First Step Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland offers free, confidential support to male survivors of sexual abuse and rape (aged 13+) and their loved ones. Our services are designed to help survivors feel less isolated, regain personal power, and make positive choices for their future.
We provide a range of specialist services, including:
- Counselling for adults (18+)
- Youth counselling (13+)
- Prison specialist counselling service
- Therapeutic emotional support
- Support & advocacy
- Male support group
Our team is highly experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to working at your own pace. We understand how difficult it can be to reach out, and we strive to make every client feel safe, valued, and heard. All services are free of charge and strictly confidential.
We support survivors and their supporters living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Our impact is reflected in our clients’ feedback:
- 86% report feeling more hopeful for the future
- 87% develop better coping strategies
- 67% feel less isolated
- 83% feel less guilt or shame
- 100% feel safe, comfortable, valued, and heard by their counsellor
How to access our services:
- Call our office or text to request a call back
- Email us to arrange an assessment appointment
- All initial contacts are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality
If you or someone you care about needs support, take the first step and contact us today.
An assessment will be conducted prior to any decisions to take on a client as not all will be ready for counselling.