Business Details
31 Years
experience
Free Confidential Counselling for Pregnancy Loss & Unintended Pregnancy
Acorn Pregnancy Counselling Centre has been providing compassionate support to individuals and couples in Worthing since 1995. Our trained and supervised counseling teams offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental services for those navigating unintended pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. With enhanced DBS checks ensuring client safety, we prioritise emotional well-being through face-to-face, telephone, or Zoom sessions.Our collaboration with local schools extends our mission to educate young people on relationships and pregnancy-related issues. As an organisational member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards. Registered as a charity since 2002, we operate independently of NHS funding, relying on donations and grants to sustain our vital community work.
Services
Unintended Pregnancy Counselling
Miscarriage Support
Stillbirth Bereavement
Post-Abortion Counselling
Men's Counselling
School Education Sessions
Emotional Support
Signposting Services
Confidential Counselling
Non-Judgmental Support
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have provided specialized counseling since 1995 with trained, supervised professionals.
- Our enhanced DBS-checked team ensures client safety and professional standards.
- We offer flexible session formats including face-to-face, phone, and Zoom counseling.
- Our school outreach program educates 14-15 year olds on relationship and pregnancy issues.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality with no medical affiliations.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
What people say
Changed my life
Compassionate support
Safe space
Non-judgmental
Professional team
Services
Unintended Pregnancy Counselling
Our specialized counseling helps individuals explore options following unexpected pregnancies. Sessions provide non-directive support to process emotions and make informed decisions without pressure. Clients receive impartial guidance while considering all available choices.
Miscarriage Bereavement
Tailored counseling addresses the complex emotions following pregnancy loss. We help clients process grief, guilt, and isolation through structured one-to-one sessions. Our approach validates experiences and facilitates emotional healing in a supportive environment.
Post-Abortion Counselling
We provide safe space for individuals processing post-abortion emotions. Sessions address feelings of guilt, loss, or relationship stress through experienced therapeutic guidance. Our non-judgmental approach supports long-term emotional recovery and personal growth.
Men's Counselling
Specialized sessions address men's experiences with pregnancy loss and unintended pregnancies. We help process complex emotions and relationship dynamics through gender-specific counseling that acknowledges unique male grief patterns.
School Education Programmes
Interactive workshops for Year 10 students explore relationships and pregnancy decisions. Using multimedia tools, we foster informed decision-making while respecting diverse perspectives on reproductive health issues.
People
Dr Tim Fooks
Patron
BACP-registered medical professional with 25+ years' experience in general practice. High Sheriff of West Sussex 2025-2026, championing community mental health initiatives and reproductive healthcare access.
Questions
What services does Acorn offer?
We provide free counseling for unintended pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, and post-abortion support, plus school education programs for 14-15 year olds.
Are counseling sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality with no information shared without client consent.
Do you support men as well as women?
Yes, we offer specialized counseling for men experiencing pregnancy loss or unintended pregnancy.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Worthing, with outreach covering Littlehampton to Shoreham and north to the A27 corridor.
