84 – Can Virtual Reality treat phobias? Corrie Ackland, Sydney Phobia Clinic
Corrie Ackland is a Clinical Psychologist, and Founder and Director of Sydney Phobia Clinic.
She has a background in severe anxiety/OCD, is a registered supervisor and guest lecturer in the area of severe anxiety, phobias, and behavioural and Virtual Reality treatment for anxiety.
The Sydney Phobia Clinic is combining the best evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques with cutting edge virtual reality experiences to help everyday people overcome specific phobias.
In this episode Corrie will answer the following questions and more:
- Sydney Phobia Clinic – What is it, who is it for and what problem does it solve?
- How did it start? And why is this important to her?
- What is some of the research and evidence around the use of VR treatment or any other treatment for that matter of phobias?
- How has COVID impacted on their business?
- What are your top 3 tips for overcoming a phobia generally?
- What’s on the horizon for the Sydney Phobia clinic?
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
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