CPD Standards Accredited — This course has been independently accredited by the CPD Standards Office.
The Atrium Clinic accredited Gaming Therapy course is designed for professionals working with young people who have some existing knowledge of counselling or therapeutic support. Delegates are expected to complete the full 1.5 days, beginning with Module 1: Onboarding to Gaming and VR Therapies.
Atrium Clinic’s Gaming and VR Courses equip professionals to integrate digital tools into therapy. Based on research and clinical experience, the training explores how video games and virtual reality can enhance mental health, strengthen family bonds, and support young people’s wellbeing. Each course offers practical, evidence-based guidance for positive therapeutic outcomes.
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Describe rationale for VR and Gaming use in therapeutic practice.
Describe equipment required
Demonstrate how to set up equipment
Explore VR and Video games to be used in therapy
Have an understanding of the use of gaming in therapy and ability to set up practice
Appreciate role of training, ethics, consent and professional standards for this application
Set up Gaming and VR as part of therapeutic offer
Describe equipment required
Demonstrate how to set up equipment and practice
Engage in hands-on exploration of games within therapy
Overview of gaming therapy in use through case study
Describe an overview of ethics, training standards, participant consent and how professional standards apply to this intervention
Introductions and Orientation/Overview
Equipment Setup and Familiarisation
Participant Onboarding for therapy
Intro to session planning
Training and Professional Standards
Documentation and Consent
Quiz, ongoing Support, Homework and Feedback – 10 minutes
Explain the therapeutic applications of digital gaming and virtual reality (VR) within work with young people
Demonstrate the use of gaming and VR as practical tools in therapeutic sessions
Identify ethical, safeguarding, and practical considerations when integrating digital tools into practice
Explore gaming and VR applications that support trauma-informed, anxiety-reduction, and social skills interventions
Reference a range of games and VR platforms suitable for use in digital and blended therapy
Engage in hands-on exploration of games and VR experiences adaptable for therapeutic work
Gain practical experience through a hands-on introduction to VR and gaming hardware
Review the purpose, boundaries, and therapeutic intentions underlying game-based and VR interventions
Understand and access immediate support channels available for participants, including guidance for managing any difficulties that may arise during the course
Describe therapeutic uses of digital gaming and VR
Demonstrate gaming and have knowledge of VR as tools in sessions
Indicate ethical, safeguarding, and practical considerations
List gaming and VR applications for trauma, anxiety, and social skills development
Refer to games and VR platforms to support digital therapies
Hands on experience and use of games that can be used in therapy
Introduction to VR Therapy Overview of VR in therapy with live demonstrations
Setting Up & Safeguarding Technical setup, ethical use, screen-time concerns and consent
Building a Programme / Session Plan Design session plans across age groups
Guided Practice & Peer Feedback Small-group role-play with structured feedback
Quiz, Wrap-Up & Resources Q&A, next steps, clinical supervision, additional trainings, individual coaching and protocol reminder on downloads from website and accessing download code
Full 1.5-day group course – £150 inclusive of VAT
Remote training includes protocol download and access to further resources on the Atrium website.
Personal 1-to-1 online coaching (4 sessions) – £310 inclusive of VAT
To arrange your place, simply complete a contact form and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your booking.
Bespoke courses can be arranged by agreement
Thursday 8 October (Full Day)
Thursday 29 October (Half Day AM)
Thursday 12 November (Full Day)
Thursday 26 November (Half Day AM)
Thursday 3 December (Full Day)
Thursday 17 December (Half Day AM)
Thursday 14 January (Full Day)
Thursday 28 January (Half Day AM)
Thursday 11 February (Full Day)
Thursday 25 February (Half Day AM)
Thursday 11 March (Full Day)
Thursday 25 March (Half Day AM)
Thursday 8 April (Full Day)
Thursday 29 April (Half Day AM)
Thursday 13 May (Full Day)
Thursday 20 May (Half Day AM)
Thursday 3 June (Full Day)
Thursday 10 June (Half Day AM)
Thursday 1 July (Full Day)
Thursday 8 July (Half Day AM)
Thursday 12 August (Full Day)
Thursday 26 August (Half Day AM)
Thursday 9 September (Full Day)
Thursday 30 September (Half Day AM)
Join our CPD-accredited Gaming and VR therapy course via Zoom and choose the onboarding and training dates that work best for you.
Once submitted, a member of our team will be in contact to finalise your training.
