The vertical axis on a graph is called the Y-axis. The letter Y sounds like "why." So when the therapist asks "why" about the fear of the vertical axis, it triggers the exact thing the person fears. Classic mathematician trauma. Coordinates have feelings too.
Coordinate System Therapy Session

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