The Leicester Counselling Centre

The Leicester Counselling Centre is a charitable organisation founded in 1981 to provide affordable, long-term, counselling to adults who are experiencing mental health, social and emotional distress that disrupts their daily living. Our service reaches individuals across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, making us one of the largest general counselling providers in Leicestershire.

The Centre provides a comfortable and confidential environment on the edge of Victoria Park and our large team of dedicated volunteer counsellors offer a non-judgemental space in which you can explore the difficulties you may be facing. At your initial assessment and throughout your counselling, our service will provide you with the opportunity to talk in confidence and work towards a clearer understanding of yourself and your needs.

The Centre is an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), abiding by their Standards of Practice and Ethical Framework

The Leicester Counselling Centre relies on its excellent team of volunteers, who have been an integral part of the Centre for over 40 years. The standard of its support is held in high regard by the local community and health professionals and its reputation is maintained by the careful selection of its team.

The Leicester Counselling Centre regularly recruits qualified and experienced counsellors to support the more complex and demanding clinical work that the Centre undertakes. Qualified counsellors joining our volunteer team benefit from remaining part of a network of professionals, accruing hours towards accreditation and having access to an excellent low-cost CPD Programme. Opportunities to access paid work, either by getting involved in our EAP Programme or beginning Private Practice using the Centre’s referral system and premises, is also available.