus20 WoS14 Europe PMC62020 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.
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.
Scopus1 WoS12020 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.
Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC32020 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.
Scopus24 WoS10 Europe PMC102020 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.
Scopus502019 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.
Scopus14 WoS102018 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.
Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC32016 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.
Scopus19 WoS12 Europe PMC92015 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.
Scopus38 Europe PMC212014 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.
Scopus37 Europe PMC162014 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.
Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC42013 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.
Scopus50 WoS39 Europe PMC282007 Oei, T. P. S., & Baranoff, J. (2007). Young Schema Questionnaire: Review of psychometric and measurement issues. Australian Journal of Psychology, 59(2), 78-86.
Scopus922006 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.
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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.
Scopus12019 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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