About Virtual Reality Counselling
The modern technology of telehealth video calling is fantastic; we can sit in the comfort of our own home and see our colleagues as if we are looking at them through a window. But what if we could be in the comfort of our own homes and feel like we are really there with someone?
This is where virtual reality comes in. We are working on an immersive experience where you are able to feel like you are in the therapeutic space with one of our professionals without leaving your home! The environment is rendered around you and unlike in the real world, we can control every aspect. The sound of speech comes directly from each participant, and with the latest headsets, we can even track and and finger movements.
The virtual environment opens up new opportunities for exploration too. We are able to collaborate on a virtual whiteboard and share computer screens and internet links which appear as large as a cinema screen in the perfect calming environment.
Although VR therapy is a very new technology, the research base is growing and has been very promising. So far, the evidence suggests that VR therapy is effective in treating agoraphobia, specific phobias, social anxiety, PTSD, and has shown promise in the treatment of addictions.