First Step — Counsellor in Leicester, England
AddressGround Floor Alliance House 6 Bishop St LE1 6AF, Leicester, ENG
Phone+441162548535
Websitefirststepleicester.org.uk
First Step is an organisation providing free, confidential counselling and support services for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape, aged 13 and over, and their loved ones. They offer services to individuals living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their approach is client-led, focusing on providing a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their difficulties at their own pace. Services include one-to-one counselling, youth counselling, prison specialist counselling, therapeutic emotional support, advocacy, and a male support group. The organisation aims to help survivors increase personal power, reduce isolation, and develop better coping strategies.
Best for
- Male survivors of sexual abuse
- Male survivors of rape
- Young males (13+)
- Supporters of survivors
| Key services | Counselling (18+), Youth Counselling (13+), Prison Specialist Counselling, Therapeutic Emotional Support, Male Support Group |
| Tags | sexual abuse, rape, male survivors, counselling, Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, trauma support, youth counselling, support group |
Reviews on Google4.5 · 10 reviews
It as help me a lot I a new man because of first step
Kind understanding 1 to 1 counselling.
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