Julie Laugere

I have a couple of sessions currently available and can offer face to face daytime, evening and online. Please contact me to see current availability. 

I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, and it’s completely normal to feel uncertain. Please know that you're not alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way, at a pace that feels comfortable for you, with compassion and understanding.

Through Creative Counselling, I offer a warm, supportive environment where you can explore your challenges. Life impacts us in many ways—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Creative therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your experiences and feel truly heard and understood. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, struggling with anxiety or anger, healing from trauma, or dealing with low self-esteem, therapy offers a place where we can work together to address these issues and help you regain a sense of peace and control, all at your own pace.

I am trained in integrative therapy with a creative approach, while working in a person-centred way. 

What does this mean for you? 

It means I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods to meet your unique needs, creating a space that’s personalised just for you. As your therapist, I believe the relationship we build is the foundation of our work together. I’ll tailor each session to your specific needs, always ensuring you feel truly supported throughout your journey.

How can I support you?

My goal is to offer the qualities I would want in a counsellor: kindness, curiosity, honesty, and warmth. Most importantly, I want you to feel supported, knowing you’re not alone, and that you have someone who genuinely cares about your well-being. Having a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and validated allows you to find your voice. Once you do, growth and change can truly happen.

You do not need to have any experience with the arts to benefit from this approach.

All sessions are tailored to your needs and can involve working with the arts but can also involve just talking. 

 What can a Creative Therapy session look like?

Creative therapy uses talking, just like conventional counselling, but adds the power of the arts. This can include using drawing painting, pastels, clay or sand tray for example, as a way to help express difficult feelings and emotions, especially when words are not enough or are difficult to find. Using a variety of art materials, can help you gain new and deeper insights. 

For those who have experienced trauma or difficult life events, the arts can be particularly helpful. It provides a safe, unpressured space to express emotions that may be difficult to articulate. This approach can help you process complex feelings, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, and regain a sense of control over what life’s challenges may have taken away. Together, we can explore your life and relationships from new perspectives, allowing you to reshape your story in a way that feels more manageable.

I currently work out of the Happy Body Project near Bedford. Set in beautiful countryside, the rooms are calming and inviting with all rooms being accessible and on the ground floor. 

 https://www.happybodyproject.co.uk/expert/julie-laugere/

Due to also being an experienced teacher, I have an interest in supporting parents and adult siblings of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and I have extensive experience in working with neurodivergent individuals.

 Counselling typically happens once a week, but I can be flexible if that doesn’t fit your needs. There’s no set limit on sessions, and we’ll focus on what works best for you, whether in person or online.

I know starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so I offer a free, 30-minute online chat where you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work. There’s no pressure to continue, and this is a chance for you to see if you feel comfortable moving forward. If it feels like a good fit, we can take the next step together. 

I offer face to face and online sessions. I can also concessions so please do get in touch.