Haywards Heath Grief Circle
A Safely Held Space to Share, Honour, and Witness Your Loss.
The Haywards Heath Grief Circle
A Safely Held Space for Loss
This is a therapeutic, non-clinical space to share, honour, and grieve any unsaid losses, past or present, that you may be carrying. We offer communal witnessing in a gentle, supportive structure.
How Does It Work?
The circle practice is simple: we facilitate witnessing, not rescuing. The focus is on deep, respectful listening in a confidential setting.
* Beginning: A short grounding exercise and simple group agreements to ensure safety.
* Round One: Each person is offered a few minutes to share. Listening is the main practice; no cross-talk, fixing, or analysis is allowed. Silence counts as sharing.
* Round Two: A second gentle round for anything left unsaid. Poems, images, or brief prompts may be offered. You are always free to pass.
* Closing: We finish with a grounding exercise, a simple ritual of thanks, and proven, practical after-care suggestions.
* Follow-Up: You will receive a short follow-up email with resources and optional check-in prompts.
Who Is This Group For?
Anyone struggling with loss or holding onto grief.
Loss is an inevitable and ongoing part of all our lives. This circle welcomes all forms of loss, including:
* Bereavement and relationship endings.
* Losses related to illness or changes in identity/location.
* The ache of lost pasts or futures, and what never happened.
You are especially welcome if:
* Your grief feels old, complicated, or hard to handle alone.
* You are carrying something heavy and are unsure what to do with it.
* You need a gently supportive structure to help honour your loss.
* You are supporting someone grieving and wish to learn how to help through witnessing.
You don’t need the right words—you just come as you are. You're welcome whether you've shared before or this is your first time acknowledging a loss aloud.
Group Facilitators
The circle is facilitated by Gavin and Nathan, both experienced psychotherapists. We share a broad professional background, much of which is dedicated to helping people connect to, honour, and grieve their losses.
Our Intention: To offer a safe and steady human space to share, where feelings are welcomed and nothing needs to be performed.
Group Agreements & Ethics
We operate under clear agreements to maintain a high ethical standard and a safe space:
* Confidentiality: Stories stay in the circle; learning can travel.
* Responsibility: We speak from the ‘I’—there is no fixing, advising, or diagnosing.
* Equality: We take space and make space, sharing time fairly.
* Care: We move, breathe, or pause as needed.
Practical Information, Booking & Fee
When is it?
Monthly on a Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. (See booking link for specific dates).
Where is it?
10 Cavendish House, Haywards Heath, RH16 4SL.
How do I book?
Places are strictly limited to 12 per session. To book your space, please click here and sign up to a session.
How much does it cost?
The cost is at your discretion; the minimum fee is £10. You can choose what feels appropriate to you and pay using the button below before or after the session.
What should I bring?
Nothing is required, but a notebook or something relevant to the loss (a photo, memento, or image) often helps attendees.
FAQs
* Is this therapy? It’s therapeutic, but not therapy. The circle offers communal witnessing, not clinical treatment. If you need 1:1 support, we offer referrals.
* Can I come if I'm not ready to speak? Yes. Listening is participation. You are welcome to pass in any round.
* What if I get emotional or cry? Tears are a natural way to grieve and are very much welcome. You will not be rushed.
Questions?
Feel free to contact myself (Gavin) or Nathan at nathan@theunsaidspace.com.