Aphantasia Academy

22/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must-read for all therapists."

It's humbling to see feedback like this. When I wrote UNSEEN MINDS, my goal was to create a resource that would genuinely support therapists and fill a critical gap in training.

If you've ever felt like you're missing something with a client, or want to deepen your understanding of the diverse ways minds can work, this is for you.

Available now as an ebook, or paperback. Link in bio.

21/06/2026

I was delighted to speak to LadBible about aphantasia and what it really means to live without mental imagery.

So many people still don’t realise that not everyone can picture things in their mind. For some of us, thinking is more conceptual, factual, sensory, emotional or knowing-based, rather than image-based.

The more we talk about this, the more people can finally recognise their own experience.

You can read the interview here: https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/aphantasia-mind-brain-thinking-images-466026-20260612

There a people out their who live with a condition called Aphantasia, which affects them on a daily basis and they don't even know it.

15/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everyone should read this."

While written as a guide for therapists, the message of UNSEEN MINDS is for everyone. It's for managers, teachers, parents, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand the people in their lives.

Understanding that we all experience the world differently is the first step towards better communication and deeper connection.

Paperback and ebook versions available on Amazon now.

08/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Essential training material."

Beyond a simple read, I designed UNSEEN MINDS to be a practical, foundational text for professional development. I'm delighted to see it being recognised as essential material for therapists, coaches, and supervisors.

Use it in your study groups, for your CPD, and to build a more inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Buy your copy from Amazon now.

01/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Told my therapist to read it."

I love this! This is empowerment in action. It’s clients advocating for their needs and helping to educate the professionals who support them.

If you're a therapist, your clients are learning about this. If you're a client, this book can give you the language to start the conversation.

Let's get everyone on the same page. Grab your copy from Amazon now.

25/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I felt seen."

This is the most powerful feedback a writer can receive. To every person with aphantasia, SDAM, or any other invisible cognitive difference – I see you. Your experience is real, and you are not alone.

This book was written to build a bridge of understanding. Thank you for letting me know it reached you.

Unseen Minds is available in paperback or ebook on Amazon now.

20/05/2026

Starting counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’ve tried it before and felt like it just didn’t fit.

Neurodiversity counselling can feel a little different. You might laugh more than you expected, feel able to talk about things you never thought you’d say out loud, or finally feel able to relax enough to be yourself. Building trust and connection always comes first.

There’s no pressure to get things “right”. It’s simply a space to explore who you are, how you experience the world, and what you need.

If you’d like to learn more, visit meadowbrookcounselling.co.uk or send me a message to arrange an initial session or a free phone call.

18/05/2026

Today is the closing date for the government's SEND consultation, Every Child Achieving and Thriving.

I submitted a formal response and I also wrote to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, directly.

Why? Because buried in the conversation about SEND reform is something that almost nobody is talking about: children with aphantasia, SDAM, anendophasia, and anauralia are not classified as having special educational needs, despite the fact that their cognitive differences have direct and significant implications for how they learn, how they process information, and how they experience school.

They are not seen, not in the data, not in the policy and not in the classroom.

A child who can't visualise will struggle with every teacher who uses mental imagery to explain an idea. A child with no inner voice will find silent reading comprehension tasks functionally different to every neurotypical peer. A child with SDAM will not be able to access memories in the way exam recall demands.

None of this appears in current SEND frameworks. None of it is in initial teacher training and because these differences are invisible and the children themselves rarely have language for what is different about them, it goes unnoticed.

I will share the outcome of the consultation when it is published. In the meantime, if you work in education and any of this resonates, I would love to hear from you in the comments.

If you're interested in finding out how we can support your school to understand what this means for your students, drop me a line and let's talk.

18/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Should be mandatory reading for therapists."

Wow. Just... wow. Seeing this feedback is incredibly affirming. My hope is that understanding cognitive diversity becomes a standard, foundational part of every therapist's training.

Until then, I'm honoured that so many of you consider UNSEEN MINDS to be an essential part of your professional library.

If you're ready to start understanding your unseen clients, grab your copy from Amazon today.

17/05/2026

It is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Week and I want to end it with the most direct thing I can say.

1.1 million people started NHS Talking Therapies last year and didn't finish. That number has not improved in a decade. More money, more referrals, more therapists. The same dropout rate.

Some of that is systemic, some of it is funding, some of it is workforce capacity, some of it is fit and readiness, and some of it, a measurable, addressable proportion, is a training gap that can be closed right now, by individual practitioners making a choice to learn what their qualification didn't cover.

That is the action that is available to every therapist reading this. Not a campaign, not waiting for the system to change but a course, a book or time spent understanding why some of your clients cannot do what you are asking them to do.

The tools exist. They are ready, and the clients who need them are already sitting in your therapy rooms.

If this week has moved you to take one action for your practice, I would be genuinely honoured if it involved my work. Comment TRAINING for the full programme, FOUNDATIONS for the first step, or MASTERCLASS if you want to start for free.

What action will you take?