Step Into Calm: How Virtual Reality is Enhancing Therapy at Acorn & Anchor

M. Guy
Aug 7
2 min read

Written by Violeta Dubov & Michelle Guy | August 2025

Mental health therapy is always evolving — and one of the most exciting advancements today is Virtual Reality (VR). What once seemed like a futuristic gaming tool is now a powerful, client-centered resource in psychotherapy. At Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre, we’re proud to offer VR-assisted therapy using a cutting-edge app called FloatVR.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or just seeking better emotional balance, VR might be the supportive nudge you didn’t know you needed.

What Is FloatVR?

FloatVR is a mindfulness and relaxation app designed for use with Meta Quest VR headsets. It offers immersive, sensory-friendly experiences like:

Floating through peaceful outer space
Drifting over calming landscapes
Traveling through colorful, moving mandalas and tunnels

Each session is slightly different — offering a fresh but familiar feel every time. At Acorn & Anchor, we integrate FloatVR directly into therapy sessions to help with:

Focus and attention
Emotional regulation
Body awareness and mindfulness
Desensitization and grounding

A Special Tool for Neurodivergent Clients

If you or your child are neurodivergent, traditional talk therapy may sometimes feel overwhelming or inaccessible. Sensory sensitivities, attention challenges, or difficulty with verbal processing can be real barriers.

FloatVR creates a predictable and customizable environment — a gentle space to explore emotions, sensory experiences, and body awareness. It supports clients in staying engaged without being overwhelmed.

Why Pair VR with Psychotherapy?

Research is still growing, but early clinical trials are promising. Here's what clients and clinicians are noticing:

Improved focus & engagement – The immersive world of FloatVR can boost attention, especially for those who feel easily distracted or unmotivated.
Grounding & desensitization – Calming, gently dynamic visuals help soothe the nervous system without overstimulating.
Effortless mindfulness – With less reliance on language and more on sensory experience, clients can reach a mindful state without needing to "try so hard."

By adding FloatVR to therapy, we create new ways to feel safe, calm, and connected — especially in moments where words just aren’t enough.

Ready to Try VR-Assisted Therapy?

Whether you’re new to therapy or a long-time client, FloatVR might be a powerful new part of your journey. Interested in learning more or giving it a try?

Therapy can be more than just talking — it can be an experience. With FloatVR, you can literally step into calm.