Daisy, Daisy, Grief Cafe

04/11/2026

I thought I'd just share the news of my group grief counselling sessions taking place on the lead-up to Christmas.

I'm glad that for many this grief support group provides the welcome support to cope with loss, but I do get quite a few enquiries about counselling, including counselling in smaller groups.

You may wish to share this with others who are struggling with loss as Christmas approaches.

Hello,

I’m very conscious that for many, the thought of Christmas and the holidays approaching fills them with dread, and an ever-increasing sense of loneliness.

This year, I’m offering the opportunity for you to join me for some group counselling sessions:

We'll be meeting for a block of 4 weekly sessions as we get nearer to Christmas, and these sessions will be available in person, in Matlock, and also online for those who prefer to join us from the comfort of their home.

I have almost 6 years’ experience running my own practice, “Daisy Vision Counselling” in which I have worked with clients who are grieving alongside providing support for many other of life’s challenges.

In addition to my paid counselling work, as Daisy Vision Counselling, for two and half years I’ve been providing support for loss, at the “Daisy, Daisy Grief Café", which is still running and is funded by Daisy Vision Counselling and donations. This is tremendously successful and lots of people have benefitted from the support we’ve been able to provide.

However, I’m very aware that time is limited for sharing personal experiences at the grief cafe, and that for some people a more intimate group setting may be beneficial. These groups will be limited to 5 people at the most.

So, for anyone that has wondered about grief counselling but hasn’t dared to try 1-to-1 sessions, this may be a more appealing way to have counselling. It’s also more cost-effective than individual sessions, from just £40 per session.

Please secure places by Friday 20th November.

If you want to know more I'm happy to speak or email you details.

Yvonne.

Accredited counsellor and Grief Coach,
Senior Member ACCPH

Daisy Vision Counselling.
www.daisyvision.co.uk

Tel: 07726 465229, or email: [email protected].

28/10/2026

Following our group gathering yesterday I thought I'd just post a quotation about tears that was shared with me by someone that found our discussion helpful.

Our circle time subject about tears and crying, in our grief, and at other times too, meant that we had an unusual opportunity to talk openly about a very natural emotion, often experienced in response to our loss, but hidden so often.

Some of us have experienced crying as an intense expression of our pain of loss, hopelessness, regrets, and sadness in no longer being able to share our lives with our loved one, whilst others have not really found tears to be part of their grief but as a response to love or joy.

Thank you to everyone that participated and shared from your personal experience - some very varied responses, but all of great value. Our grief is unique.

See you on Tuesday 10th November.
Yvonne

(Accredited counsellor and Grief Coach)
www.daisyvision.co.uk

27/10/2026

Hello,

Just a reminder that we meet today - our focus is to talk about our experiences of tears as part of grief.

Here's a quote I recently that found and would like to share with you.

See you soon,
Yvonne.

23/10/2026

Hello,

Next Tuesday is the 4th Tuesday in the month, Tuesday 27th October, and so we'll meet again.

Our meeting is held at All Saints' Church Hall on Smedley Street, at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

We start with a drink, a biscuit and a chance to chat with others, followed by a circle time and an opportunity to listen to others sharing about their experience of grief, or to join in if you wish.

Our focus this time: Crying as part of healing

Some people cry a lot, some not at all. Sometimes crying is seen as weakness and to be avoided, but others find it helps with healing after loss. Do you find release when you cry or do you try to cope without allowing yourself to cry?

Everybody experiences grief uniquely but hearing how others grieve can help us to know we're not alone and can help our healing.

See you soon,
Yvonne.

ww.daisyvision.co.uk
Accredited counsellor and Grief Coach.

13/10/2026

Hello,

Just a reminder that we meet this afternoon, Tuesday, 13th October, at 1:30pm - 3:00 pm at All Saints' Church Hall next to the Church on Smedley Street.

Today, we're bringing along a photo of our loved ones to share with everyone - this can be very therapeutic for dealing with grief and also produces a greater sense of mutual support within the group.

As one of our attendees commented - 'I wish I could introduce you to him', so we all agreed this is as close as we could get to meeting each other's loved ones.

See you soon,
Yvonne.

05/10/2026

Hello,

Just a reminder that we meet on Tuesday 13th October at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at All Saints' Church Hall, Smedley Street in Matlock.

You're invited to bring along a photo or photos of the loved one that you miss. I realise that sometimes, especially in the early days after a loss it can be particularly painful to look at photos, but I would encourage you to give it a try.

Studies show that looking at photos and showing others can help to self-regulate emotions, strengthen "continuing bonds" and even promote post-traumatic growth (Grief, photography and meaning making: A psychological constructivist approach, by Belén Jiménez-Alonso and Ignacio Brescó de Luna, 2021).

You may even surprise yourself when you find how it helps you with talking about your loved one as you share your so often 'silent' grief. It can also help us to share with the grief of others and to be able to encourage and comfort others, despite our own pain.

Hope to see you soon,

Yvonne.
Counsellor and Grief Coach
Tel: 07726 465229
Email: [email protected]

18/09/2026

Hello,

We will meet again this coming Tuesday, 22nd September.

Our venue is All Saints' Church Hall on Smedley Street, Matlock. It’s helpful that there is a car park in front on the hall.

We meet informally as we chat over a drink and a biscuit and then we have a circle time with a specific focus.

Our focus for the week:

I'm going to read a short excerpt from "A Grief Observed" by C S Lewis, to provide the subject for our focus this time.

We will be considering:

Can you talk to your children about your husband or wife now they’re no longer here?

Do you feel that people avoid you, that you are merely an embarrassment or are you even a harsh reminder that death and the associated grief comes to us all, as described by C S Lewis?

If you write notes, or journal, as it is referred to within counselling and psychotherapy, does it aggravate your grief and your constant thinking about your grief or does it help you 'get a little outside it' like C S Lewis found.

How would your loved one view it if you wrote down your thoughts when grieving?

There's no pressure to join in, and speak, but it can still be helpful to listen to the experience of others. It can encourage you and in turn give you hope for your future.

See you soon,

Yvonne.

04/09/2026

Hello,

'Just a reminder that we meet next Tuesday 8th September at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

Our venue is All Saints' Church Hall on Smedley Street, Matlock. It’s helpful that there is a car park in front on the hall.

We meet informally as we chat over a drink and a biscuit and then we have a circle time with a specific focus. Although this provides an opportunity to talk about personal experiences of grief there is no pressure to do so - it's okay just to listen if you prefer.

Our focus for the week:

Do you have anything that brings you comfort when you think of your loved one?

This may be a hat, scarf, a piece of jewellery, or may be something they made that you cherish. It may be a favourite song or poem that helps you to still feel their love.

You may want to bring along something to show us, read a poem, sing a song…. Or you may just want to talk about how you find comfort in this way, as you grieve.

If you don’t find comfort in this way yet, that’s okay too.

Sometimes it can be helpful to listen to the experience of others that may feel differently to you or who have begun to find they are managing to find hope in their grief. This can encourage you and in turn give you hope for your future.

See you soon,
Yvonne.

24/08/2026

Hello everyone,

Just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 25th August at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Our venue is All Saints' Church Hall on Smedley Street, Matlock.

We will meet informally as we chat over a drink and a biscuit and then we have a circle time with a specific focus. Although this provides an opportunity to talk about personal experiences of grief there is no pressure to do so - it's okay just to listen if you prefer.

Our focus for tomorrow is:

How long after your loss did you need someone to talk to and seek some sort of grief support?

Our group provides a safe place to share personal experience of grief.
We recognise that each person’s experience of loss and the grieving process as unique.

There are no rules when it come to the process of working through your grief, and so there is no right or wrong time to seek help and support, either in the form of bereavement counselling or in grief support groups.

So, feel free to come along and share, if you would like. You'll receive a warm welcome.

Yvonne.
Daisy Vision Counselling
(Counsellor and Grief Coach, Senior Member of ACCPH)

www.daisyvision.co.uk

29/07/2026

Just a reminder that we will NOT be meeting on the second Tuesday in August, so our next meeting will be TUESDAY 25th AUGUST - the 4th Tuesday in the month of August.

We will meet at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at All Saints' Church Hall.

We start with a drink and a biscuit and the chance to chat with and get to know others in the group.

We than have a circle time, and a focus for the meeting. There is no pressure to join in, you can just listen if you would prefer, but we do have some lovely circle times. Our group is very welcoming, and everyone is very understanding and supportive - it's a privilege to be there for such amazing men and women.

There is no charge but donations are appreciated.

Everyone who is dealing with grief and loss, not matter how recent or how long ago, is welcome.

Best wishes,
Yvonne.

www.daisyvision.co.uk