Quetzal supports women living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland aged 16 and above who have experienced childhood sexual abuse
Please note: We are only able to provide counselling between 9am-7pm Monday to Friday. The counselling session will be on the same day and time each week and it is important you are able to commit to a full set of counselling sessions. If you have any concerns please speak to us before referring.
If you are not living in Leicester/Leicestershire or did not experience childhood sexual abuse, please check our list of useful numbers.
If you are a male living in Leicester/Leicestershire who has experienced childhood sexual abuse, please contact First Steps Leicester
You do not need to have reported the abuse to the police in order to access our services.
If you feel ready to access counselling, you can refer yourself by filling and sending us the Referral form below or contacting us.
We believe cost should never be a barrier for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to access counselling so our counselling is provided free of charge, with donations greatly appreciated however as we are a small charity there is a significant waiting list to begin one on one counselling. If you are looking for a specialist counsellor and are able to pay privately we can put you in touch with our highly trained therapists who also run private practice. Please email help@quetzal.org.uk for more information.
Beginning counselling is a significant step. Many women find the experience challenging as well as beneficial. We can provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions; however, counselling does require a personal and practical commitment to be effective. Please watch this video which answers some of the main questions you may have.
If you are not ready to come to counselling yet, you can learn more about counselling and read our self-help guide.
If you know someone who experienced childhood sexual abuse and may benefit from Quetzal counselling services, check our tips on how you can help them.
Self-Referral Form
You can also
call Quetzal now @ 0333 101 4280
Our lines are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
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