For VR counselors who treat clients struggling with a fear of flying, virtual reality can offer multiple benefits.
Clients with a fear of flying tend to avoid traveling by airplane, but in VR, though convincing, a client knows that physically, they are still in a safe and comfortable environment. This makes it easier for them to get used to and practice with flights.
You can control what happens inside the simulation. You can make the plane take off, land, teleport back to the landing strip in an instant, or set an amount of turbulence. A camera connected to your computer, allows you to visually accompany your client.
