Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
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Time to effect
4–8 sessions
Effort level
medium
Category
Therapy
Typical approach
Therapeutic treatment
How it works
Provides a controllable, safe exposure environment that activates the fear response sufficiently to trigger habituation and inhibitory learning. Useful when real-world exposure is logistically difficult.
Requires access to VR exposure software and ideally a trained therapist. Most effective as a step toward real-world exposure, not as a permanent substitute. Evidence strongest for height phobia, flying, and social anxiety.
Finding a practitioner
Seek a qualified and registered practitioner. In Australia, check AHPRA (ahpra.gov.au) for registered health practitioners including physiotherapists, psychologists, and Chinese medicine practitioners.
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