CBT · Immersive exposure
Virtual reality therapy
Gradually working on what frightens you, directly in session, in a controlled environment.
In CBT, exposure therapy involves gradually approaching situations, sensations or thoughts that trigger fear, instead of continuing to avoid them.
How does a session work?
When appropriate, I integrate immersive virtual reality tools into exposure work.
Using a VR headset and adapted virtual environments, certain situations can be recreated during the session and explored through different levels of difficulty.
Exposure remains gradual. Together, we identify the situations to work on, begin with an accessible level and progressively adjust the environment according to the therapeutic goals and the person's responses.
- Accessible level
- Gradual difficulty
- More demanding situation
- Everyday life
Which situations?
- Fear of flying
- Fear of heights
- Enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
- Some social situations: public speaking, being looked at
- Certain animals or insects
- Some OCD-related situations: checking, triggers
Whether it is used depends on the difficulty, the therapeutic goals and its relevance for each person.
A tool in the service of therapy
Technology remains a tool supporting therapy. It does not replace therapeutic guidance or, when appropriate, exposure to real-life situations.
Instead, it can provide a controlled and progressive intermediate space between the therapy room and everyday situations.