Julian has developed an intense fear of heights (acrophobia) which is beginning to affect his career as an architect, as he cannot visit high-rise construction sites. His colleague suggests he undergoes flooding therapy, but Julian is highly anxious about what this would involve and whether it would be effective.
Discuss flooding as a treatment for phobias. Refer to Julian in your answer.
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