Sure, yes, I ask her to close them. She just sits there eyes closed which really helps me not to feel threatened. I can then look at her foot or her arm or something. Last session she had them closed for ages as I read some stuff to her. I had been trying for like half an hour with no joy, so figured we had nothing to lose, so I asked, she said yes, closed her eyes and I read. The words just kept coming, but only because I knew she wasn't looking at me.

This came in after a few months of struggling, and I think we both suggested it about the same time. It really helps me.