Working Effectively with
Neurodivergent & Aphantasic Clients
With Dr. Paulina Trevena
A practical look at how clients process sensory information, why visualization is not universal, and how to adapt your hypnosis sessions accordingly.
“Aphantasia is not a lack of imagination — it is an inability to voluntarily create mental images. When we adjust our language and expectations, hypnosis becomes truly accessible.”
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Key Topics Explored in This Session
The Visualization Spectrum
Understanding the range of internal sensory experience — from vivid mental pictures (hyperphantasia) to no voluntary mental imagery at all (aphantasia).
The 5 Practice Barriers
Why standard visualization scripts, rigid induction steps, and visual metaphors can create confusion or roadblocks for clients who do not visualize.
Working with Available Senses
Practical ways to tailor sessions around what clients actually experience, including somatic cues, breathing, parts work, and flexible phrasing.
Work Confidently with Neurodivergent & Aphantasic Clients
Deepen your understanding with hands-on practice, adaptable hypnosis frameworks, and live exercises led by Dr. Paulina Trevena.
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