Welcome to Acorns

We support the recovery of children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse, in North Tyneside

Children & young people

At Acorns we will work with you to find the best way to help you and make sense of what is happening in your life and to share your worries and muddles.

Parents and carers

Acorns can offer support to parents and carers of children who attend Acorns. 

Professionals

We offer training and support for professionals working with  children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Meet our team

Rachael - Advice and Support Worker at Acorns

Rachael

First Response Worker

Kris

Children and Young Peoples Worker

Sharon - Senior counselling practitioner at Acorns

Sharon

Senior counselling practitioner

Vicky - Children and young people's worker

Vicky

Children and young people's worker

 

Pippa - Play therapist at Acorns

Pippa

Play therapist

 

Helen - Play Therapist at Acorns

Helen

Play Therapist

Helen - Office Manager at Acorns

Abby

Manager

 

Judith

Administrator

Maureen - Administrator at Acorns

Maureen

Administrator

Stacey

Family Support Worker

Julia

Counsellor

Louise

Counsellor

Heart Painting - artwork by young people at Acorns domestic abuse support services in North Shields

Our spaces

At Acorns you will always be greeted with a warm welcome, whether you are here to play, talk or have a cup of tea in the waiting room.

Read more about the services we offer