CPD-Accredited Training for Counsellors & Practitioners

There Is a Client in Your Practice
You Cannot Reach Yet.

1 in 20 of your clients cannot form mental images. Most therapists don't know this — and the ones who do are transforming their practice. Here's how to become one of them.

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✓ CPD Certified ✓ Lived Experience Teaching ✓ UK's Leading Specialist ✓ Start for Free
Does This Sound Familiar?

The Clients Who Leave and You Never Know Why

These are the thoughts that keep therapists in private practice awake at night. If any of them resonate, you are not alone — and this is not your fault.

Client Drop-Off

"I had a client who just stopped coming. They seemed engaged, but something wasn't clicking. I still wonder what I missed."

Self-Doubt in Complex Cases

"When I ask clients to visualise a safe place, some look at me blankly. I assumed they were dissociating, but now I'm not sure."

Feeling Stuck in Surface Learning

"I'm doing CPD, but it all feels so generic. I want to go deeper and actually feel more skilled — not just tick a box."

Isolation in Private Practice

"There's no one to ask. When I hit a wall with a client, I'm completely on my own trying to figure it out."

What if the barrier isn't your skill — but a fundamental difference in how your client experiences the world?

1 in 20
of your clients cannot form mental images
3.9M
potential clients in the UK — more than ADHD
<10
therapists in the UK trained to support them
0
other UK providers offer CPD certification in this area
Your Learning Pathway

Three Steps to Becoming an Aphantasia-Informed Therapist

You don't have to go from zero to specialist in one step. Each stage is a complete, valuable training in its own right — and each one builds naturally on the last. Start wherever feels right for you.

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Step 1 Free · 25 minutes · CPD Accredited

When CBT Misses the Mark

Start Here. Discover the Blind Spot.

This free, on-demand masterclass is the ideal starting point. In 25 minutes, you will discover why some clients don't respond to standard CBT techniques — not because they are resistant, but because of five cognitive differences that quietly disrupt therapy. You will leave with a new lens on your current caseload and a clear sense of what you might be missing.

✓ On-demand, watch anytime ✓ CPD accredited ✓ Free — no payment required
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Step 2 £249 · 5 Modules · CPD Certified

Aphantasia Foundations

Get the Tools. Use Them Tomorrow.

This focused, five-module CPD-certified training gives you everything you need to work confidently with aphantasic clients — starting from your very next session. You will learn to recognise the signs, adapt your existing techniques using the Verbal-Somatic Framework, understand the lived experience of a non-visual mind, and apply it all in the room through a full, narrated case study workshop. The final module shows you how to market yourself as an aphantasia-informed therapist and attract the clients who have been searching for someone exactly like you.

✓ Aphantasia-Informed Intake Form ✓ Verbal-Somatic Framework ✓ Technique Reference Cards ✓ Full Case Study Workshop ✓ Annotated Session Notes ✓ Marketing & Profile Template ✓ CPD Certificate
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Step 3 £697 · 30+ Hours · Full Certification

Aphantasia Therapist Training

Lead in This Field. Become the Specialist.

The complete, in-depth certification for therapists who want to go all in. Over 30 CPD-accredited hours covering the full spectrum — aphantasia, SDAM, anendophasia, and alexithymia — with advanced therapeutic adaptations, risk management, ethical practice, and a live integration session with Sassy. This is the training that puts you at the forefront of a rapidly growing field, with a certification and badge to prove it.

✓ 30+ CPD Hours ✓ Full Spectrum: Aphantasia, SDAM, Anendophasia & Alexithymia ✓ Advanced Therapeutic Adaptations ✓ Risk Management & Ethical Practice ✓ Live Integration Session ✓ Private Community Access ✓ Certification & Badge ✓ 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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You Should Never Pay Twice for the Same Training.

If you complete the Foundations course and later decide to pursue the full certification, your Foundations investment is deducted from the price. This is a commitment, not a marketing promise. Every step you take with the Aphantasia Academy counts towards the next one.

What Therapists Are Saying

The Training That Changes How You Work

"This has been so good. I really think it should be mandatory training for all therapists."

— Bea, Therapist

"I've done a lot of training since I qualified, and none have been as valuable as this one."

— Krissy, Psychotherapist

"It validates my experiences and challenges my practice. I need to work through this again and review every aspect of what I do."

— Jill, Counsellor
Sassy Smith — Founder, Aphantasia Academy
Your Trainer

Sassy Smith

Sassy Smith isn't just an expert on aphantasia — she lives it. She has aphantasia, SDAM, and anendophasia. She knows what it feels like to sit in a therapy room and be invisible to the person who is supposed to help you.

As the creator of the UK's first CPD-certified training for therapists working with aphantasia, she has trained more aphantasia-informed practitioners in the UK than anyone else. Four of the five therapists currently listed as aphantasia-competent on the UK's largest counselling directory trained with her.

Author — Unseen Minds: A Therapist's Guide to Multisensory Aphantasia Founder, Aphantasia Academy UK's Leading Expert in Aphantasia-Informed Practice Lived Experience: Aphantasia, SDAM & Anendophasia
Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Where should I start if I'm completely new to this?

Start with the free masterclass, "When CBT Misses the Mark." It takes 25 minutes and will give you a clear picture of what aphantasia is and why it matters for your practice. You can then decide whether the Foundations course or the full certification is the right next step for you.

Is the Foundations course a "lite" version of the full certification?

No. The Foundations course is a complete, CPD-certified training in its own right. It covers aphantasia in full depth and gives you the practical tools to work with aphantasic clients immediately. The full certification goes further — covering the complete spectrum of related conditions (SDAM, anendophasia, alexithymia) with advanced clinical protocols and a live integration session.

If I do the Foundations course, do I have to pay full price for the certification later?

No. Your Foundations investment is deducted from the certification price. You should never pay twice for the same training.

Are these courses CPD certified?

Yes. Both the Foundations course and the full Aphantasia Therapist Training are CPD certified. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate you can log with your professional body and display on your directory profiles. The free masterclass is CPD accredited.

How long will it take to complete each course?

The free masterclass is 25 minutes. The Foundations course takes most students 2–4 weeks to complete alongside their existing practice. The full certification is 30+ hours and is typically completed over 6–10 weeks. All courses are self-paced with lifetime access.

I've already read Unseen Minds. Is the training still worth doing?

Absolutely. The book gives you the understanding; the training gives you the tools. The Foundations course takes you from "I know what aphantasia is" to "I know exactly what to do in my next session with an aphantasic client."

Your Next Step

The Clients Who Need You Are Already Out There.

They are in your waiting room. They are in your current caseload. They are searching for a therapist who understands them. Start wherever feels right — but start today.

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