Welcome to oVRcome Academy
Learn how to deliver Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy with confidence, guided by leading clinicians Kim Bullock, MD and Dr Corrie Ackland. Build practical skills, improve client outcomes, and position yourself at the forefront of the future of mental healthcare.
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Module 1
Foundations of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Understand the what, why and evidence behind VRET
Welcome to the VR Exposure Therapy Academy
An orientation to the course, how it's structured, and what you'll be able to deliver by the end.
1:00Virtual Reality Therapy Isn't New: What Clinicians Should Know
The surprising decades-long history of VR in clinical care and why it's ready for mainstream practice now.
0:40· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Exactly Is VR Therapy, and How Does It Differ From Traditional Methods?
How VRET extends established models and overcomes the practical limits of traditional exposure.
1:28· Dr Corrie AcklandWhat Are the Primary Benefits of Incorporating VR Into Therapy Sessions?
How VR optimises exposure therapy — richer hierarchies, remote practice, and stronger real-world transfer.
1:36· Dr Corrie AcklandWhy Choose Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
The breadth of what VR can treat — across anxiety disorders and beyond — and why it's worth adopting.
1:30· Dr Corrie AcklandVirtual Reality vs Imaginal Exposure: Differences & Benefits
Compare VR and imaginal exposure and learn where each approach delivers the most value.
1:39· Kim Bullock, MDWhat is the Evidence for Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
A tour of the research base for VRET across anxiety disorders, phobias and PTSD.
0:52· Kim Bullock, MDWhen Imaginal Exposure Isn't Enough (and how VR helps)
Recognise the clinical situations where imaginal exposure stalls and how VR can move treatment forward.
1:04· Kim Bullock, MDModule 2
Delivering VR Exposure Therapy
Run confident, safe and effective sessions
How Do You Introduce a Client to Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
Practical framing that de-stigmatises anxiety and helps clients feel safe and motivated to try VR.
1:48· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Clients Would Benefit From Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
Why almost any exposure candidate — especially those who are stuck or unmotivated — can benefit from VRET.
2:12· Dr Corrie AcklandWhat Does a Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Session Look Like?
A walkthrough of a typical VRET session — from rationale to practising skills that transfer to real life.
2:30· Dr Corrie AcklandHow Do You Manage Motion Sickness in Virtual Reality?
Prevent and respond to cybersickness so it never derails a session.
1:04· Kim Bullock, MDIn What Cases Has Virtual Reality Made Exposure Therapy Easier or More Effective?
Real clinical examples where VR unlocked progress that other methods couldn't.
1:44· Kim Bullock, MDWhat if the Client Says Virtual Reality Doesn't Feel Real?
Techniques to build presence and immersion when a client is sceptical.
1:36· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Should Clinicians Do When Anxiety Spikes During Exposure?
Stay calm and therapeutic when distress rises mid-exposure.
1:16· Kim Bullock, MDModule 3
Applying VR in Clinical Practice
Integrate VR into real-world treatment plans
How Do You Use Virtual Reality in Your Practice?
A window into how experienced clinicians weave VR into everyday care.
2:10· Kim Bullock, MDCan VR Therapy Be Integrated With Other Therapeutic Techniques?
Combining VRET with CBT, mindfulness and behavioural activation within one treatment plan.
1:30· Dr Corrie AcklandHow Do You Choose Virtual Reality Environments and Progress Difficult Triggers?
Match environments to a client's hierarchy and step up intensity safely.
1:33· Kim Bullock, MDHow Does oVRcome Stand Apart From Other VRET Tools?
The clinician portal: a large content library, in-session and remote plans, and progress tracking.
1:24· Dr Corrie AcklandWhat Options Would You Recommend for Delivering Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
In-clinic, remote and homework delivery models compared.
0:30· Kim Bullock, MDCan Virtual Reality Support Behavioural Activation for Depression?
Explore emerging uses of VR beyond anxiety, including behavioural activation.
1:50· Kim Bullock, MDIs Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Suitable for My Practice?
Why VR is accessible for any therapist to adopt — and how to get started without a big outlay.
1:36· Dr Corrie AcklandModule 4
Personalisation & Patient Experience
Tailor treatment and understand the client's view
Could AI Create More Personalised Exposure Triggers?
How AI could tailor exposure content to each client's unique fears.
0:35· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Clients Are Usually Worried About Before Trying Virtual Reality
Understand common client concerns so you can address them early.
1:06· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Patients Say After Using Virtual Reality for Exposure
Client reflections that reveal the real-world impact of VRET.
0:10· Kim Bullock, MDModule 5
The Future of VR Exposure Therapy
Where the field is heading and your role in it
Where Are Clinicians Still Underusing Virtual Reality?
Identify the missed opportunities where VR could be helping more clients.
1:44· Kim Bullock, MDWhat's Still Blocking Clinicians From Using Virtual Reality?
The practical, financial and attitudinal barriers to adoption — and how to overcome them.
1:04· Kim Bullock, MDWhy Clinicians Need a Voice in the Future of VR and AI
Why clinical expertise must shape how VR and AI evolve in mental health.
0:52· Kim Bullock, MDWhat Role Will Generative AI Play in the Future of Exposure Therapy?
How generative AI could transform how exposure content is created and delivered.
0:54· Kim Bullock, MDWhere Virtual Reality Fits in the Future of Exposure Therapy
A clear-eyed view of VR's place alongside other exposure methods.
0:58· Kim Bullock, MDThree Ways Virtual Reality Can Support Exposure Therapy Delivery
Three concrete ways VR strengthens the delivery of exposure therapy.
1:27· Kim Bullock, MDWhy oVRcome Became the Main Virtual Reality Platform in Our Clinic
The clinical reasoning behind adopting oVRcome as a primary VR tool.
1:05· Kim Bullock, MD