Tobias Penno, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Perth WA
I am a registered social worker with the 'Australian Association of Social Workers', and have focussed my career to become a mental health practitioner. In keeping with standard practise in the mental health industry I have regular ongoing supervision with an experienced clinical supervisor who supports my practice. When I work with individuals I trust that they have the wisdom necessary to work through their current life challenges, and see my role as a co-researcher with them to facilitate their growth and healing. Weaving elements from a variety of modalities my intention is to support you to re-author your narrative, to come home to your body and to connect you with your own inner healing intelligence.
Tobias Penno is an academic and lecturer in Social Work at the University of Western Australia (U.W.A). His first academic publication titled ‘How Ayahuasca Offers Psychosocial Wellbeing’ won the social work research prize in the school of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science at U.W.A. in 2017. Tobias co-founded the Australian Psychedelic Society WA Chapter with Dr. Stephen Bright, and co-ordinates the Mental Health Professional Network’s local Psychedelic Community of Practice. His primary research focus is on the therapeutic skillset required for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Tobias is passionate about the role of social work in this field and is currently part of the therapy team for Reset Mind Sciences Perth-based clinical trial using psychedelic medicine for treatment-resistant depression.