Articles Written By: The Bluetree Clinic

What does it mean to be triggered?

  • Posted on: 11th September 2020
  • Under: blog
Alexis Baker, Blue Tree Clinic’s intern and aspiring clinical psychologist writes about what it means to be ‘triggered’ and what can help. Nowadays, the term ‘triggered’ is frequently thrown around on social media as a way to describe people who…continue reading →
Hannah Cartwright Nutrition

Body Image and Diet Culture

  • Posted on: 21st August 2020
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Hannah Cartwright (seen here), London's leading Nutritionist, talks about diet culture & body image. Diet culture is a culture that sets a focus on an idealised size which results in many of us trying to fix ourselves, whether that is…continue reading →

5 behaviours that are worsening your anxiety

  • Posted on: 8th August 2020
  • Under: blog
Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist Alexis Baker talks discusses unhelpful behaviours in those with anxiety disorders….. Many people experience anxiety disorders of varying degrees and types, such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or something more specific such as social…continue reading →

Simple breathing techniques for anxiety and stress

  • Posted on: 6th August 2020
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Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist Alexis Baker suggests some breathing techniques to help maintain a sense of calm…… Everyone has experienced stress or anxiety at some point in their lives, feelings such as increased heart rate, restlessness, sweating, and…continue reading →

Supporting someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Posted on: 23rd July 2020
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Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist (seen here above) Alexis Baker writes about the difficulties in helping someone with borderline personality disorder…. People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) typically experience difficulties in maintaining stable relationships, in addition to struggling with…continue reading →

Self Harm On the Rise?

  • Posted on: 10th February 2020
  • Under: blog
Maddy Lykourgos, trainee psychologist, writes about rising issues with deliberate self-harm In recent news you might have seen the headlines about an increase in deliberate self-harm in our society. The reported increase appears to be specifically around the adolescent and…continue reading →