About Me
Vicky Grove
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Post Graduate Diploma in CBT with Groupwork
MA (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Distinction) Midwifery
Member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
(Working towards accreditation)
Member of COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
As your counsellor I offer my commitment to you and your well-being, providing a warm, safe and non-judgemental space. Here you will feel truly accepted for all that you are, which in turn, will enable you to accept all aspects of yourself too.
If you think I might be the right counsellor for you, I would encourage you to get in touch.
Why the willow?
I have a beautiful willow tree in my garden at home but the inspiration for the name is much more than that.
The fact that the willow tree can bend in various outrageous poses without snapping makes it a great example of adaptability to a situation. It is a very powerful symbol of survival because it has the ability to survive in even the most challenging of situations such as heavy storms with the strongest winds.
The branches will never easily break no matter how bent by the strong winds they are. In the event that they do break, they grow again and this gives the tree this crooked, scarred look which actually contributes to its overall magnificence. It is a tree that symbolizes that even through great loss, there is always an opportunity for something new to emerge, something even better.
The willow tree finds its strength, stability and structure from its trunk, the foundation that stands firm against the storms. As the wind blows, as storms rage on in the world, the willow tree will bend and will remain strong. Rarely, can the fierce storm cause it to break. The branches by extension are flexible and strong, surrendering to the wind without being destroyed. The leaves represent the balance, harmony and growth we experience through these storms of life and love.
The willow tree gives us hope, a sense of belonging. It espouses safety and the ability to let go of pain and suffering we have experienced to grow renewed, stronger, and bolder. The image of the willow tree is a path to stability, hope and healing.