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Quetzal We provide free counselling and support to female survivors of childhood sexual abuse All of our counsellors are volunteers.

Since 1989, we have provided long-term counselling to support women who are recovering from childhood sexual abuse. As the service has grown we have added in crisis counselling, telephone and online counselling. In 2016, we opened our 3 outreach locations in Coalville, Hinckley and Loughborough. On average we are contacted by 350+ women every year for support in dealing with their trauma. They work in a variety of modalities that include Psychodynamic, Person Centred, Integrative and Humanistic. We not only have fully qualified counsellors but also take on students who are accumulating their hours to complete their qualification. All counsellors adhere to the BACP ethical guidelines. Our service is charged based on income. We are dependent on finding significant additional funding throughout the year from other sources.

Join us next week for another round of group sessions led by Gemma. These sessions are a great way to start your journey...
20/10/2026

Join us next week for another round of group sessions led by Gemma. These sessions are a great way to start your journey with Quetzal in a safe and welcoming small group environment

Upcoming: Counsellor-Led Group Support Sessions Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am at Quetzal, LE3 1HR

Week 1: 27th October – Processing Emotions
Week 2: 3rd November – Anxiety
Week 3: 10th November – Anger
Week 4: 17th November – Defence Mechanisms
Week 5: 24th November – Relationships
Week 6: 1st December – Resilience

These small, professionally facilitated sessions are designed to provide support, guidance, and practical strategies to help you cope while waiting for individual counselling, without any pressure to share your personal experiences.

The 6-week in-person program will be led by a qualified counsellor.

These groups are an optional extra at Quetzal, attending groups does not effect your eligibility for individual counselling.

You can attend one group session or attend all sessions, depending on your needs. The sessions will have a different theme each week to help you concentrate on strategies and coping mechanisms.

There is no need to book but if you would like to let us know you are planning to attend please email [email protected]

19/10/2026

Thank you to all the amazing supporters who came together to raise a fantastic £784.62 at our gig last week! A special thank you to and for their performances and Molly, Suzie and everyone else who donated the amazing raffle prizes to support our work.

Thank you to all the amazing supporters who came together to raise a fantastic £784.62 at our gig last week! A special t...
19/10/2026

Thank you to all the amazing supporters who came together to raise a fantastic £784.62 at our gig last week! A special thank you to and for their performances and Molly, Suzie and everyone else who donated the amazing raffle prizes to support our work.

Creative Session Cancelled but do not despair , you can catch Juliette Burton on Tuesday 27th October for The Creative H...
14/10/2026

Creative Session Cancelled but do not despair , you can catch Juliette Burton on Tuesday 27th October for The Creative Health event at Leicester Central Library.
4-6pm she will run a workshop exploring identity through textile
6-7pm they will be some refreshments and a bit of food
7-9pm Performance from Juliette and then Open Mic

The theme of the event is Sustainability - how do we sustain our identity through arts in the face of change -

Join the fun

Please comment 🦄 if you are interested in engaging creative activities and do not hesitate to let us know what you would like to do

We are recruiting for a part time Communications Assistant
13/10/2026

We are recruiting for a part time Communications Assistant

Quetzal

Emotional Support Volunteer, Aleemah is the winnner of the Frank May Volunteer of the Year category 2026.Dr Frank May, a...
12/10/2026

Emotional Support Volunteer, Aleemah is the winnner of the Frank May Volunteer of the Year category 2026.
Dr Frank May, a great benefactor of the University of a Leicester donated the Frank May Cup with an engraved replica of which is awarded to the volunteer of the Year. Quetzal nominated Aleemah describing her as an invaluable member of the team.

For the full story visit our website volunteer page which featured our volunteering opportunities and volunteer stories

Quetzal has now resumed its recruitment for new volunteers, check out our opportunités and apply

Upcoming: Counsellor-Led Group Support Sessions Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am at Quetzal, LE3 1HRWeek 1: 27th...
28/09/2026

Upcoming: Counsellor-Led Group Support Sessions Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am at Quetzal, LE3 1HR

Week 1: 27th October – Processing Emotions
Week 2: 3rd November – Anxiety
Week 3: 10th November – Anger
Week 4: 17th November – Defence Mechanisms
Week 5: 24th November – Relationships
Week 6: 1st December – Resilience

These small, professionally facilitated sessions are designed to provide support, guidance, and practical strategies to help you cope while waiting for individual counselling, without any pressure to share your personal experiences.

The 6-week in-person program will be led by a qualified counsellor.

These groups are an optional extra at Quetzal, attending groups does not effect your eligibility for individual counselling.

You can attend one group session or attend all sessions, depending on your needs. The sessions will have a different theme each week to help you concentrate on strategies and coping mechanisms.

There is no need to book but if you would like to let us know you are planning to attend please email [email protected]

We have a packed schedule of events this October. There are lots of ways to join in from webinars to in-person events. C...
25/09/2026

We have a packed schedule of events this October. There are lots of ways to join in from webinars to in-person events. Check out the events calendar on our website for full details or keep an eye out for our newsletters. https://quetzal.org.uk/ourevents/month/2026-10/

🎸 LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO GO! 🎸Get your tickets booked for an afternoon of live music and supporting a brilliant cause! Sun...
21/09/2026

🎸 LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO GO! 🎸

Get your tickets booked for an afternoon of live music and supporting a brilliant cause!

Sunday 11 October 2026
4pm–7pm
The Real Ale Classroom, Leicester

Featuring local Leicester bands:
🔥 Interpretation
🔥 MissKicks
🔥 Raised on Chaos

Every ticket helps raise funds for Quetzal, supporting women affected by childhood sexual abuse through specialist counselling, support and advocacy.

Book your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quetzal-charity-gig-tickets-1993996009742

Address

Quetzal (39), Business Box, 3 Oswin Road
Braunstone
LE31HR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443331014280

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