Babak Panahi

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours Class 1)

Availability: Saturdays (Kenmore)

Languages: English

Babak completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours Class 1) at the University of Queensland.

He takes a collaborative approach in working with clients, using evidence-based treatment to encourage and enhance personal inventories of skills and resources. He is experienced in both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), working collaboratively with clients from adolescence onward to provide coping skills against stressors and to promote a rich and meaningful life. Babak firmly believes in the power of collaboration and the importance of tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances.

In his practice, Babak has gained extensive experience providing assessments for clients referred for mood-related concerns. He has also provided behavioural, social, and emotional support for adolescents in the school setting, understanding the unique challenges faced by young people in their formative years. Moreover, he has extensive experience in providing support to clients in forensic settings, addressing complex psychological and behavioural issues in these environments.

Babak is well-trained in the use and interpretation of various tools for psychological and behavioural assessment, which he utilizes to support diagnostic queries and guide effective interventions.

Babak’s approach, particularly using key aspects of ACT, supports clients in finding a rich and meaningful life while accepting the pain that inevitably comes with it. He believes that through supporting clients in understanding their core values, he can help them identify and make choices, and take committed actions that align with these values. Babak describes this practice as having a compass that guides a person in the right direction, even when facing difficult situations. By helping clients clarify what truly matters to them, he enables them to live more authentically and resiliently, even amidst life’s inevitable challenges.

Babak is dedicated to empowering clients by enhancing their self-awareness and equipping them with the tools necessary to navigate life’s ups and downs. His compassionate and evidence-based approach ensures that clients feel supported and understood as they work towards achieving their personal goals and improving their overall well-being.