CBT in London: what it costs and how long it takes
Cognitive behavioural therapy in London. What it treats, how many sessions you are likely to need, what it costs and how quickly you can be seen.
What private therapy costs in London
What private therapy actually costs in London, how many sessions you are likely to need, and what changes the price. Clear, with no jargon.
Online Psychiatry vs In-Person Psychiatry UK
Online Psychiatry vs In-Person: Does a Video Consultation Work as Well? Reviewed by Dr Mark Silvert, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director, The Blue Tree Clinic Last updated: June 2026. For most adults, online psychiatry via secure video consultation works just as well as seeing a psychiatrist in person. Research and clinical experience show that video […]
5 reassuring things to remember about your depression
This week, Blue Tree Clinic’s intern and aspiring clinical psychologist Alexis Baker writes about important things to remember when struggling with depression. Today, depression continues to be one of the most wide-spread mental health conditions. A recent NHS health survey showed that 24% of women and 13% of men in England are diagnosed with depression […]
Body Image and Diet Culture
Hannah Cartwright 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 through meal plans, calorie counting, cosmetic surgery (the list goes on) to do so. There have been so many […]
Simple breathing techniques for anxiety and stress
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 perhaps even problems with sleeping or nausea. During these times of high emotion, our mind […]
Coping with the mental health effects of lockdown
Coping with Lockdown Maddy Lykourgos writes with tips of coping with the adjustments we have all had to make as a result of the current lockdown. For most of us lockdown was an unimaginable concept, and yet globally we have been united by the need to stay home to stay safe. Understandably, the virus threatens […]
Self Harm On the Rise?
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 young adult populations and includes a range of behaviours that are considered harmful and self-actioned. […]
The psychological impact of being robbed
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos discusses the impact of crimes such as burglary… Breaking news stories exhibiting criminal activity continue to percolate all media making us feel unsettled at the possibility that we could be next. The thought that someone intends to do us harm as an individual can leave us feeling confused and powerless, [...]
