About Soar Art Therapy
Soar Art Therapy is a Melbourne-based mental health service founded by Vicki Soar, a registered art psychotherapist and approved victim services counsellor.
The service offers a gentle, trauma-informed approach that uses creativity to support emotional wellbeing, healing, and personal growth for children, adolescents, and adults.
Vicki has experience supporting people experiencing:
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Trauma and PTSD-related symptoms
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Victims of Crime, including family violence, sexual assault and the Bondi beach attack
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Anxiety and depression
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Emotional regulation difficulties
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Relationship and attachment-related challenges
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Separation anxiety and situational mutism
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Neurodiversity, including ASD and ADHD
No prior art experience is needed.
Sessions are 50 minutes and tailored to each individual, integrating:
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Art therapy and expressive approaches
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Play-based and somatic-informed methods
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Neuroscience-informed practice
Sessions are available:
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In person at the Balaclava studio
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Online via secure telehealth
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Outreach sessions (where appropriate)
Our Therapist
Vicki Soar is the founder of Soar Art Therapy and a registered art psychotherapist in both England and Australia. She works with children (4+), teenagers, and adults, offering a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to emotional and psychological wellbeing. Vicki is also an approved Victim Services Counsellor and provides support to individuals affected by family violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.
She is passionate about the healing and transformative potential of creative expression. Her approach supports clients to process experiences, regulate emotions, and reconnect with themselves in a safe and supportive environment.
Her practice is informed by an understanding of trauma, the nervous system, and neuroplasticity, supporting meaningful and lasting change through both creative and therapeutic processes.
Vicki is a full professional member of ANZACATA and the Australian Counsellors Association (Level 4), and has further training in Synergetic Play Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
At Soar Art Therapy, she is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that supports resilience, healing, and personal growth.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy allows clients to explore their emotions through visual media in a safe, supportive, empowering environment. Art therapy is about the process and journey of art making rather than the end product, and no previous art experience is required. Sessions are client-centred, with a trauma-informed approach bringing in elements of neuroscience research and psychodynamic theory.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses creative processes—like drawing, painting, or sculpting—to help individuals explore emotions, process experiences, and support their mental wellbeing. It’s not about artistic skill, but about expression and healing.
Who does Vicki work with?
Vicki works with children (ages 4+), teenagers, and adults, offering tailored support to meet each client’s unique needs. For young children Vicki will also use Synergetic Play Therapy interventions.
Is a referral required?
No referral is needed. Clients can contact Vicki directly to arrange an initial session.
Does the client need to be good at art?
Not at all. Artistic skill is not required. Art Therapy is about using creativity as a tool for expression and growth.
What issues can Art Therapy help with?
Art Therapy can support a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:
– Anxiety and depression
- Relationship issues, including retroactive jealousy OCD and limerence
– Trauma and PTSD
– Supporting neurodivergent needs (ADHD and Autism)
– Emotional regulation and low self-esteem
– Situational mutism and social challenges
What do I bring?
Just yourself - all materials are provided and included in the session.
Fees & Access
Information on funding options and how to access sessions.
How much does a session cost?
Fees vary depending on the funding stream. There is a sliding scale available, and Vicki is happy to discuss this with families individually.
Please get in touch directly to confirm the cost of a session.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions can be accessed in a way that suits the client best:
– In-person at Vicki’s studio in Balaclava, Melbourne
– Online via telehealth
– Outreach (at home, school, or in the community, where possible)
Is private health cover accepted?
Yes. Rebates may be available through private health providers such as Medibank, Bupa, AHM, and ARHG. Please check with your provider to see if your plan includes Art Therapy.
Are therapy packs available?
We are currently working on creative therapy packs to complement sessions or for flexible, self-paced support at home. They will be available soon.
Are NDIS sessions available?
Yes. Vicki works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, and invoices are aligned with current NDIS therapy rates.