Table 4.

Perceived positive experiences.

Domain	Theme
Emotional reactions from meeting my childhood self	Feeling overwhelmed by resurfacing unresolved childhood memories
	Feeling compassion for my younger self
	Feeling proud of how far I have come
Shifting attitudes toward the self	Negative emotions toward myself replaced with positive ones
	No longer blaming myself
	Becoming more accepting of myself
Advantages of using VR	Being fully immersed in the “empty chair” conversation
	Not having to worry about the counselor’s gaze
	Being able to vividly recall my childhood self