My name is Graham Walker. I am a professional psychotherapist and lover of all things video game. GameFeel is the podcast that explores what gaming and therapy can teach us about playing better and living better.

Phobias are an awful condition to live with. Sometimes videogames can be the trigger for our phobias, making it hard to play games we may otherwise love. But, could these same games also hold the cure for such phobias? Join me in this episode of GameFeel to explore what phobias are, how they develop and what role- if any- video games can play in their treatment.

Video Games discussed:

‘Bloodborne’ (2015), developed by FromSoftware, Inc.

Music Credits:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Ode an die Freude/Ode to Joy 1

Beethoven: Ode to Joy | #beethoven #classicalmusic #choir

‘Checking In’ by Lena Raine (from ‘Celeste’, Developed byMaddy Makes Games and Extremely OK Games, Ltd.)

Available at: Celeste Original Soundtrack | Lena Raine

‘Train Ride’ by Cicada Sirens (from ‘Signalis’, Developed by‘rose-engine’

Avaialble at: SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) | Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes | SIGNALIS

‘Your Confession is Complete’ and ‘Decisive Combat’ byStuart Chatwood (from ‘Darkest Dungeon 2’, developed by Red Hook Studios)

Available at: Darkest Dungeon II (Original Video Game Soundtrack) | Stuart Chatwood

Haunted Hilltop by Ockeroid (from ‘Crow Country’, developed by SFB Games)

Available at: Crow Country (Original Soundtrack) | Ockeroid

‘Forest Interlude’ by David Wise (from ‘Donkey Kong Country2’, Developed by Rare)

‘The Weight of Rain’ by Lifeformed x Janice Kwan (from‘Tunic’ by Isometricorp Games)

Available at: TUNIC (Original Game Soundtrack) | Lifeformed × Janice Kwan | Lifeformed