Immersive Internet technology is no video game

Driver said that a mere six per cent of deployments are currently enterprise-wide, but she expects isolated use cases to spread virally much like instant messaging and video conferencing did.

As for Preferred Family Healthcare, virtual counseling remains at the proof-of-concept stage for now. But with three years of funding, Dillon hopes to demonstrate that treatment can be made accessible to those facing hurdles like geographical remoteness, or fear of discrimination should they be seen leaving a physical treatment centre. "There are so many people we think this could be applicable for," Dillon said.