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At the Acorn centre we receive requests on a regular basis for counselling following a termination. Each of our clients whatever their counselling needs are treated as unique individuals
The things spoken about can include many areas, sometimes just the whole experience needs to be listened to, and with others there can be bereavement issues and more.
There can be many different aspects to each person’s story and experience; there can be some things in common. Very often you were asked to make a decision when it felt as if your whole world has been tipped upside down.
You may have asked yourself:
 
Choosing to have an abortion is never an easy choice. It may have been very difficult for you to know what for you, the right decision was to be.
Everyone you spoke to about your pregnancy may have had a different view about what you should do. There could have been lots of pressure put on you to act in a particular way.
The pressure of circumstances could have been overwhelming. Afterwards there is often
a sense of relief.
But for some, straight away or within months or even years later, feelings can emerge, that can be difficult to understand.
Because abortion can be a secretive decision not many women or men feel they can talk about it.
The emotions you might experience may surprise you.
Choosing to have an abortion is never an easy choice; previous clients have mentioned some of the emotions described next:
- Feeling depressed
- Having dreams about the abortion
- Flashbacks about events leading up to the abortion (things people said to you)
- Feelings of guilt and remorse (did I make the right decision and if I did why am I feeling like this)
- A sense of emptiness and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Anger / panic
- Feelings of helplessness
- Low self worth
- Emotional numbness
You may feel a mixture of the emotions mentioned or just one. You may not be sure whether to talk about this. It can be really difficult to take that first step and seek someone to hear your story.
You may not be sure where to find help or where to go. You could be thinking will I be understood?
At the Acorn Centre we can provide fully trained and qualified counsellors to listen to your experience, they will create a safe space where you can talk about your journey and the impact on you.
In the past we have offered our services free of charge, however we have had to now alter this although we have tried to make our services still accessible, the donation scheme works in the following ways:
If you are employed we ask that you give the hourly rate you earn, so if you earn £6.50 an hour this would be your donation, if you are un-employed we ask you donate between £3.00 -£5.00 per session. However please do not let this stop you from contacting us as we are able to sometimes access funding which allows us to offer within defined remits free counselling.
You may come once or more – this can be agreed on your first visit.
You do not have to be referred; you can call in on one of our drop in sessions, or telephone for an appointment.
You can phone for more information if you would like. Our phone number is…..
Previous clients have said,
“If it wasn’t for the counselling, I don’t think I would be writing this evaluation now. I felt at last that somebody understood the pain I was going through and I was helped so much.”
“Thank you for helping me get through a difficult time.”
“I want to express my thanks; the counselling I have received has given me so much freedom.”
“The service given me has exceeded my expectations. The counselling has brought me to a point in my life I had never thought I’d be at.”
At the Acorn Centre we can provide space where you can talk about your experience.
The counselling we provide is confidential. All counselling is offered free of charge but you make a donation if you would like. In order for us to keep offering our service without directly introducing fees we are introducing a new system please look at our donation pages for a full explanation.
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