The Grief Clinic/Grief Circles
Grief Circles
A place to be with your grief, and with others who are carrying theirs.
Next circle
- When
- November 2026 · date to be announced
- Where
- West London · venue to be confirmed
- Length
- 90 minutes
- Group
- Up to 12 people
- Cost
- £30, or £15 reduced. Choose what you can afford; no questions asked.
What a circle is
Nothing to fix. Somewhere to be.
Grief can be lonely. Friends move on, colleagues stop asking, and many losses are never recognised at all. A Grief Circle is a monthly gathering where your loss is acknowledged and you are in the company of people who understand.
Circles are not therapy and not a course. Nobody will try to fix you, track your progress or tell you how to grieve. You can speak, or simply listen. What matters is being present and being together.
Each circle is hosted by Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, Chartered Counselling Psychologist and author of The Loss Prescription, who keeps the space safe and steady so everyone can settle into it.
Every loss belongs here: a death, recent or long ago, and the losses others may not see, such as a relationship, your health, an identity or a future you imagined.
What happens
The same gentle shape, every time
Knowing what to expect makes it easier to come, and easier to stay.
Anchor
Arriving · 15 minutes
A welcome, a moment to settle, and a short opening round: your name and, if you wish, who or what you are carrying today.
Heart
Sharing and being heard · 55 minutes
A theme is offered as a gentle starting point. People speak when they are ready, or listen. Silence is welcome.
Home
Closing · 20 minutes
An optional moment to say aloud the names of those we carry, and one word to take home with you.
Our agreements
How we are together
Read aloud at the start of every circle.
- What is shared here stays here.
- We speak from our own experience.
- We listen without fixing, advising or rescuing.
- Every loss belongs here. We don't compare or rank losses.
- Silence is welcome. You can always pass.
- You can step out and come back whenever you need to.
- This is a support circle, not therapy.
Coming up
Monthly themes
Each theme is a doorway, not an agenda. You are always welcome to bring whatever you are carrying.
- November
- Remembering: the names we carry
- December
- The empty chair: festive seasons and absence
- January
- Beginnings without them
Questions
Before you come
Do I have to speak?
No. Many people listen for a while before they share. Being there is enough.
Can I come just once?
Yes. Come once, or come every month. Many people find it helps to return, as the group becomes familiar.
My loss was a long time ago. Is it still for me?
Yes. Grief has no timetable, and you are welcome whenever your loss happened.
Is there an online circle?
Online circles are planned from January 2027. Register your interest and we will let you know.
What if I need more support?
Circles are not a substitute for individual help. If you would like one-to-one support, specialist therapy is available through The Grief Clinic.
Join us
You don't have to carry it alone
November 2026 · date to be announced · West London · venue to be confirmed
£30 · £15 reduced · up to 12 people
Questions? enquiries@the-grief-clinic.com
Grief Circles offer support, not crisis care. If you are in immediate distress, please contact your GP or NHS 111, or call Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night.