Daisy Vision Counselling

21/01/2026

Do you have a favourite photo of the one you miss? It may help you to show someone and talk about the happy memory you have.

You can even do that at our grief support group on Tuesday, if you're local to Matlock.

If you're not local, but would like to be able to talk about your loved one, and possibly share about happier times to help with your grief, I provide online bereavement counselling sessions.

Send me an email at yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk to find out more.

I would be happy to arrange a free 20-minute session with you to talk about how counselling can help and what to expect from sessions with me.

Talking to someone who understands can really help.

Yvonne.

Hello,

Just a reminder that we meet on Tuesday 27th January, 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.

Tel: 07726 465229
Email: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk

07/01/2026

Loss in Teens and 20s - group therapy now available!

Are you struggling with the loss of a parent or someone very close and feel there’s no one your age to talk to, who understands?

Would you like some help from a counsellor but don't want to have 1:1 sessions? Group counselling is now available!

Now you can join with others who are a similar age to yourself for group therapy, online or in-person, in Matlock, Derbyshire.

Counselling in a group provides a safe, confidential environment for you to share with each other. I will guide you through talking about your feelings, your experiences and struggles and together we will work on strategies for coping with your grief.

(For 18 years - 20s) (From £40 per hour session, dependent on group size).

To register or find out more please contact me, Yvonne on 07726 465229 or email: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk.

www.daisyvision.co.uk

07/01/2026

Just a reminder that we'll be back on Tuesday!

We will be meeting for the first time in 2026, on Tuesday 13th.

We will meet at All Saints' Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.
We will start with a drink and biscuit and time for a chat, before having a circle time and there will be opportunity to share from your experience of grief.

Just recently it's been lovely that people are coming along with something they'd like to share with us - a piece of artwork, a poem, or something that they've written down and would like to be read out. So, this will be an opportunity to do so ☺️.

If you just want to listen though, that's okay too.

See you soon,

Yvonne.





P.S. If there is anyone who needs help with their loss before this, or is in a stuck place and needs some one-to-one, I'm now back at Daisy Vision Counselling after the holidays. If you would like to find out more I am offering a free 20-minute consultation.

www.daisyvision.co.uk

yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk
07726 465229.

22/12/2025

Are you struggling this Christmas and longing for it to all be over?

The festive season can be a bittersweet time when you’re grieving. While the world around us is filled with lights, laughter, and joy, your heart may feel heavy, missing someone who’s no longer here.

If you're celebrating with family and friends, it’s okay to smile and join in, but it’s also okay to step away and allow yourself to feel the weight of your loss.

It's very natural and understandable to have moments during this 'festive season' when you don't feel like joining in, and when your loss seems so intense.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with your grief this Christmastime, it may help to give yourself time to remember your loved one:

Why not find a quiet space—a bedroom, a walk outside, or even just a few moments alone in your car—and let the tears come if they need to. Giving yourself permission to cry isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a powerful release, a way to honour your love and your loss.

Be gentle with yourself this Christmas. Remember, it’s not about pretending the grief doesn’t exist but about creating room for it while also making space for small moments of comfort and connection.

You’re not alone in this, and it’s okay to feel all that you feel.

I hope you can still find some peace and hope during this season.

Yvonne.

(If you find this helpful and would like to talk about having sessions with me, I will be available from 5th January to talk, to arrange free 20-minute consultations and to come alongside you and allowing you to talk about your grief and find ways to cope.)

Tel: 07726 465229
email: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk

17/12/2025

Please note: there will not be another meeting until the New Year.

Our next meeting is: 13th January, 2026!

We will meet at All Saints' Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

We will start with a drink and biscuit and time for a chat, before having a circle time.

There will be opportunity to share from your experience of grief.
Just recently it's been lovely that people are coming along with something they'd like to share with us - a piece of artwork, a poem, or something that they've written down and would like to be read out.
So, this will be an opportunity to do so. ☺️

If you just want to listen though, that's okay too.

Thinking of you all,
Yvonne.





P.S. If there is anyone who needs help with their loss before this, Daisy Vision Counselling starts back on Monday 5th January. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so that you can find out more.

www.daisyvision.co.uk
yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk
07726 465229.

05/12/2025

Are you struggling with the loss of loved one and need someone to talk to?

I’m Yvonne, a grief counsellor, and I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to cope with the loss of some close whether family members or friends.

If you need someone to talk to, who can help you work through the pain of your grief and find a way to build your life again, I can help you.

My one-to-one sessions allow you to talk about your loss, your loved one and the struggles of even living everyday life, in a safe place. I will help you deal with the emotions attached to grief including the feelings of abandonment, anger and guilt.

I will listen with empathy and help you to find a way to overcome the loneliness and cope with adjusting to life as it now is.

I offer support online, or face-to-face in Matlock.

If you would like find our more, or to book a free introductory 20-minute consultation, please email me: Yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk or phone 07726 645229.

02/12/2025

Really looking forward to a special afternoon again, as we find comfort and hope as we share and listen to significant songs and pieces of music together.

"What a wonderful, emotional & very therapeutic time we had together ... It was very special sharing our music” (this comment was made by someone following one of our musical afternoons).

I think that the musical afternoons are some of the most popular meetings we have and are the most requested. You don't have to be musical - there's no pressure to join in - you can just sit and listen if you want. Although it can be emotional, and tears may be shed, we also find comfort and enjoyment in sharing songs and pieces of music that may have personal significance or even that just cheer us up.

It's up to you what you want to share - it can be linked with Christmas or not - you choose.

If you have any requests please let me know as soon as possible and we'll do our best to play and sing them.

See you soon,
Yvonne.
(Daisy Vision Counselling)

If you've not joined us yet, or not been along for a while it would be lovely to see you.
To find out more contact me on:

Phone: 07726 465229
Email: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk

28/11/2025

Out and about on our bike again - but this time in the dark at the Matlock Christmas Parade and Lights Switch-on😄.

25/11/2025

Meeting in a little while - hope to see you there 😀.

Hello,

Just a quick reminder that we're meeting this afternoon.

So, if you've not been for a while or haven't managed to get along yet, it would be lovely to see you.

We meet at All Saints' Church Hall on Smedley Street which is a great venue as it has it's own car park.

Now serving 'real' coffee too or a lovely cup of tea if you prefer, and of course a biscuit 😄. We'll be talking about coping strategies for the festive season, as it will soon be upon us.

Hope to see you later,

Yvonne.

20/11/2025

Hoping he'll get them untangled in time!😉 Looking forward to getting on our bike again, and spreading the word about the Daisy, Daisy, Grief Cafe and joining in the festive spirit as we ride int the Christmas parade in Matlock on Saturday.

They may be tangled now, but they'll be lighting up the Daisy Daisy Tandem this Saturday in the Parade, for the Matlock Town Council & Imperial Rooms 'Christmas Lights Switch On'!

Hope to see you there!

14/11/2025

Looking forward to joining in by riding our illuminated "Daisy, Daisy Tandem", in support of "Daisy, Daisy Grief Cafe" and to spread the word about our local grief support, particularly at this, often very difficult, time of year for those feeling the pain of loss.

We'll be riding our "Daisy, Daisy Tandem" in the Christmas parade and attending the switch-on of the lights in Hall Leys Park. It's a great way to get the word out about the "Daisy, Daisy Grief Cafe" and meeting folk locally, who may want to chat to us. Of course, we'll also be collecting donations towards the running of our grief support group too.

It would be lovely to see familiar faces in the crowd - if you can come along and cheer us on our way, we'd really appreciate it.

11/11/2025

At the Grief Cafe today, we began by focusing our attention on remembering those who have given their lives fighting for us on this Remembrance Day, and how the wars impacted everyday life with the pain of loss. We all agreed that today is a special day on which we were able to share our gratitude.

We then shared our experiences of how special dates impact our grieving, such as birthdays, and anniversaries. We concluded that although we have much sadness and miss our loved ones more than words can tell many of us agreed that we find it comforting to focus on the love we shared and appreciate the happier memories.

We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday and hire All Saints Church Hall on Smedley Street for our meetings.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 25th November and we will be talking about feeling our grief intensify at this time of year as we start to get nearer to Christmas and talk about ways of coping with our grief.

If you would like to find out more about this grief support group you can contact me, Yvonne on 07726 465229 or email yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk