Shabnum Hanif

Shabnum Hanif is a psychologist and founder of IntrospeXion, an energy-focused psychological consultancy that delivers tailored psychological support to high-pressure industries worldwide. Born and raised in Livingston, she graduated from Aberdeen University with a psychology degree and began her career in private hospitals in the central belt.

Combining over 15 years of corporate leadership with deep clinical expertise, Hanif has built a career bridging clinical psychology and energy industry operations. In 2023, she reached a breaking point while working as a business line director with a large remit covering offshore work, eventually burning out from long hours. While recovering at home, the two halves of her career suddenly came together, prompting her to launch IntrospeXion.

Career History

• 2024–present: Managing Director at IntrospeXion
• 2023–2024: Co-owner and Director Clinical Psychology at Integrity HSE
• 2020–2023: Offshore Business Line Director at Ocean Infinity
• 2018–2020: Global Sales Manager at Fugro View Department
• 2006–2010: Psychologist at The Huntercombe Group

Shabnum is now known for flying out to North Sea oil platforms monthly to offer onsite counselling to staff, and IntrospeXion has recently expanded into Middle East operations. What Shabnum Hanif could bring to her role as Founder and CEO of IntrospeXion: Her unique combination of clinical psychology credentials, hands-on offshore industry experience, and proven ability to scale operations internationally positions her to establish IntrospeXion as a leading provider of psychological safety solutions in energy and high-risk sectors globally.