Daisy, Daisy, Grief Cafe

06/03/2026

So excited to be Celebrating our 2nd birthday!

I can't believe that it was now two years ago, that I followed a dream to run a grief support group and took a step of courage on Tuesday 12th March 2024, as we met for the first time.

Now, two years on we've been able to provide a safe place for many people who are experiencing loss to be able to meet up for a cuppa, a biscuit and a chat and to find mutual support and make new friends.

The circle time has proved to be really therapeutic as we share our experiences of grief, with others who understand, and together find a way to work through the pain, finding hope and purpose again.

Next Tuesday we're marking this occasion - so whether you've been a regular member, been once or twice or not yet come along, you're invited to join us for a piece of cake and a cuppa.

See you soon,
Yvonne

(Accredited counsellor and Qualified Grief Coach)
Daisy Vision Counselling
www.daisyvision.co.uk

07726 465229
yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk

20/02/2026

Just a few thoughts on how writing can be helpful when grieving 😄.

20/02/2026

Hello,

Just a reminder that we meet this coming Tuesday 24th February, at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

We'll be discussing how writing can be therapeutic and help with grieving, whether through poetry, song lyrics, journaling or even writing out what you'd love to share at these meetings to be read out if you don't manage to speak.

We have a very understanding and supportive group and our last meeting was really well attended.

Hope to see you soon,
Yvonne.

07726 465229
email: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk

17/02/2026

Are you wondering if talking to someone, one-to-one, will help with the intensity of your pain? You can now try a 'free' 20-minute session online with Yvonne to see if it helps you before making any commitment.

Are you feeling the loss of your husband, wife or partner more than ever with all the mention of Valentine's Day.

If you're on your own, it can leave you feeling very lonely and lost, struggling through each day without your loved one.

Even though you may have been told that it helps to talk, it can be hard to find someone who you can talk to without upsetting them or that has the time to sit and listen. Sometimes it feels like there is no-one! Often by the time we're ready to talk, everyone thinks we're okay and that we've manage to move on.

That's were counselling can be so helpful - you get to talk openly, and honestly, without fear of judgement and will be listened to.

My sessions are online and face-to-face. I know what it's like to feel the pain of grief and can help you cope with everyday life, as you heal, and in time find purpose and hope again.

I now offer a 'free' 20-minute session online so that you can meet me and see what its like.

You don't have to cope alone.

If you would like to find out more:
you can ring me, Yvonne, on 07726 465229 or email yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk.

www.daisyvision.co.uk

06/02/2026

Here's the poem that one of our members has shared with me and would like me to read out and use to begin our session this coming Tuesday (10th February) as we consider grieving for friends, and how losing them has affected us.

06/02/2026

We will be meeting again on Tuesday 10th February.

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 the group and this week we will be looking at a poem about grieving for friends and sharing about the friends we've lost and how it's affected us - feel free to bring photos of your friends, maybe something you've written about a friend ...

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

This group provides a place to make friends, talk with others who understand what it's like to be grieving and find out more about grief, but it isn't the same as counselling. If you feel stuck and unable to move on from your grief you may need to consider one-to-one counselling, which is confidential and allows you to work through your grief at your own pace.

If you'd like to find out more about this support group or personal counselling you can ring me on 07726 465229 or email me: yvonne@daisyvision.co.uk.

See you soon,
Yvonne.
www.daisyvision.co.uk

21/01/2026

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

09/01/2026

Just a reminder that we meet on Tuesday 13th January for the first time this year!

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.

07/01/2026

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

I just wanted to remind you that there is NOT a Grief Cafe meeting tomorrow!

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.

16/12/2025

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.

16/12/2025

We had a lovely musical afternoon, for our last meeting of the Daisy, Daisy Grief Cafe, for this year, at All Saints' Church Hall, in Matlock.
If you have never been to one of these afternoons the feedback given after Tuesday may inspire you to give it a try. It was such a beautiful afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in any way at all - we really appreciated every contribution to the afternoon.

Our next meeting at All Saints' Church Hall will be on 13th January, due to the holiday season.

Thinking of you all and looking forward to many more meetings together next year.

Yvonne.