James suffers from acrophobia, an extreme fear of heights. His therapist plans on using a behavioral technique in which James imagines situations where he is up high. The technique that his therapist is following is called

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Imaginal flooding involves the person being exposed to vivid, imagined scenarios of the feared object or situation, in this case, heights, without any gradual buildup. It's a form of exposure therapy that differs from gradual exposure (which involves real-life exposure in a gradual manner) by directly confronting the fear through imagination.

James Suffers from Acrophobia, an Extreme Fear of Heights