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Therapy Support for Jealousy
Recently I have noticed more people seeking support for challenges around jealous thoughts, to reduce the impact it can have on their mental health and relationships. These feelings can carry shame and stigma, making them difficult to discuss openly. My hope in writing about this is to spread awareness that this can be supported in therapy and help is available. Jealousy can be deeply painful. For the person experiencing it, it can trigger feelings of insecurity, shame, or a

Vicki Soar
3 hours ago4 min read


Exploring Neurobiological Links between Synergetic Play Therapy and Art Psychotherapy
This post is something I am very passionate about. I’ve noticed with both art and play therapy it leaves people asking what is that and how does that work? So, I thought I would share my story on how I discovered it, to help answer some of those questions. How I discovered Play Therapy During my time working as a Counsellor Advocate at a Centre Against Sexual Assault I was lucky enough to attend a Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) training event ( Integrating Extremes: A Synerge

Vicki Soar
Aug 24, 20235 min read


Art Therapy in Melbourne & Online: Why I Believe in the Healing Power of Creativity
Art Therapy in Melbourne & Online: Why I Believe in the Healing Power of Creativity

Vicki Soar
Jun 25, 20253 min read


How Art Therapy Supports Mental Health: The What, When, Where, Who & Why
How Art Therapy Supports Mental Health: The What, When, Where, Who & Why

Vicki Soar
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Art Psychotherapy and Selective (Situational) Mutism: Communication through Art making
Selective (situational) mutism is a complex anxiety disorder characterised by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations, despite the ability to speak in other settings. This subject is very close to my heart, as I find it deeply moving and rewarding when clients reach their goals. It's such an empowering process and one that I find client's and parent's feel so isolated and helpless with. My aim is that this post helps shine a light on a new perspective and

Vicki Soar
Aug 23, 20235 min read


Art Psychotherapy: Regulating the Nervous System and Understanding the Power of Psychodynamic Theory
Art psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that harnesses the creative process to promote emotional healing and personal growth. Beyond...

Vicki Soar
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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