Thomas Rabeyron

Thomas Rabeyron is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University of Lyon 2, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (UR653). He also holds an Honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. He co-founded the Centre for Information, Research and Consultation on Exceptional Experiences (CIRCEE) in 2009, directing its clinical consultation service. His research integrates neuropsychoanalysis, exceptional experiences, and psychoanalytic therapy evaluation, bridging clinical practice with interdisciplinary inquiry. A junior member of the Institut Universitaire de France since 2021, Rabeyron has authored over 100 scientific publications and four influential books, including Clinique des Expériences Exceptionnelles (2020) and Codex Anomalia (2023). His work explores frontiers of consciousness, virtual reality's psychological impact, and the implications of psi phenomena.

Education & Roles:

• Professor at University of Lyon 2
• Honorary Research Fellow at University of Edinburgh
• Director of CIRCEE Consultation Service

Research Focus:

• Clinical dimensions of exceptional experiences (e.g., near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences)
• Neuroscience-psychoanalysis intersections
• Symbolization processes in therapy
• Cultural and technological impacts on mental health

Publications & Awards:

• Over 100 peer-reviewed articles
• Four authored books, including analyses of Black Mirror and psi phenomena
• Junior membership at Institut Universitaire de France (2021–present)

Grants & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on trauma therapy, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, and digital mental health innovation. Collaborates internationally on psi research and clinical consultation for anomalous experiences.