About Dr. Takashi Obana
About Dr. Takashi Obana
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Dr. Takashi Obana, a bilingual Clinical Psychologist (Japan-certified) based in Singapore, is the founder of Mansion of Listening. He brings together deep clinical experience and the rigor of years in psychological research—not by applying abstract findings, but by embodying a scientific attitude of openness, care, and respect in every therapeutic encounter. His practice spans long-term psychotherapy, existential exploration, and the study of human attention and awareness.
Education
Education
PhD in Psychology, National University of Singapore (2017)
Full Research Scholarship Recipient
Masters in Counselling Psychology, Sophia University, Tokyo (2004)
Masters in Psychotherapy, Seattle University, WA, USA (2003)
Full Scholarship from Japan Economic Federation (Keidanren)
Bachelor in Psychology, Sophia University, Tokyo (2000)
Training
Training
Existential–Phenomenological Humanistic Psychotherapy: MA, Seattle University (USA)
Person-Centered Therapy: MA, Sophia University (Tokyo)
Jungian Psychotherapy & Supervision: 3-year intensive training at Sanno Institute of Psychology (Tokyo), with depth supervision under Dr. Yasuhiro Tanaka (certified Jungian analyst)
Experimental Psychology: PhD, National University of Singapore (Singapore)
Experience
Experience
20+ years of clinical experience in Japan, USA, and Singapore
Worked with: depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, developmental conditions, school refusal, hikikomori, workplace/relationship harassment, toxic relationships, stress, overthinking, individuation, and existential concerns (including retirement)
Clinical Psychologist at Lyra SG (formerly SACAC)
Research Fellow at the N.1 Institute for Health & Yale-NUS College
Taught Psychology & Statistics at the National University of Singapore
Areas of Support
Areas of Support
Existential / Self-Actualization
Personal Growth and Healing
Anxiety / Stress Management
Toxic Relationship
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Specialization
and more...
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