Sexual Abuse Counselling in Leicester
I specialise in domestic and sexual abuse, as I have worked at a rape crisis centre for over a decade.
I’m Nova, a trauma-informed counsellor specialising in working with sexual violence and its impact. I offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy and bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work — I am neurodiverse, which shapes my understanding of difference, identity, and the importance of flexible, inclusive support.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. My approach is creative and integrative, always ethical, and shaped around you rather than a fixed model.
I specialise in domestic and sexual abuse, as I have worked at a rape crisis centre for over a decade.
I’m Nova, a trauma-informed counsellor specialising in working with sexual violence and its impact. I offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy and bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work — I am neurodiverse, which shapes my understanding of difference, identity, and the importance of flexible, inclusive support.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. My approach is creative and integrative, always ethical, and shaped around you rather than a fixed model.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, as well as individuals healing from sexual abuse and building self esteem.
Stuck in the same relationship patterns? Struggling to connect, communicate, or move on from the past? I help individuals and couples break free from what’s holding them back.
Using an integrative approach, we’ll uncover patterns beneath the surface, process past experiences, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to explore challenges such as conflict, disconnection, and the impact of trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and focused on real change not just talking, but gaining understanding and moving forward. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, as well as individuals healing from sexual abuse and building self esteem.
Stuck in the same relationship patterns? Struggling to connect, communicate, or move on from the past? I help individuals and couples break free from what’s holding them back.
Using an integrative approach, we’ll uncover patterns beneath the surface, process past experiences, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to explore challenges such as conflict, disconnection, and the impact of trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and focused on real change not just talking, but gaining understanding and moving forward. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or held back by past trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or experiences with the justice system, as well as challenges related to faith, spirituality, or cultural expectations.
I help people heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, and overcome patterns holding them back. Using a trauma-informed, relational approach with parts work, inner child exploration, somatic awareness, and creative methods, I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, understand emotions, and reconnect with yourself.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or held back by past trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or experiences with the justice system, as well as challenges related to faith, spirituality, or cultural expectations.
I help people heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, and overcome patterns holding them back. Using a trauma-informed, relational approach with parts work, inner child exploration, somatic awareness, and creative methods, I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, understand emotions, and reconnect with yourself.
As your therapist, I can guide & nurture you towards calm, self-confidence & change. We'll explore your history - generational patterns before & after your birth, your childhood, your relationships, any trauma’s, & find a holistic route to understand why you may respond to situations / relationships / yourself in the way that you do. Maybe you’ve heard of shadow work? How the unconscious parts of ourselves create both helpful & unhelpful patterns in our behaviour & relationships. I work from a therapeutic space in Clarendon Park, Leicester and I also offer zoom & walk-and-talk sessions at The Botanic Gardens in Leicester.
As your therapist, I can guide & nurture you towards calm, self-confidence & change. We'll explore your history - generational patterns before & after your birth, your childhood, your relationships, any trauma’s, & find a holistic route to understand why you may respond to situations / relationships / yourself in the way that you do. Maybe you’ve heard of shadow work? How the unconscious parts of ourselves create both helpful & unhelpful patterns in our behaviour & relationships. I work from a therapeutic space in Clarendon Park, Leicester and I also offer zoom & walk-and-talk sessions at The Botanic Gardens in Leicester.
Hi, I am a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I Offer face to face and online sessions, I am based in Evington Leicester with easy access for parking. I have many years experience working with a range of different issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, self esteem, relationship issues. I have experience of working with children (age 5 up) teenagers and adults. I offer you a safe non judgemental place to explore your difficult thoughts and feelings, and work with you to create the changes you want to make.
Hi, I am a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I Offer face to face and online sessions, I am based in Evington Leicester with easy access for parking. I have many years experience working with a range of different issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, self esteem, relationship issues. I have experience of working with children (age 5 up) teenagers and adults. I offer you a safe non judgemental place to explore your difficult thoughts and feelings, and work with you to create the changes you want to make.
My specialism is trauma, in particular that associated with child sexual abuse and sexual violence.
Hi! I'm Hayley and I'm a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. You might be wondering whether counselling is for you so let me tell you a little bit about what to expect. Counselling provides a space for you to talk openly at your pace without judgement. I will listen to your worries, and provide you with empathy and compassion in a pocket of time that is just for you. Our counselling relationship is built on trust and we will work together at your pace. I will encourage you to share your thoughts and emotions safely in order to explore solutions. Humour is important too so we will also celebrate the good times.
My specialism is trauma, in particular that associated with child sexual abuse and sexual violence.
Hi! I'm Hayley and I'm a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. You might be wondering whether counselling is for you so let me tell you a little bit about what to expect. Counselling provides a space for you to talk openly at your pace without judgement. I will listen to your worries, and provide you with empathy and compassion in a pocket of time that is just for you. Our counselling relationship is built on trust and we will work together at your pace. I will encourage you to share your thoughts and emotions safely in order to explore solutions. Humour is important too so we will also celebrate the good times.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
I am a professionally qualified, experienced counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Leicestershire. I have over 23 years of experience working within a wide range of wellbeing, therapy, health & fitness industries. I have a humanistic approach to therapy; I have collated my knowledge from several different therapeutic disciplines which has helped me blend a unique approach for my clients.
When you access my wellbeing services you can gain a greater understanding of your life.
I am a professionally qualified, experienced counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Leicestershire. I have over 23 years of experience working within a wide range of wellbeing, therapy, health & fitness industries. I have a humanistic approach to therapy; I have collated my knowledge from several different therapeutic disciplines which has helped me blend a unique approach for my clients.
When you access my wellbeing services you can gain a greater understanding of your life.
Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
I have specialised training & experience in sexual abuse & trauma.
I am a Person-Centred therapist. I work in a trauma-informed manner and have a great deal of experience & training working with trauma. What has happened to you and the effects it has had on your life are of interest to me. I have a lot of experience working with people who have been sexually abused or victims of CSA, and I follow CPS guidelines for Therapy.
I have specialised training & experience in sexual abuse & trauma.
I am a Person-Centred therapist. I work in a trauma-informed manner and have a great deal of experience & training working with trauma. What has happened to you and the effects it has had on your life are of interest to me. I have a lot of experience working with people who have been sexually abused or victims of CSA, and I follow CPS guidelines for Therapy.
I specialise in working with Grief, Autism, Learning disabilities, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Anxiety, Motivation, Confidence, Relationships, Self care strategies.
I have 30 years experience of working with people with Autism and intellectual disability, and dementia. I am trained in working with Grief, Baby Loss, Communication, Neurodiversity, Sexual Abuse, EUPD. I am also a life coach and reiki healer
I specialise in working with Grief, Autism, Learning disabilities, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Anxiety, Motivation, Confidence, Relationships, Self care strategies.
I have 30 years experience of working with people with Autism and intellectual disability, and dementia. I am trained in working with Grief, Baby Loss, Communication, Neurodiversity, Sexual Abuse, EUPD. I am also a life coach and reiki healer
Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
This includes running my own practice from home, as well as more than four years working for an organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse.
I have experience of working with male, female and gender neutral clients, aged between 16-88 years old, with various presenting issues, including: Depression, anxiety, bereavement, self-harm, body image issues, OCD, childhood trauma, addiction, anger management, sexual abuse, gender and sexuality issues, an relationship break-ups and self-esteem problems.
This includes running my own practice from home, as well as more than four years working for an organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse.
I have experience of working with male, female and gender neutral clients, aged between 16-88 years old, with various presenting issues, including: Depression, anxiety, bereavement, self-harm, body image issues, OCD, childhood trauma, addiction, anger management, sexual abuse, gender and sexuality issues, an relationship break-ups and self-esteem problems.
Are you experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression, anger and/or sadness? Do you perhaps find it hard to talk about what is going on for you with people around you including your loved ones? You may be noticing that the way you are coping is not helping you to feel better in the long term. I strongly believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn how to manage difficult things that are going on for them, and to move forward to a place where they can feel positive and their mind is at ease. I can work with you collaboratively, and help you to achieve your goals.
Are you experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression, anger and/or sadness? Do you perhaps find it hard to talk about what is going on for you with people around you including your loved ones? You may be noticing that the way you are coping is not helping you to feel better in the long term. I strongly believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn how to manage difficult things that are going on for them, and to move forward to a place where they can feel positive and their mind is at ease. I can work with you collaboratively, and help you to achieve your goals.
Hello, I'm Zareeda and I work with people on issues ranging from rape and sexual abuse to stress, bereavement, anxiety and depression.
Our work together is based upon trust, empathy, understanding and a willingness to accept you without reservation. I can provide you with the space for you to completely let go and explore your problems, issues, emotions and processes at your own pace.
Hello, I'm Zareeda and I work with people on issues ranging from rape and sexual abuse to stress, bereavement, anxiety and depression.
Our work together is based upon trust, empathy, understanding and a willingness to accept you without reservation. I can provide you with the space for you to completely let go and explore your problems, issues, emotions and processes at your own pace.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I practiced at Mind for 3 years and for a local organisation with male survivors of sexual abuse for 6 years.
I am an accredited, registered and insured counsellor and psychotherapist and provide a warm, non judgemental and grounded presence, in a respectful and confidential space. As a humanistic and integrative therapist, I recognise your individuality in a holistic and positive sense, together with your potential for change. I also see how acknowledging pain or difficulties in the past allows repair in the present. With exploration and understanding, this can lead to greater personal and interpersonal awareness and functioning. Enabling this, I have strong belief in the trusting therapeutic relationship we can create.
I practiced at Mind for 3 years and for a local organisation with male survivors of sexual abuse for 6 years.
I am an accredited, registered and insured counsellor and psychotherapist and provide a warm, non judgemental and grounded presence, in a respectful and confidential space. As a humanistic and integrative therapist, I recognise your individuality in a holistic and positive sense, together with your potential for change. I also see how acknowledging pain or difficulties in the past allows repair in the present. With exploration and understanding, this can lead to greater personal and interpersonal awareness and functioning. Enabling this, I have strong belief in the trusting therapeutic relationship we can create.
Hi, I'm Candice I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I offer skilled & compassionate evidenced based therapy services centred around increasing your sense of agency, awareness & autonomy. I am a specialist in Relational Trauma and am most skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and PTSD. I am also skilled and experienced in supporting everyday challenges to complex and enduring difficulties. My therapeutic approach is directed towards developing your confidence to fulfil your potential and to facilitate your ability to accept or change and adapt.
Hi, I'm Candice I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I offer skilled & compassionate evidenced based therapy services centred around increasing your sense of agency, awareness & autonomy. I am a specialist in Relational Trauma and am most skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and PTSD. I am also skilled and experienced in supporting everyday challenges to complex and enduring difficulties. My therapeutic approach is directed towards developing your confidence to fulfil your potential and to facilitate your ability to accept or change and adapt.
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.