Aphantasia is the lack of a mind’s eye (inability to visualise voluntarily) but can affect all senses. With visualisation and sensory techniques commonly used in hypnotherapy, aphantasia can be an issue for both the client and the hypnotist.
Based on experimental research with a group of aphantasic hypnotherapists, I will explore two key questions:
- How does having aphantasia impact on people’s experiences of hypnosis?
- How can we best adapt hypnosis techniques for non-visualisers?