VR therapies

20/09/2025

Happening today! Don't forget to follow Rebecca Gill's new page Virtual Reality Therapies - VR for ALL ✨

Right then... tomorrow's the day and I'm properly buzzing! 🐝✨

Taking our VR sensory space to NN Fest for the very first time and honestly? Equal parts "this is going to be AMAZING" and "what have I got myself into?!" 😅

We're creating this little oasis of calm in the middle of festival chaos - comfy seats, dreamy lighting, and headsets full of magic where you can: 🐬 Swim with dolphins 🎨 Paint rainbows in thin air 🌲 Wander through peaceful forests 🌌 Float through galaxies and make music with the stars ✨ ... or simply have a proper zen moment... 🧘🏻‍♀️

Basically if you need to escape the madness for 10 minutes and do something completely wonderful, come find the slightly frazzled woman surrounded by VR kit trying not to trip over cables 🤣

This feels like such a big step for us and I genuinely can't wait to see people's faces when they experience it all 💜

See you in the field!

24/07/2025

New page 👇

27/06/2025

Please go follow the new page 🙏😊❤️

02/04/2025

💙 A New Chapter Begins 💙

This is a tough one to write, but here goes… VR Therapies CIC is closing. After years of passion, innovation, and impact, the financial challenges of COVID, which put us in over £75,000 debt, combined with a devastating burglary and rising costs have made it impossible to continue in its current form.

The past few years have been brutal for charities and social enterprises, with so many amazing organisations forced to close. The fact that we’ve kept going this long, bringing joy, relief, and life-changing experiences to so many, is incredible.

Because VR Therapies was never about the company, it’s about the people. It’s about every child who laughed in a VR world when the real one felt too hard, every person who found relief, confidence, or joy, and every moment of magic we created together. From helping a little girl become a mermaid before she passed to giving an elderly boxer one last fight... the impact has been extraordinary. And I am so proud of what we’ve achieved.

To everyone who has supported, believed, and been part of this journey - thank you. 💙

But hear me loud and clear: I am not stopping. This is NOT the end! The work will continue. I will still be delivering sessions, workshops, and training, and all projects will go ahead. And I’m already working on something even stronger, even better, to make sure no one is left behind.

✨ Watch this space. The best is yet to come. ✨

With love and gratitude,
Rebecca

10/01/2025

We’re thrilled to share this new video created by the University of Northampton, showcasing our collaboration on a bespoke therapeutic VR program! 🌟

A huge thank you to the brilliant team at the University of Northampton, especially Mu Mu, Andy Debus, and all the talented students involved, for their creativity and commitment to creating something truly special.

This collaboration is an incredible example of how academia and social enterprise can come together to make a lasting impact, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support from the Knowledge Exchange Partnership.

This unique VR experience is exclusively for VR Therapies, designed to support young people with mental health challenges or those with life-limiting conditions, as part of our Headsets @ Home program. This content is a game-changer and will also be integrated into our community outreach initiatives to reach those who need it most.

You can watch the video here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogB2Bv5QMmc&ab_channel=UniNorthampton

And read more about the project in the university's blog here 👉 https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research-blogs/dolphin-experience-vr/

Let’s keep breaking new ground in mental health support! 💡

Find out more about the University of Northampton at https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/

13/12/2024

✨ Continuing the Magic at Kingsley Special Academy ✨

Over the past six weeks, we’ve had the honour of delivering another transformative VR Therapies program at Kingsley Special Academy, and we’re thrilled to continue this incredible journey in the new year! Supporting students in care who’ve experienced trauma and those with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), the impact has been nothing short of life-changing. 💖

The program has created magical moments and profound transformations:

🌊 Jacob's breakthrough — Teachers hearing him laugh for the first time in two years! We've seen him go from self-harming and head-banging to peacefully sitting by the VR beach within minutes with Rebecca, building trust and finding comfort.
🌈 Unlocking technology — Students who once found technology inaccessible are now confidently exploring VR, gaining new skills and independence.
🕊️ Relaxation and Regulation — We’ve seen students physically relax as spasms reduced, tension melted away, and breathing calmed, helping them regulate both physically and mentally.
🎈 Accessible adventures — Students experienced the wonder of flying hot air balloons, skydiving, and piloting planes — adventures they would otherwise miss due to their complex health needs.

Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Seeing the joy, the confidence, and the barriers broken down is an inspiration every day. This program has been a bridge to experiences once out of reach, providing students with a sense of freedom, empowerment, and magic.

A huge thank you to the Kingsley team and especially Bev Williams, whose dedication and collaboration have made this all possible. We can’t wait to return in the new year to build on this incredible progress and continue supporting students with meaningful and transformative experiences.

Here’s to more moments of joy, comfort, and wonder — because everyone deserves to dream big. 💫

13/11/2024

I was honoured to speak at The One West Northamptonshire event, where West Northamptonshire Council unveiled its Draft 2030 Vision, focusing on inclusive growth, prevention, collaboration, and strength in partnerships.

I shared stories from two of our most impactful and meaningful partnerships with WNC:

🔹 Our pilot supporting students with special needs in building essential life skills to support independence and mental health.
🔹 Our pilot study with nursing home residents, focusing on holistic health and improving quality of life.

The response was overwhelming! 😊 Thank you everyone so much for your kind words. The Director of Public Health and Council Chief Executive gave incredible feedback and support, and it was a pleasure connecting with local police leadership and constables as they explore wellbeing initiatives for their teams too.

It was fantastic to see so much support across the council for inclusive growth and collaborative innovation - whether it's for community wellbeing, SEND strategies, start-up support, female entrepreneurship or resilience and recovery for all (so many of my passions!)... we are certainly stronger together.

As always an inspiring and wonderful time also reconnecting with other community groups, charities and changemakers. ❤

Exciting steps forward for West Northamptonshire!

- Rebecca