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Speaking At LGBT+ History Month Enderby HQ

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:17:31 GMT

Speaking about LGBT+ Specialist Counselling at Enderby HQ

It was an absolute joy to speak again at Enderby HQ for LGBT+ History Month. I was warmly welcomed by the wonderful and dedicated team brought together by the fantastic James Yeoman, host of the LGBT+ History Month event. The lovely Sian Lowther spoke of her personal and professional experiences of being ace/aro and offered insight, humour and history of the asexual aromantic community. Vernal Scott spoke of his amazing career dedicating his working like to diversity, inclusion and education, the work he has done for HIV/AIDS during the crisis. I spoke about LGBT+ Specialist counselling and offered some tips when searching for a counsellor. Thank you so much for having me speak again, Leicestershire Police!

LGBT+ Training Delivered To Leicester Counselling Centre

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:20:22 GMT

The pleasure of delivering to The Counsellors of The Leicester Counselling Centre

It was truly a joy to deliver LGBT+ Awareness Training to the terrific counsellors at The Leicester Counselling Centre. The Belmont Hotel offered a wonderful setting for the EDI workshops on Monday 13th October. The counsellors offered insightful feedback and an openness communicating a core value of inclusion. It was a privilege to speak along side Danielle and Raj, two fantastic and accomplished practitioners.

Delivering Training For The Leicester Counselling Centre Staff

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:40:59 GMT

Rosie will be delivering LGBT+ Awareness Training to The Leicester Counselling Centre

Rosie is incredibly excited to have been asked to deliver LGBT+ Awareness Training to the counsellors of The Leicester Counselling Centre. The training will be a whistle-stop tour in LGBT+ Awareness covering stereotypes, laws around the world, language, gender diversity and being an ally to the community. Rosie is also excited to be attending the workshops focusing on working with ADHD Clients, and working with South Asian Clients. The workshop will take place at The Belmont Hotel on Monday 13th October

Delivering Training at Enderby Police Headquarters

Sat, 10 May 2025 14:05:29 GMT

Delivering Training to the wonderful staff at Enderby Police Headquarters

It was a pleasure to be welcomed into Enderby HQ last week to deliver LGBT+ Awareness training to some of the brilliant staff. The staff offered insightful, heartfelt reflections and lovely feedbac.

If you or your agency would benefit from LGBT+ Awareness Training, please check out the training page of the RUCounselling website!

And have a lovely sunny weekend!

Best Wishes

Rosie

LGBT+ Training Delivery To Leicestershire Police

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:47:44 GMT

Wednesday 30th April 2025

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New Location!

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:39:03 GMT

RUCounselling has moved to a new location!

Don't worry, we haven't moved far! We've moved to a new building and into a room that's slightly larger. We've kept the same cosy colourful vibe as the last room.

We have moved from New Walk over to Princess Road West in Leicester City.

If you have any questions or thoughts on the move please send an email over to info@rucounselling.com

Certificate Of Achievement From The King's Trust

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:57:51 GMT

RUCounselling has received a certificate of achievement from The King's Trust

RUCounselling received high commendation for The England Country Final Business Awards 2025.

RUCounselling was established in April 2022 with the support from The King's Trust (which was then called The Prince's Trust.) RUCounselling is shortened from Rainbow Umbrella Counselling and specialises in support anyone identifying 'under the rainbow' or anyone 'caught in the rain.'

The journey of establishing and maintaining RUCounselling has been incredible. The practice started as just one day a week and now operates five days a week.

Being able to support individuals identifying within the LGBT+ community is an honour and one that RUCounselling takes with responsibility and dedication to ongoing learning.

RUCounselling First Training Delivery

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:36:02 GMT

The First Delivery of The RUCounselling LGBT+ Awareness Training

It was an absolute joy to deliver The LGBT+ Awareness Training for the first time to Leicestershire Police, Unison and The Leicester LGBT Centre. Phase one of the delivery opened incredibly indepth and passionate discussion about LGBT+ Awareness and inclusion. Rosie is very excited to deliver phase two of the training to this group!

Leicester Pride 2024

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:51 GMT

It's Leicester Pride!

Catch Jim and Rosie at Leicester Pride tomorrow! We'll be wearing blue RUCounselling Tshirts and always up for a chat! The Pride parade starts at 12pm at The Curve Theatre then arrives at Abbey Park at 2pm for all Pride Events and celebrations! We're really looking forward to seeing you at Pride

When seeking support for mental health It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

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Rosie as Guest Speaker

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:59:27 GMT

Rosie was Guest Speaker at Landmarks Networking and Social Event last night

There was a fantastic turn out and a lot of interest in RUCounselling's LGBT+ Awareness Course for professionals. There were some wonderful ideas including collaborations, online delivery and annual refreshers. Rosie is so grateful for the opportunity to have been the guest speaker last night and thanks everyone so much for their support. We also all had the most incredible samosas!

Rosie is The Guest Speaker at Landmarks Social Circle and Networking Event

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:29:02 GMT

Wednesday 31st July 2024, 5pm at Landmarks on New Walk

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I am absolutely delighted to have been asked to speak about LGBT+ Awareness within the work place at this month's Business Networking and Social Event hosted by Landmarks on Wednesday 31st July 2024 at 5pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Join us in our upcoming Social Circle Networking event where you can connect with like-minded individuals, expand your horizons, and build valuable business relationships.

Hear from Rosie Craven, a Specialist LGBT+ Counsellor at R U Counselling, who will talk about how LGBT+ Awareness brings benefits to business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or simply interested in expanding your social and professional circle, this event is for you.

Don't miss out – secure your spot by registering for FREE today.

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✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in f or a free 10 minute chat!

Rosie Has Been Awarded Accreditation Status With The BACP

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:05:08 GMT

What Does Accreditation Mean?

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Attending The Leicestershire Police LGBT+ History Month Event

NM219707 — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:36:51 GMT

Insightful and heartfelt experience of attending the LGBT+ history month event with Leicestershire Police

It was an honour to attend the LGBT+ History Month event hosted at Enderby Head Quarters by Leicestershire Police. It is also an honour to appear in the newsletter!

The speakers at the event included Emma Proctor and Mike Wrighton from Unison, Dan Hope from Hinkley Pride and Skye Morden or The West Midlands Police. Each individual offered heart felt and insightful information about their amazing work supporting the LGBT+ Community.

Rosie on BBC Radio Leicester!

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:42:14 GMT

Sunday 8th October - Rosie went on BBC Radio Leicester to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) With Andy Pierce

Andy Pierce - 08/10/2023 - BBC Sounds

Please click the link above to listen

There is some wonderful information about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) on The NHS website including:

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern.

SAD is sometimes known as "winter depression " because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter.

Some people with SAD may have symptoms during the summer and feel better during the winter.

Symptoms of SAD can include:

a persistent low mood
a loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities
irritability
feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness
feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) and sleepy during the day
sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning
craving carbohydrates and gaining weight
difficulty concentrating
decreased sex drive

For some people, these symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on their day-to-day activities.

RUCounselling is going to Leicester Pride!

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:54:58 GMT

Saturday 2nd of September is Leicester Pride, and we're really proud to announce that RUCounselling's team will be there!

Please look out for myself, Jim or Reuben: we'll be the ones in RUCounselling Tshirts handing out badges! - if you see us, come and say hi!

We'll be meeting everyone outside the Curve Theatre, to march with the Pride Parade at 12pm, and will arrive at the new location Abbey Park with the Parade at 1pm.

We really hope to see you there (but don't worry - confidentially is important so we'll never discuss or disclose anything about whether you've spoken to us or seen us before.)

Helpful Organisations and Useful Contact Details

NM219707 — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:55:30 GMT

Here are some helpful organisations and useful contact details to have in case you need them

Text

Shout: 85258
Free 24/7 confidential text mental health support service

Community Advice Listening Line (C.A.L.L): 81066

Free confidential text mental health support service in Wales

Papyrus Hopeline UK: 07860039967

Free 9am-midnight confidential text mental health support service for under 35’s.

Call

LGBT Switchboard: 0800 0119 100

Free mental health support, advice and guidance for LGBT identities

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58

Free information, support and advice for anyone who needs to talk

Samaritans: 116 123

Free 24/7 mental health support service for anyone who needs to talk

NHS: 111

Free Non-Emergency medical help and advice for anyone in the UK

NHS: 999

Free Emergency medical help and advice for anyone living in the UK

Websites

www.befrienders.org
Information and emotional support helplines

www.helplines.org

Membership body for helplines across the UK

www.hubofhope.co.uk

Mental Health service database of charities, communities, private and NHS mental health support services.

www.themix.org.uk

Mental health support and advice for under 25’s

www.spbristol.org/NSPHUK

National suicide prevention helpline UK support, advice, listening.

Welcome!

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:57:40 GMT

Hello and welcome to R U Counselling!

My name is Rosie Craven MBACP (She/Her) and this is my private counselling practice.

Shortened from Rainbow Umbrella Counselling, R U Counselling offers a discrete, inclusive, confidential and empowering service to individuals seeking support with their mental health.

This website consists of some information about myself, the practice, and regular blog updates to keep you up to date with the service's running. Please get in touch to discuss how R U Counselling might be able to support you.

R U Counselling is going to pride!

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:52:47 GMT

Saturday 3rd of September is Leicester Pride, and we're really proud to announce that RU Counselling's team will be there!

Please look out for myself, Jim or Reuben: we'll be the ones in R U Counselling hoodies handing out homemade raindrop keyrings and bracelets - drop by and say hi!

We'll be meeting everyone outside the Curve Theatre, to march with the Pride Parade at 12pm, and will arrive at Victoria Park with the Parade at 1pm.