Professional online training for therapists
Work confidently with neurodivergent and aphantasic clients
Discover how to adapt hypnosis to the way your client actually thinks, processes language and experiences their inner world — join live online or learn through full replay access.
- Interactive live online training
- Practical demonstrations & Q&A
- 10:00–16:00 (Belgian time / CET) both days
- Full video recordings included for everyone
- Training delivered in English
- For therapists and coaches worldwide
Early bird: €297First 8 registrations or until 12 October
Dr Paulina TrevenaAphantasia World founder · international speaker · specialist in neurodivergence and hypnosis
Taught live online by Dr Paulina Trevena — UK Hypnosis Convention speaker (2023–2026), HypnoThoughts Live Las Vegas speaker, founder of Aphantasia World, and the leading voice bringing aphantasia awareness into the hypnotherapy community.
The moment your script stops working
You ask your client to picture a beach, a golden light or a favourite place. They do their best to follow the instructions but nothing happens — they can’t ‘see’ anything! They wonder what they are doing wrong, while you wonder why the induction isn’t working.
Or your client is neurodivergent and may process language very literally, get overwhelmed by an unstructured process, or simply not respond the way the textbook says they should. You improvise. It half-works. You both quietly wonder if hypnosis “isn’t for them.”
Here’s what most hypnosis training never tells you: clients differ widely in how they imagine, focus, process language and experience their inner world. Some cannot visualise or access other internal senses. Others process information differently because of ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles. A substantial proportion of clients in your chair are minds that mainstream, one-size-fits-all hypnosis training simply didn’t prepare you for.
Your neurodivergent client isn’t the problem. But your technique might be.
A masterclass built around how your client actually thinks
This is not a training in new scripts. It’s an intensive online training in exploring how the person in front of you thinks — so you can adapt your language, inductions, metaphors and process to fit them, instead of hoping they’ll fit a fixed protocol.
Day 1 — Understanding Neurodivergent Minds in Therapy
Neurodivergent clients often experience the world, emotions, learning and communication differently, yet many therapeutic approaches assume a single “typical” way of thinking.
Day 1 explores how neurodivergence — including ADHD, autism and related cognitive differences — shapes the therapeutic relationship, and how to recognise patterns, adapt communication and reduce misunderstandings so you can tailor therapy to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Day 2 — Beyond Visualisation: When ‘Picture This’ Isn’t the Way
Clients vary considerably in how they experience and use mental imagery. Some cannot or hardly experience imagery — they have aphantasia — while for others it is inconsistent or difficult to access. Even clients who can visualise may find imagery-based techniques unhelpful, distracting or emotionally inaccessible.
Using aphantasia as a starting point, Day 2 explores how differences in imagination can affect memory, emotional processing, learning and the experience of therapy. Through research, demonstrations, discussion and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to explore a client’s imagery profile, adapt visualisation-based processes and work effectively when imagery is unavailable or unhelpful.
These skills apply not only to clients with aphantasia, but to anyone who struggles with conventional imagery-based approaches.
What you’ll walk away with
- A clear, practical understanding of neurodivergence, aphantasia and differences in human cognition and imagination
- A structured way to explore how an individual client thinks, communicates, remembers and processes experience
- The ability to adapt your language, inductions, suggestions, metaphors and therapeutic processes to fit the client in front of you
- Greater flexibility and less dependence on fixed scripts or standardised techniques
- More confidence working with neurodivergent and aphantasic clients — and with any client who doesn’t respond well to conventional approaches
Concrete Tools Included:
You’ll also leave with concrete tools: a framework for exploring a client’s internal experience, a practical assessment of mental imagery and cognitive preferences, non-visual techniques of hypnotic engagement, and a decision-making process for when your usual approach isn’t working.
Who this is for
Designed primarily for qualified hypnotherapists who already have a basic grounding in hypnosis and want to work more confidently and effectively with clients whose minds work differently. It’s also valuable for psychotherapists, coaches and other practitioners who use visualisation, guided imagery or NLP techniques.
Prerequisites: You should already be trained in hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, a related therapeutic field, or coaching. No prior knowledge of aphantasia or neurodivergence is required — but because the practical elements focus on adapting hypnosis specifically, participants without hypnosis training may not be able to apply every part directly.
Learn live online or at your own pace
Join the Live Online Sessions
Experience the interactive masterclass directly from your own space. Participate in live discussions, observe live demonstrations, and ask your questions directly to Dr Trevena.
24–25 October, 10:00–16:00 (Belgian time / CET) each day.
Full Replay Access Included
Can’t make both days live, or in a different timezone? Every registered participant gets full, on-demand replay access to all sessions to study and rewatch whenever it suits your schedule.
Unlimited rewatch access after the event.
Everyone who registers receives live access links AND full access to the recordings.
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Dr Paulina Trevena
Dr Paulina Trevena is a hypnotherapist, researcher, educator and trainer specialising in aphantasia, neurodivergence and inclusive approaches to hypnosis. Before becoming a hypnotherapist, she spent 20 years in academic and applied social research and holds a PhD in Social Sciences. Her work brings together research evidence, lived experience of congenital aphantasia and ADHD, and clinical experience supporting aphantasic and neurodivergent clients.
She is a regular speaker at major hypnosis conferences — including the UK Hypnosis Convention (2023, 2024, 2025, and again in 2026), HypnoThoughts Live in Las Vegas, and the European Society of Hypnosis Congress in Glasgow (2026) — and is the founder of Aphantasia World, an international community for people with aphantasia and the professionals who work with them.
This comprehensive masterclass brings together both core subjects — packed with demonstrations, practical exercises, discussion and interactive feedback.
What makes this different
This training brings together three perspectives rarely combined: lived experience of congenital aphantasia and neurodivergence, an academic researcher’s grip on evidence, and hands-on clinical experience as a hypnotherapist. Dr Trevena’s own difficulty accessing “standard” hypnosis led her to research why conventional therapeutic approaches so often fail people whose minds work differently — and her approach goes beyond simply swapping visual language for another sense. It examines how differences in cognition and imagination shape communication, attention, memory, emotion and the client’s whole experience of therapy.
Beyond the two days
- Certificate of completion issued by Dr Paulina Trevena through Aphantasia World
- A comprehensive digital training manual covering the core concepts, frameworks and guidance from the training
- An invitation to ongoing Aphantasia Clinics — bi-monthly live online meetings where practitioners bring client questions and discuss adaptations
- Access to Dr Trevena’s Facebook community of 3,600+ members discussing aphantasia and neurodivergence in practice
What hypnotherapists say about training with Dr Trevena
These comments come from practitioners who attended Dr Trevena’s previous training, masterclasses, workshops and conference presentations.
“I am a clinical hypnotherapist and had the pleasure of seeing Dr Paulina Trevena speak at the UK Hypnosis Convention 2025. Her presentation about Aphantasia was excellent. I attended her course today and felt it was incredibly well presented. I have come away with far more knowledge and confidence than I had before. I cannot recommend her training highly enough.”
— Angela Cain, Clinical Hypnotherapist
“Thanks to a training that Paulina gives on aphantasia, I not only understand myself better, but I also have a much broader insight into the phenomenon — which helps me as a hypnotherapist to better know which tools to use to help clients with aphantasia. The training was very helpful and valuable and I think it should be included in every hypnotherapist training program. I can very much recommend Paulina as a trainer.”
— Monique Schrage
“My biggest takeaways, as a regression therapist and hyperphantasic person, were to hold the image in my mind of an aphantasic client experiencing induction without a screen. I also appreciate that Paulina stressed there is no cookie-cutter way of working with aphantasics. It is important for hypnotherapists and regression therapists to recognize that there are people who cannot visualize at all, not even a little.”
— Peggy Schick, Regression Therapist
“I did a day of being trained by Paulina, learning about aphantasia. Highly recommended if you want to be an inclusive therapist. Paulina is a great communicator and the course was perfectly pitched.”
— Tim Arbuckle
“As a fellow hypnotherapist I found Paulina’s excellent tips and strategies for what works well for clients with aphantasia very useful. I am more aware now what aphantasia is and how best to adapt my style to support the client. I feel more confident now asking potential clients sooner about their ability to visualise, rather than a trial-and-error experience. Anyone who is a hypnotherapist or teaches hypnotherapy would benefit from learning more.”
— Deborah Craig
“As Hypnotherapist I found Paulina’s workshop very informative and I would definitely use what I have learnt in my practice.”
— Farnoosh Kovily-Minozzi, Hypnotherapist
Investment
First 8 registrations, or until 12 October — whichever comes first
Applies after the early bird window closes
Includes: two full live online training days (10:00–16:00 Belgian time / CET), full lifetime access to the recordings for rewatch, certificate of completion, digital training manual, and an invitation to ongoing Aphantasia Clinics.
Replay guaranteed for all participants. Whether you attend live via Zoom, review specific segments later, or watch the entire replay on your own schedule, your registration gives you complete access.
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How do I attend the training?
The training is delivered live online via interactive video conferencing. Prior to the event, you will receive all access links and technical details. You only need a stable internet connection and a computer, tablet, or phone with audio and video.
What if I cannot attend live (or only part of the days)?
No problem. The entire two-day training is recorded professionally. Every participant receives full replay access to watch or rewatch whenever it suits them.
Do I need experience with aphantasia or neurodivergence already?
No. No previous knowledge of aphantasia or neurodivergence is required — just a grounding in hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, a related therapeutic field, or coaching.
What if I’m not trained in hypnosis?
You can still attend if you work in a related field such as coaching, psychotherapy or NLP. However, because the practical elements focus specifically on adapting hypnosis, you may not be able to apply every part of the training directly without a hypnosis background.
Does this qualify me to diagnose neurodivergent conditions?
No. The training helps you adapt the delivery of therapy — it does not qualify you to diagnose or treat neurodevelopmental conditions.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — a certificate of completion issued by Dr Paulina Trevena through Aphantasia World, confirming the hours of professional training completed.
Can I use what I learn with my own clients?
Yes. You may use the practical tools, techniques and designated client-facing materials in your own one-to-one client work. The training manual and teaching materials remain Dr Trevena’s intellectual property and may not be copied, shared, resold, or used to train other practitioners without written permission.
Your neurodivergent client isn’t the problem.
But your technique might be. Learn to adapt hypnosis to the person, not the other way around.
24–25 October • 10:00–16:00 (Belgian time / CET) • Live Online + Full Replay Access Included • Early bird €297 (first 8 registrations or until 12 October)
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